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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Samara Top

Name: Samara Top
Brand: Tilly and the Buttons
SKU: 1049
Price: 19.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Printed or PDF Sewing Pattern

£19.50

Tax included.

PATTERN FORMAT

Printed Sewing Pattern UK 6-34

PDF Sewing Pattern UK 6-34

Bundle: PDF + Printed Sewing Pattern UK 6-34

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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	HIGH BUST	BUST	WAIST	HIP
1 UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34 / AUS 6	71cm (28in)	76cm (30in)	61cm (24in)	84cm (33in)
2 UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36 / AUS 8	76cm (30in)	81cm (32in)	66cm (26in)	89cm (35in)
3 UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38 / AUS 10	81.5cm (32in)	86.5cm (34in)	71cm (28in)	94cm (37in)
4 UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40 / AUS 12	86.5cm (34in)	91.5cm (36in)	76cm (30in)	99cm (39in)
5 UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42 / AUS 14	91.5cm (36in)	96.5cm (38in)	81cm (32in)	104cm (41in)
6 UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44 / AUS 16	96.5cm (38in)	101.5cm (40in)	86.5cm (34in)	109cm (43in)
7 UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46 / AUS 18	101.5cm (40in)	112cm (44in)	94cm (37in)	114cm (45in)
8 UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48 / AUS 20	106.5cm (42in)	117cm (46in)	99cm (39in)	119.5cm (47in)
9 UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50 / AUS 22	112cm (44in)	122cm (48in)	104cm (41in)	124.5cm (49in)
10 UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52 / AUS 24	117cm (46in)	127cm (50in)	109cm (43in)	129.5cm (51in)
11 UK 26 / US 22 / EUR 54 / AUS 26	122cm (48in)	132cm (52in)	114cm (45in)	134.5cm (53in)
12 UK 28 / US 24 / EUR 56 / AUS 28	127cm (50in)	137cm (54in)	119.5cm (47in)	139.5cm (55in)
13 UK 30 / US 26 / EUR 58 / AUS 30	132cm (52in)	142cm (56in)	124.5cm (49in)	144.5cm (57in)
14 UK 32 / US 28 / EUR 60 / AUS 32	137cm (54in)	147cm (58in)	129.5cm (51in)	150cm (59in)
15 UK 34 / US 30 / EUR 62 / AUS 34	142cm (56in)	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 beautiful printed package in the post, containing:

Full-scale pattern sheets in the pattern’s complete size range
A full-colour booklet with clear, step-by-step photo instructions

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PDF + Projector File Sewing Pattern

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Projector-friendly files – Trace your pattern directly onto fabric using a projector (no printing required).
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Correct scaling – You’ll need Adobe Reader (free to download) to print at the correct scale.

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You’ll receive everything included in both formats:

A printed pattern and full-colour instruction booklet delivered to your door
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One purchase. Total flexibility.

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CLEAREST PATTERN EVER

If you're looking for your first project - give this a go! Very clear instructions and includes guidance photos so you know you're staying on track.
I, of course, did make mistakes, but I will be attempting this again - I learnt a lot along the way! Progress and it's not put me off sewing!
Best of luck with your projects x

Hi Sarah, thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so glad you found the Samara instructions clear and beginner-friendly, and that it’s helped build your confidence along the way. Mistakes are all part of the learning process... you’re doing great! Happy sewing! Abi x

Too much ease in pattern for me...

Sizing runs large but still wearable. Easy pattern that comes together quickly but will make 1 size smaller next time.

Hi Alda, thanks so much for your review! Your Samara top is absolutely lovely - good idea to size down if you prefer a closer fit. :) Happy sewing! Virginija x

Excellent beginner project

This was my first attempt at making a garment!
The instructions were very clear and user friendly. So much so that I have made three!

Hi Claire, thanks for your amazing review! Welcome to the sewing party - well done on completing your first dressmaking project. I’m so glad to hear you’ve already made so many more and found the instructions easy to follow, yay! :) Hope you enjoy wearing all the new things you create - you go! Happy sewing! Virginija x

Super PJ set

After posting the other day about my Jaimie PJ bottoms, I've now made the Samara top in the same brushed cotton as used for the Jaimie's. Really pleased with this as a set (and I've made the top as a 'stand alone' top 3 times now) and it's ideal for lounging on these dark and chilly evenings. I need to read and reread the instructions on altering the neckline as I feel the neck is a bit low and wide for me.

Hi Helen, thanks so much for another lovely review! Your Jaimie and Samara combo looks absolutely fabulous - and so snuggly too! Hope you enjoy wearing them. :)
We’ve got an in-depth blog post on adjusting the neckline on the Samara - hope you find it helpful!

https://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/2025/04/fitting-samara-top-sewing-pattern.html

Happy sewing! Virginija x

Great user friendly pattern

I loved this make. A simple pattern with easy to follow instructions. Also, my top fits great and will get lots of wear paired with my jeans. A great alternative to a tshirt.

Hi Karen, thanks so much for your lovely review! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed making it and that the fit is just right for you. Hope you enjoy wearing it! Happy sewing! Virginija x

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