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: 18.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Printed or PDF Sewing Pattern

£18.50

Tax included.

PATTERN FORMAT

Printed Sewing Pattern UK 6-34

PDF 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.

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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).

GET INSPIRED #SewingSamara

Great pattern. Delivered quickly.

Lovely top

Yet again Tilly and the Buttons provide an easy to follow pattern with great results. This was a quick sew but will be the first of many.

Hi Kirstie,
Thanks so much for your lovely review! I'm so glad to hear the pattern came together quickly with our instructions – yay! I can't wait to see your next version.
Happy sewing!
Virginija x

Easy Make

Great pattern. As always there are easy to follow instructions. I made the top in a cotton viscose. I am going to make again but I’ll drop down a size.

Hi there,
Thanks so much for your lovely review! Your fabric is so beautiful, and it suits the elasticated sleeve version perfectly. Samara is designed to have a relaxed fit, but feel free to grade down if you prefer a closer fit. :) Can’t wait to see your next version!
Happy sewing!
Virginija x

Simple but beautiful

This is my first Tilly n the buttons pattern. Also my first make since the 1980's.
I just fancied sewing again so dusted off my sewing machine and made the Samara top.
It was simple very easy to make and the instructions were well written and easy to understand. My next make is going to be the Safira trousers to ho with my top.

Hi Jayne,
Thanks so much for such an amazing review! It’s incredible to hear that you chose our Samara pattern after such a long break from sewing – wow! I can't wait to see your Safiya and Samara combo.
Happy sewing!
Virginija x

Samara top

Easy to use pattern- I made a toile as I wanted to grade the sizing as my measurements spanned the sizing chart. I made a slight adjustment to the neck too as I am quite short and the V dipped a bit low for me. Once this was sorted it was an easy and quick make. Already have had some great compliments on the top. Look forward to hack ideas to make more tops/dresses 😊

Hi Sarah,
Thanks so much for such a lovely review! It’s amazing to hear that you were able to adjust the pattern to your body and are now receiving compliments on your top. I can’t wait to see your future hacked versions!
Happy sewing!
Virginija x

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