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Tilly and the Buttons Samara Top SIZES 6-34 (Beginner)

£18.50
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Description

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.

  • 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

SIZE RANGE - UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34 (see size chart below)

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. 

SUPPLIES

  • Fabric (see above + chart below)
  • Matching thread
  • 0.4m (1/2yd) 90cm (1yd) wide iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric) 
  • For lightweight/crinkled fabric: 0.9m (1yd) x 15mm (¾in) wide bias-cut strips of lightweight interfacing or iron-on stay tape 
  • For elasticated sleeve versions0.75m (7/8yd) x 20mm (¾in) wide elastic, plus 2 safety pins

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