Tops & Shirts
Brand
Patterns
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Merchant & Mills
The Cirrus
$26.00 – $38.00Float around in this light and airy batwing top. It’s loose and comfortable. With an optional drawstring waist and a rib cuff, it is a simple make.
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Modern Sewing Co.
Racer Vest
$30.00 – $33.00The Racer Vest is a jersey pattern that’s designed to feel like a second skin. The high neck and narrow shoulder gives the piece a sporty feel and the low scoop under the arms gives you the breathing space to avoid sweaty, tight underarms.
It’s an everyday piece that’s fun to make with the binding finishing giving you a chance to play with contrast colours. The making process is simple without cutting corners so it’s a great piece for beginners or anyone looking to make a modern wardrobe staple.
You can search instagram for customer makes with the hashtag #msracervest -
Modern Sewing Co.
Devon Waistcoat
$33.00 – $39.00The Devon Waistcoat is a versatile, stylish layer no matter the season, with a relaxed fit and unique design features. The fastening options gives each piece a different personality and the lining enables extra cosy winter versions or a lightweight summer finish, which could even be reversible.
You can search instagram for customer makes with the hashtag #msdevonwaistcoat
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Named
Kajo Batwing Wrap Sweater & Dress
$30.00 – $39.00The Kajo sweatshirt & dress combine comfort and style with its relaxed fit and eye-catching layered design. The pattern includes two variations: a loose-fitting sweater with a curved hem band, and a more fitted dress with a flattering pencil skirt silhouette. Both versions feature batwing sleeves, adding comfort and an effortless touch.
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Veronica Tucker
The Cordelia
$22.00 – $31.00The Cordelia is all about the corded ruching waist detail. Featuring a round neckline, keyhole back opening, side seam pockets and a fully faced bodice.
The Cordelia is also the perfect waist definer without being figure hugging. Available in 3 length options (blouse length, above knee length and midi length.
You can play with design perspective as the corded ruching detail will pull in your printed fabric at the waist. Perfect for spots, stripes or gingham.
Things you’ll learn:
- Buttonholes
- Fully bagged out facing/armhole
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Cording/Drawstrings
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Veronica Tucker
The Audrey
$39.00 – $54.00The classic Audrey style has long, voluminous sleeves which feature shirred cuffs and self fabric ties. The bodice is a high, round neck with a keyhole back opening and features a double wrap waist tie (and pockets, of course!). The hem can be finished with a tiered, gathered panel for extra twirlability.
With 36 design options, the Audrey is a truly versatile pattern that you’ll be coming back to it again and again.
The pattern includes sleeveless, short sleeves, V-neck, round neck, blouse length, A-line dress length and tiered hem dress length as well as being able to wear the garment with and without the waist tie.
Things you’ll learn:
- Shirring
- Fully bagged out facing/armhole
- Gathering
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Veronica Tucker
The Odette
$39.00 – $54.00The Odette sewing pattern by Veronica Tucker the Label is a timeless and elegant design that exudes sophistication and grace. This versatile pattern is a must-have for any sewing enthusiast looking to create a stunning and classic garment.
The Odette pattern features a flattering A-line silhouette with a fitted bodice and a gently flared, bias cut skirt.
The pattern includes options for both a knee-length and a floor-length skirt, allowing for customisation to suit individual style preferences.
The bodice of the dress is adorned with multiple waist darts and delicately pleated sleeves that add a touch of femininity to the design, making it suitable for a variety of occasions, from formal events to everyday wear.
The pattern can also be made as a peplum style blouse or a bias cut skirt.
Things you’ll learn:
- Darts
- Tucks
- Bias cut
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Invisible zip
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Veronica Tucker
The Hazel
$39.00 – $48.00The Hazel is the ultimate flowy, comfortable, wearable piece that you can dress up or down. It features a tie neck yoke, balloon sleeves, and three voluminous tiers – with pockets, of course! To make the blouse version, simply make two rather than three tiers and hem.
Things you’ll learn:
- Gathering
- Facing
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Rouleau ties
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Veronica Tucker
The Freya
$39.00 – $45.00The Freya is a statement piece, whether you choose to create a blouse or a dress – or both! The pattern features an elasticised, tri-section puff sleeve with three length options. The bodice has a keyhole back opening with a tie.
Things you’ll learn:
- Elastic gathering
- Bias binding
- Pockets
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Veronica Tucker
The Hera
$39.00 – $54.00The Hera set includes a blouse with a tie neck and fully lined puff sleeves, and a gathered skirt with a curved yoke and pockets. Both have elasticised waistbands, and the top is reversible, so you can wear the keyhole in the front or back. The top and skirt can also be transformed into an all-in-one or semi-attached dress!
Instructions for lengthening the top, lengthening the sleeves to 3/4 or full length, and adjusting the length of the skirt are included as well, giving you even more options.
Things you’ll learn:
- Lined sleeves
- Gathering
- Pockets
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Daughter Judy
Wren Fleece
$33.50 – $39.50The Wren was designed with ease and shape in mind. It’s relaxed, voluminous and intentionally oversized. The exaggerated yoke adds a bit of architectural interest. The kind of detail that makes this not your average crewneck. The sleeves are slightly cropped and full thanks to the deep box pleats, a statement without shouting. This a solid tried and true you will make many of.
Features:
- Crewneck
- Wide cuffs
- Exaggerated yoke
- Cropped sleeve
- Sculpted sleeves with shaping darts at cuff
Our patterns come in PDF format for use at home, copy shop or projecting with both size ranges included. The DD range comes in sizes XS – XXL and the JJ range comes in sizes 1X – 5X.
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Matchy Matchy Sewing Club
High Tide Set
$32.00 – $40.00The High Tide Set is a vintage inspired top and shorts pairing that is breezy and so chic with just the right amount of girlie. The top is a simple wide crew neck with micro puff sleeves and a cropped length that hits at the natural waist. View B includes a simple front button placket and sweet Peter Pan collar. The high waisted shorts have a cinched elastic waist and two wide front pleats creating a flowy, A line silhouette. Inseam pockets are the finishing touch on this comfortable and sophisticated set.
The pattern also includes the cropped length, shown in the photos as well as a full length option that is 3.5″ longer.
With all Matchy Matchy sewing patterns, we’ve designed The High Tide Set to have simple shapes and easy construction to take the overwhelm out of sewing and to help you find the joy of discovery.
Included with Download
The listing comes with 6 PDF downloads:
• Sewing Instructions
• Top print at home pattern (30 pages)
• Shorts print at home pattern (20 pages)
• Copy shop/A0 pattern (3 pages)
• Button Placement Guide (7 pages)
• Mood Board
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