Free PDF sewing pattern: Marissa sleeveless blouse

Summer is finally coming in Toronto! It is expected to be warm from next week, and my family is planning to bring our plants to the garden – no more bringing them out and in every day!

I am in the creative mood, and today I am sharing my new pattern for summer: the Marissa sleeveless blouse.

This simple blouse features a V shaped yoke at the front and a gathered main piece. What I love most about it is that it can cover a fat belly! Let’s say I can eat to my fullest and still don’t have to worry my tummy will show.

Let’s have a look at the blouse simulated in 3D:

This is on the model.

The front view

Side view

Back view

Cutting instruction

As usual, my pattern is created using Layered PDF, please check the size chart for your size and printing guide before you print. After assembling together, the pattern pieces will look like this:

The pattern contains 6 pieces as follows:

1. Back – 1pc cut on fold
2. Back yoke – 2pcs
3. Front – 1pc cut on fold
4. Front yoke – 1pc cut on fold
5. Neckline bias binding – 1pc cut on bias
6. Armhole bias binding – 2pcs cut on bias

To download PDF sewing pattern, please visit the original post on my official website: Marissa Sleeveless Blouse Sewing Pattern

Amy bat-wing top pattern

This is yet another item in the September collection – I am sooo behind schedule with the Claire dress not done yet. Next month I will be even busier than this month, and I think I won’t have much time to invest in pattern making that I am addicted to.

OK, enough with whining. I am introducing the Amy bat-wing top pattern, which is initially sketched with the Sarah skirt.

And this is it in 3D simulation. I am really happy with the way it turns out to be in reality:

Do you think that this pattern is quite versatile? You can make it with thin or thick fabric, and the prints are all up to you!

This Amy top pattern is created in layered PDF format.

The pattern is made using layered PDF, please check for your desired size before printing so you won’t waste your paper. If you still do not know how to print a layered PDF, please check for the instruction here.

You can print this using your home printer and A4/Letter paper. I calculated the printing area so that you will be able to use either type of paper to print the pattern out perfectly. Always print the first page first and check with the test square if you are printing at the right scale before you print out the whole pattern.

Cutting instruction:

After taping down all the pages following the instruction, the pattern pieces will look like this:

There are 5 pattern pieces to be cut as follows:

A. Front – 1pcs

B. Back – 1pcs

C. Cuff – 2pcs

D. Front facing – 1pcs + Fusible interfacing – 1pcs

E. Back facing – 1pcs + Fusible interfacing – 1pcs

You can replace Front facing and Back facing with bias tape. I recommend you to use bias tape when you choose knit fabric, it will help you to get a more secure and flatter neckline.

And this is the download link on my official website: https://tianascloset.com/index.php/2019/09/30/amy-bat-wing-top-pattern/

Free PDF sewing pattern: Camilla puffed sleeve pattern

This top pattern I am sharing today is a simple puffed sleeve top. It is easy and can be made with almost any kind of fabric, from jersey to light weight chiffon. The puffed sleeve is super feminine, and most of all, it's one of the biggest trend for fall-winter 2019. You can see this kind of sleeve on almost any high street fashion collection! Make yourself a piece with puffed sleeve to keep up with the trend :)

This is the top pattern simulated in polka dot print. Nice, huh?

The pattern is made using layered PDF, please check for your size before printing so you won’t waste your paper. If you still do not know how to print a layered PDF, please check for the instruction here.

You can print this using your home printer and A4/Letter paper. I calculated the printing area so that you will be able to use either type of paper to print the pattern out perfectly. Always print the first page first and check with the test square if you are printing at the right scale before you print out the whole pattern.

Do you want to add side seam pockets to the pattern for additional convenience? Just go ahead because it is too easy, just follow the quick instruction here.

Cutting instruction:

After taping down all the pages following the instruction, the overall layout of the pattern pieces is like this:

The cutting instruction is for the garment with facings. If you choose to sew it with bias binding, skip the front facing and back facing pieces. If you choose to sew with bodice lining, skip the facing pieces and cut a set of front and back pieces in lining fabric.

A. Front - 1pcs

B. Back - 1pcs

C. Sleeve - 2pcs

D. Cuff - 2pcs

E. Front Facing – 1pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 1pcs

F. Back Facing – 2pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 2pcs

This is the link to download this pattern: Camilla puffed sleeve top (size XXS - XXL)

Happy sewing!

Tien the Little Sewist

Free sewing pattern: Diana flounce sleeve top

Hi friends,

It’s already August (so fast) and you can see major fashion houses have already loaded their fall collections. I think although it is still burning hot outside, it’s time to start making patterns for milder weather. And I am going to start with a simple long sleeve top, which is a must-have in this kind of season, not too hot to wear sleeveless, but not cool enough to add another layer to your outfit.

This feminine Diana flounce sleeve pattern is a simple yet practical piece that you can easily mix with many other pieces like skirt, pants and jeans. It is a modest design, so you can be confident to wear it to work. Imagine yourself wearing this Diana top tucked in a pencil skirt. You will soften the office wear—a lot!

This is just a quick 3D simulation of the Diana top:

in red polka dot

... and in floral

The pattern is made using layered PDF, please check for your size before printing so you won’t waste your paper. If you still do not know how to print a layered PDF, please check for the instruction here.

You can print this using your home printer and A4/Letter paper. I calculated the printing area so that you will be able to use either type of paper to print the pattern out perfectly. Always print the first page first and check with the test square if you are printing at the right scale before you print out the whole pattern.

Do you want to add side seam pockets to the pattern for additional convenience? Just go ahead because it is too easy, just follow the quick instruction here.

Cutting instruction:

After taping down all the pages following the instruction, the overall layout of the pattern pieces is like this:

he cutting instruction is for the garment with facings. If you choose to sew it with bias binding, skip the front facing and back facing pieces. If you choose to sew with full lining, skip the facing pieces and cut a set of front and back pieces in lining fabric.

A. Front - 1pcs

B. Back - 1pcs

C. Sleeve - 2pcs

D. Sleeve Flounce - 2pcs

E. Front Facing – 1pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 1pcs

F. Back Facing – 2pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 2pcs

This is the link to download this pattern: Diana flounce sleeve top (size XXS - XXL)

Happy sewing!

Tien the Little Sewist

Free sewing pattern: Celine crop top

Hi there,

I am posting this Celine crop top pattern, just because I was happy making the Anna skirt, and I wanted to have a nice top to finish the outfit with it.

The Celine crop top features a round neckline, princess seam, short sleeves and is quite short. It falls just on the natural waistline. When I simulate the Celine crop top, I have such fun "making" it with different types of fabric and various prints and textures - and they all come out beautiful. Let me show you how it looks...

in embroidered velvet:

in florals:

in green linen:

and in geometrical print mixed with Anna skirt:

How do you think of this? Nice enough for a day out, right?

The pattern is made using layered PDF, please check for your size before printing so you won’t waste your paper. If you still do not know how to print a layered PDF, please check for the instruction here.

You can print this using your home printer and A4/Letter paper. I calculated the printing area so that you will be able to use either type of paper to print the pattern out perfectly. Always print the first page first and check with the test square if you are printing at the right scale before you print out the whole pattern.

Do you want to add side seam pockets to the pattern for additional convenience? Just go ahead because it is too easy, just follow the quick instruction here.

Cutting instruction:

After taping down all the pages following the instruction, the overall layout of the pattern pieces is like this:

The cutting instruction is for the garment with facings. If you choose to sew it with bias binding, skip the front facing and back facing pieces. If you choose to sew with bodice lining, skip the facing pieces and cut a set of front and back pieces in lining fabric.

A. Center Front - 1pcs

B. Side Front - 2pcs

C. Back - 2pcs

D. Sleeve - 2pcs

E. Front Facing – 1pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 1pcs

F. Back Facing – 2pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 2pcs

This is the link to download this pattern: Celine crop top (size XXS - XXL)

Happy sewing!

Tien the Little Sewist

Free sewing pattern: Short sleeve ruffled hem top

I guess I am going to bombard you with many patterns of simple, easy to sew pieces of clothing. And the pattern today is another one for those who love to wear simple yet feminine clothing: a ruffled hem top.

This style is found all over the internet and in real life. I have seen many hot bloggers wearing this nice top with jeans, skirts, shorts, etc. And they all look good - no matter if you wear it with jeans for a casual work day, or with shorts for a trip during the weekend.

This T-shirt is made using European sizing system, so its size range is from size 36 to size 50, you can find your size in this table below:

Size	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50
Bust measurement (cm)	88	92	96	100	104	108	112	116
Bust measurement (in)	34.5	36.2	37.8	39.4	41	43.2	44.8	46

Again, the pattern is made using layered PDF, please check for your size before printing. If you still do not know how to print a layered PDF, please check for the instruction here.

You can print this using your home printer and A4/Letter paper. I calculated the printing area so that you will be able to use either type of paper to print the pattern out perfectly. Always print the first page first and check if you are printing at the right scale before you print out the whole pattern.

This is how it looks after all pages are printed and taped together:

And here is the download link: Short Sleeve Ruffled Hem Top (size 36 - 50)

Happy sewing,

Tien the Little Sewist

Free sewing pattern: Simple T-shirt

I just realize that most of the patterns I posted on this blog are dress patterns, and only a few patterns for other types of garments. It is because I am a crazy fan of fancy dresses, and I love sewing them (and because I think I look better in this kind of feminine clothing). But yesterday a reader asked me to post patterns for tops, pants and skirts, and I found out I was being too ignorant of reader's need to post mainly dresses.

So today I am sharing a simple pattern for a T-shirt. This is simple enough for those who are new to sewing because it does not have many details - just one front piece, one back piece and two sleeves. For me, I can make such T-shirt in less than an hour.

This T-shirt features a slouchy fit and short sleeves. It is just the type of staple garments that you need to have in your closet. You can make this simple top using jersey fabric, or any kind of soft and a bit stretchy fabric for a comfortable feel. I am thinking of making one with bold tropical print - it will be nice for a holiday by the beach.

This T-shirt is made using European sizing system, so its size range is from size 36 to size 50, you can find your size in this table below:

Size	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50
Bust measurement (cm)	88	92	96	100	104	108	112	116
Bust measurement (in)	34.5	36.2	37.8	39.4	41	43.2	44.8	46

Again, the pattern is made using layered PDF, please check for your size before printing. If you still do not know how to print a layered PDF, please check for the instruction here.

You can print this using your home printer and A4/Letter paper. I calculated the printing area so that you will be able to use either type of paper to print the pattern out perfectly. Always print the first page first and check if you are printing at the right scale before you print out the whole pattern.

This is how it looks after all pages are printed and taped together:

This is the link to download this pattern: Simple T-shirt pattern (size 36-50).

Happy sewing!
Tien the Little Sewist

Sleeveless tie-neck blouse

Today I am sharing a pattern for a simple yet still beautiful top – a sleeveless tie neck blouse. This blouse is suitable for a casual Friday at work, or a weekend day out. Just put on a blazer and you are ready to go for a semi-formal meeting also!

What I like about this top is how versatile it is to tie the neck ribbon. You can either make a bow at the neck base, or tie it loosely at your chest. It can also be mixed with skirts, pants or shorts, casual or formal clothing and still be so stylish!

This simple top can be used for both regular and petite sizes. It has a length of about 60cm/23.6in and a slightly curved design. You should sew it using soft and flowy fabric which can give the top a feminine feel.

I am making nested patterns, and you can easily download all the sizes for the top in just one go. This helps save a lot of time for those who want to sew for many others with different sizes.

The blouse is made with bias binding at the neckline and the armholes, and because you may all know about bias binding, I do not put the pattern for a bias tape here. Hope you won't mind my laziness!

Check for your size in the Size Chart before cutting to ensure you are getting the right size. I am trying to come up with a uniform size chart for all of the garments I design but have not succeeded yet, so please bear with me posting size charts in all posts. I will soon find out a good size chart for my patterns in the near future!

Size		Bust	Waist	Hip
2	In	32.5	23.5	34.0
	cm	82.6	59.7	86.4
4	in	33.5	24.5	35.0
	cm	85.1	62.2	88.9
6	in	34.5	25.5	36.0
	cm	87.6	64.8	91.4
8	in	35.5	26.5	37.0
	cm	90.2	67.3	94.0
10	in	36.5	27.5	38.0
	cm	92.7	69.9	96.5
12	in	38.0	29.0	39.5
	cm	96.5	73.7	100.3
14	in	38.5	30.5	41.0
	cm	97.8	77.5	104.1

The pattern is made without any seam allowances, which means when you cut the fabric, you need to leave room for sewing. Normally, the seams at the neckline and armholes are about 0.8cm or 1/3in, and the shoulder seams and side seams are about 1.5cm or 5/8in, the seam allowance at the hemline can be 2.5cm or 1in.

The hemline can be lengthened to your liking, just draw the side seam to your desired length and draw the new hemline parallel to the original hemline.

After taping all the pages, you will see the pattern like this:

A. Front Piece - 1pcs cut on fold

B. Back Piece – 1pcs cut on fold

C. Neck tie – 1pcs cut on fold

D. Bias tape to finish neckline and armholes

Here is the link to download: the Sleeveless Tie-neck Blouse

Hope you enjoy sewing this darling, I would love to receive your feedback!

Love,

Tien the Little Sewist