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Débardeur boule Holly

Holly Bubble Top

Ready to Sew

Holly is a light summer top with an airy, softly rounded silhouette, delicate straps, pintucks and drawstring gathers. The historical references are subtle, leaving a simple statement shape with a few carefully placed details.

Difficulty
Beginner
Recommended fabric
Pleated version: stable 115–150 gsm cotton poplin, linen or linen blends.
Non-pleated version: Tencel, silk, cotton poplin or linen.
Notions
Matching thread
Balloon version:
5 cm (2”) of lightweight fusible interfacing to reinforce the buttonholes (cord openings)
9 mm (3/8”) wide flat elastic, cut to half your upper bust measurement
15 mm (5/8”) wide flat elastic, cut to your waist measurement
2.5 m (2 ¾ yd) of matching bias tape for size range 1, or 3 m (3 ¼ yd) for size range 2
Flared version:
Format
Size range

Choose your pattern

Format
Size range
Your selection Printed PDF pattern · 32–48
$40.00
Full-scale pattern sheets posted from New Zealand. Shipping applies.
A4 print at home
Included
A0 copy shop
Included · 2 pages (sizes 32–48) / 2 pages (sizes 48–64)
Projector file
Included
Instructions
A4 Format
Layers
Included
Printed version
Includes all digital files listed above, plus full-scale pattern sheets and printed instructions from Joan’s.