Two models wearing the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern. One model features the top cropped at the high hip, with elbow-length sleeves with elastic cuffs, while the other model wears a white Samara top with bracelet length sleeves and hip-length hem, highlighting the versatility of this easy top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a green and blue graphic print top, cropped at the high hip, with elbow-length sleeves with elastic cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a green and blue graphic print top, cropped at the high hip, with elbow-length sleeves with elastic cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Side view of our model wearing a green and blue graphic print top, cropped at the high hip, with elbow-length sleeves with elastic cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model sitting down wearing a green and blue graphic print top, cropped at the high hip, with elbow-length sleeves with elastic cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a green and blue graphic print top, cropped at the high hip, with elbow-length sleeves with elastic cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a white Samara top with bracelet length sleeves and hip-length hem. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a white Samara top with bracelet length sleeves and hip-length hem. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a white Samara top with bracelet length sleeves and hip-length hem. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Back view of our model wearing a white Samara top with bracelet length sleeves and hip-length hem. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Full length view of our model wearing a white Samara top with bracelet length sleeves and hip-length hem. Worn with blue jeans. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a green Samara top, cropped at the high hip, with short sleeves. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Full length image of our model wearing a green Samara top, cropped at the high hip, with short sleeves. Worn with white jeans. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Back view of our model wearing a green Samara top, cropped at the high hip, with short sleeves. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a green Samara top, cropped at the high hip, with short sleeves. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Highlighting the short sleeve, our model holds her arm out, wearing a green Samara top, cropped at the high hip, with short sleeves. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a pink and red gingham Samara top, tucked into dark blue jeans, with full-length sleeves and elasticated cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a pink and red gingham Samara top, tucked into dark blue jeans, with full-length sleeves and elasticated cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a pink and red gingham Samara top, tucked into dark blue jeans, with full-length sleeves and elasticated cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a pink and red gingham Samara top, tucked into dark blue jeans, with full-length sleeves and elasticated cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Technical drawings of the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Front cover of the Tilly and the Buttons Samara sewing pattern featuring two models.
Tilly and the Buttons Samara sewing pattern back cover displaying available sizes, supplies, fabric suggestions, and technical drawings.
Tilly and the Buttons size chart
Two models wearing the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern. One model features the top cropped at the high hip, with elbow-length sleeves with elastic cuffs, while the other model wears a white Samara top with bracelet length sleeves and hip-length hem, highlighting the versatility of this easy top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a green and blue graphic print top, cropped at the high hip, with elbow-length sleeves with elastic cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a green and blue graphic print top, cropped at the high hip, with elbow-length sleeves with elastic cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Side view of our model wearing a green and blue graphic print top, cropped at the high hip, with elbow-length sleeves with elastic cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model sitting down wearing a green and blue graphic print top, cropped at the high hip, with elbow-length sleeves with elastic cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a green and blue graphic print top, cropped at the high hip, with elbow-length sleeves with elastic cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a white Samara top with bracelet length sleeves and hip-length hem. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a white Samara top with bracelet length sleeves and hip-length hem. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a white Samara top with bracelet length sleeves and hip-length hem. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Back view of our model wearing a white Samara top with bracelet length sleeves and hip-length hem. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Full length view of our model wearing a white Samara top with bracelet length sleeves and hip-length hem. Worn with blue jeans. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a green Samara top, cropped at the high hip, with short sleeves. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Full length image of our model wearing a green Samara top, cropped at the high hip, with short sleeves. Worn with white jeans. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Back view of our model wearing a green Samara top, cropped at the high hip, with short sleeves. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a green Samara top, cropped at the high hip, with short sleeves. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Highlighting the short sleeve, our model holds her arm out, wearing a green Samara top, cropped at the high hip, with short sleeves. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a pink and red gingham Samara top, tucked into dark blue jeans, with full-length sleeves and elasticated cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a pink and red gingham Samara top, tucked into dark blue jeans, with full-length sleeves and elasticated cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a pink and red gingham Samara top, tucked into dark blue jeans, with full-length sleeves and elasticated cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Model wearing a pink and red gingham Samara top, tucked into dark blue jeans, with full-length sleeves and elasticated cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Technical drawings of the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.
Front cover of the Tilly and the Buttons Samara sewing pattern featuring two models.
Tilly and the Buttons Samara sewing pattern back cover displaying available sizes, supplies, fabric suggestions, and technical drawings.
Tilly and the Buttons size chart

Samara Top

Printed or PDF Sewing Pattern
£18.50
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PATTERN FORMAT

YOU CAN MAKE THIS!

An ideal sewing project for beginners, Samara is an easy-breezy top that’s quick and simple to make. It has a modern, relaxed fit, with V neckline, drop shoulders, four sleeve styles, and two hemlines to choose from. Our easy-to-follow photo instructions will guide you through each step of the way.

Fancy sewing along with Tilly? Take our online workshop!

  • Simple construction with no fiddly bits
  • Easy-fitting bodice with drop shoulders
  • V neckline, finished with a facing
  • Choice of hip-length hem or cropped at the high hip
  • Choice of four sleeves - short or bracelet-length straight sleeves, or elbow-length or full-length with elasticated cuffs

SKILL LEVEL - For Beginners

PATTERN SUPPORT - Need extra help sewing Samara? Take Tilly's online workshop! 

MODEL GARMENT SIZES - Sinead (green short sleeve top and green & blue graphic print top) is wearing a size 9 (UK 22). Jess (white top and pink & red gingham top) is wearing a size 5 (UK 14).

                   

                  We label our sewing pattern sizes with generic numbers from 1 to 15. Please measure your bust, waist, and hips to determine which size(s) fit you best. The pattern instructions include a link to an article on fitting tips to help you tailor the pattern to your unique shape, including how to combine multiple sizes.

                  Size range: UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

                  BODY MEASUREMENTS
                  SIZE BUST WAIST HIP
                  1
                  UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34 / AUS 6                  		 76cm
                  (30in)                  		 61cm
                  (24in)                  		 84cm
                  (33in)
                  2
                  UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36 / AUS 8                  		 81cm
                  (32in)                  		 66cm
                  (26in)                  		 89cm
                  (35in)
                  3
                  UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38 / AUS 10                  		 86.5cm
                  (34in)                  		 71cm
                  (28in)                  		 94cm
                  (37in)
                  4
                  UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40 / AUS 12                  		 91.5cm
                  (36in)                  		 76cm
                  (30in)                  		 99cm
                  (39in)
                  5
                  UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42 / AUS 14                  		 96.5cm
                  (38in)                  		 81cm
                  (32in)                  		 104cm
                  (41in)
                  6
                  UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44 / AUS 16                  		 101.5cm
                  (40in)                  		 86.5cm
                  (34in)                  		 109cm
                  (43in)
                  7
                  UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46 / AUS 18                  		 112cm
                  (44in)                  		 94cm
                  (37in)                  		 114cm
                  (45in)
                  8
                  UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48 / AUS 20                  		 117cm
                  (46in)                  		 99cm
                  (39in)                  		 119.5cm
                  (47in)
                  9
                  UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50 / AUS 22                  		 122cm
                  (48in)                  		 104cm
                  (41in)                  		 124.5cm
                  (49in)
                  10
                  UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52 / AUS 24                  		 127cm
                  (50in)                  		 109cm
                  (43in)                  		 129.5cm
                  (51in)
                  11
                  UK 26 / US 22 / EUR 54 / AUS 26                  		 132cm
                  (52in)                  		 114cm
                  (45in)                  		 134.5cm
                  (53in)
                  12
                  UK 28 / US 24 / EUR 56 / AUS 28                  		 137cm
                  (54in)                  		 119.5cm
                  (47in)                  		 139.5cm
                  (55in)
                  13
                  UK 30 / US 26 / EUR 58 / AUS 30                  		 142cm
                  (56in)                  		 124.5cm
                  (49in)                  		 144.5cm
                  (57in)
                  14
                  UK 32 / US 28 / EUR 60 / AUS 32                  		 147cm
                  (58in)                  		 129.5cm
                  (51in)                  		 150cm
                  (59in)
                  15
                  UK 34 / US 30 / EUR 62 / AUS 34                  		 152.5cm
                  (60in)                  		 134.5cm
                  (53in)                  		 155cm
                  (61in)

                  Supplies

                  • Fabric (see below)
                  • Matching thread
                  • 0.4m (1/2yd) x 90cm (1yd) wide iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
                  • For lightweight/crinkled fabric: 0.9m (1yd) x 15mm (5/8in) wide bias-cut strips of lightweight interfacing or iron-on stay tape
                  • For elasticated sleeve versions: 0.75m (7/8yd) x 20mm (¾in) wide elastic, plus 2 safety pins
                  • Sewing machine and basic tools

                  Fabric Suggestions

                  Light-to medium-weight fabrics such as cotton lawn, poplin, seersucker, double gauze, washed linen, and linen-viscose blends. If you’re a more confident stitcher, try viscose (rayon), lyocell (Tencel), or crêpe de chine.

                  Fabric Requirements

                  140cm (56in) wide

                  Cropped length + short / elbow-length sleeve:
                  -sizes 1-6 - 1.5m (1 3/4yd)
                  -sizes 7-15 - 1.9m (2 1/8yd)

                  Cropped length + bracelet / full-length sleeve:
                  -sizes 1-6 - 1.7m (1 7/8yd)
                  -sizes 7-15 - 2.1m (2 3/8yd)

                  Hip length + short / elbow-length sleeve:
                  -sizes 1-6 - 1.8m (2yd)
                  -sizes 7-15 - 2.2m (2 1/2yd)

                  Hip length + bracelet / full-length sleeve:
                  -sizes 1-6 - 2m (2 1/4yd)
                  -sizes 7-15 - 2.4m (2 5/8yd)

                  115cm (45in) wide

                  Cropped length + short / elbow-length sleeve:
                  -sizes 1-9 - 1.8m (2yd)
                  -sizes 10-15 - 2.2m (2 1/2yd)

                  Cropped length + bracelet / full-length sleeve:
                  -sizes 1-9 - 2.1m (2 3/8yd)
                  -sizes 10-15 - 2.6m (2 7/8yd)

                  Hip length + short / elbow-length sleeve:
                  -sizes 1-9 - 2.1m (2 3/8yd)
                  -sizes 10-15 - 2.5m (2 3/4yd)

                  Hip length + bracelet / full-length sleeve:
                  -sizes 1-9 - 2.3m (2 1/2yd)
                  -sizes 10-15 - 2.9m (3 1/4yd)

                  Printed or PDF

                  Printed Sewing Pattern

                  You will receive a gorgeous printed package containing full-scale pattern sheets and a colour booklet with step-by-step instructions.

                  PDF Sewing Pattern

                  You will receive an email immediately after purchase with a link to download the PDF files. Find out more about digital pattern delivery.

                  Print at at home on either A4 or US Letter paper, or use the A0 copyshop files for professional printing. 

                  You will need Adobe Reader to print the pattern to the correct scale (free to download).

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