Model with sunglasses wears blue stripe jersey top with ruched sleeves

Model wears blue stripe jersey top with ruched sleeves

Model wearing polka dot jersey top with sweetheart neckline

Agnes top pattern by Tilly and the Buttons – learn to sew jersey on a regular sewing machine!

Model wearing a pink and white stripe jersey top with round neckline and long sleeves

Tilly and the Buttons Agnes jersey top sewing pattern size chart

Agnes Jersey Top

Name: Agnes Jersey Top
Brand: Tilly and the Buttons
SKU: 1006D
Price: 14.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

PDF Sewing Pattern

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PATTERN FORMAT

PDF Sewing Pattern UK 6-34

Learn to sew your own jersey tops on a regular sewing machine (yes, really!). Irresistibly wearable, Agnes is a versatile wardrobe staple you'll want to sew again and again!

Close fitting silhouette
Choice of scoop neckline or ruched sweetheart neckline, both finished with a narrow neckband
Choice of sleeve lengths - full length or cropped above the elbow
Optional on-trend ruching at the shoulders
No overlocker or serger needed!

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SKILL LEVEL - Confident Beginners

PATTERN SUPPORT - Need extra Agnes sewing help? See our FREE tutorials!

MODEL SIZES - Samantha (lilac top & rainbow stripe tops) wears a size 9-11 (UK 22-26), Vissolela (pink top) wears size 6-7 (UK 16-18) and Stephanie (blue & white stripe and white dotty tops) wears size 2-3 (UK 8-10).

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
25cm (10in) x 6-8mm (¼in) wide clear elastic, ribbon or stay tape to stabilise the shoulders
Optional: 0.5m (5/8yd) x 5mm (1/8-¼in) wide woven or braided elastic for the ruched sleeves and neckline
Ballpoint or stretch needle for your sewing machine
Sewing machine and basic tools (a rotary cutter and mat are useful)

Fabric Suggestions

Light- to medium-weight stretch knit fabrics, such as cotton jersey, viscose jersey or wool jersey. Check the fabric can be stretched crosswise at least 25% wider than its original width, and that it pings back down to size after stretching.

Fabric Requirements

140cm (56in) wide

Straight long sleeve:

sizes 1-5 1.5m (1¾yd)
sizes 6-10 1.6m (1¾yd)
sizes 11-15 2.5m (2¾yd)

Straight cropped sleeve:

sizes 1-5 1.2m (1 3/8yd)
sizes 6-10 1.3m (1½yd)
sizes 11-15 2.2m (2½yd)

Ruched long sleeve:

sizes 1-5 1.6m (1 3/4yd)
sizes 6-10 1.8m (2yd)
sizes 11-15 2.6m (2 7/8yd)

Ruched cropped sleeve:

sizes 1-5 1.3m (1 1/2yd)
sizes 6-10 1.5m (1 3/4yd)
sizes 11-15 2.3m (2 1/2yd)

115cm (45in) wide

Straight long sleeve:

sizes 1-5 1.5m (1¾yd)
sizes 6-10 2.3m (2 1/2yd)
sizes 11-15 2.5m (2¾yd)

Straight cropped sleeve:

sizes 1-5 1.2m (1 3/8yd)
sizes 6-10 2m (2 1/4yd)
sizes 11-15 2.2m (2½yd)

Ruched long sleeve:

sizes 1-5 1.7m (1 7/8yd)
sizes 6-10 2.4m (2 5/8yd)
sizes 11-15 2.6m (2 7/8yd)

Ruched cropped sleeve:

sizes 1-5 1.4m (1 5/8yd)
sizes 6-10 2.2m (2 1/2yd)
sizes 11-15 2.3m (2 1/2yd)

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).

This PDF pattern does not include layers. All sizes are combined in one file.

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Agnes top , my first stretch fabric garment

Lovely pattern. Easy to follow. But, I’ll need to do another one as I used the wrong stretch fabric for the pattern, one that I’d bought before I ordered the pattern and bought because I liked it, so end result wasn’t as it shouldn’t have been.

Hi Teresa, thanks for the review! I'm so glad you liked the Agnes top pattern and found it easy to follow. Hopefully, your next one will turn out just as you imagined with the right fabric! Happy sewing! Virginija x

Great pattern - beautiful top!

This is my first pattern for adults I’ve used for jersey fabric. I was nervous but it was so easy to follow, straightforward and the results were fab! I do need more practice especially with the neckline as it stretched out of shape a bit.

Hi Rebecca, thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 I'm so glad to hear the pattern was easy to follow and that the results were fabulous! Don’t worry about the neckline – practice makes perfect! Keep sewing, and you’ll be a pro in no time! Virginija x

Love the Agnes!

I love TATB patterns in general - they are chic (particularly the older ones that have a vintage vibe), and the instructions are faultless. I have made into the teens of Agnes tops in various plains and prints - I love the pattern, particularly the cut puff sleeve version - it's my go-to pattern if I need a knit top.

Fun, lovely and easy!

In my opinion, the patterns from Tilly and the Buttons are the best. They are easy to follow, yet lovely and fun to sew. Tilly's videos are extremely clear and straightforward. Honestly, this brand is my favorite!

lovely!

love the shape and versatility of this pattern. I made the long ruche-sleeve version in a fun spacey print that was probably meant for toddler's pajamas. I had a massive overlocker fail (i am a newbie and managed to chew a huge hole in the top of the back bodice when I was sewing the sleeve in) but I did a nice visible mend and have worn the top non-stop ever since. The instructions are really clear and love that there are photos, which I can blow up on my phone screen to really see whats going on.
I plan to make this again and again - prints and plain - there is even a simple dress hack!
It would also be a fun one to make as a mini-me for me and the kid, if I could figure out how to scale it down for girl's size.