𧡠Draped Linen Top β PDF Sewing Pattern
Asymmetric diagonal drape, front and back β’ Boat neckline β’ Cut-on cap sleeves β’ Relaxed hip-length fit β’ US sizes 0β22 β’ Confident beginner
One diagonal fold, and a flat piece of linen becomes something you'll be asked about. Two soft drapes cross the body in an X β one sweeps from the right shoulder to the opposite hip in front, the other from the left shoulder across the back β so it looks considered from every angle. Straight seams, no closures, no fitting: the shape does all the work while you sew β¨
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βοΈ WHAT'S INCLUDED
βοΈ Step-by-step illustrated sewing instructions (13 pages, a diagram for every step)
βοΈ Printable PDF pattern, US Letter and A4, arranged by size β print only your size
βοΈ A0 copy-shop PDF
βοΈ 12 sizes, US 0 to 22
βοΈ Seam allowance: Β½" (1.3 cm) included
βοΈ Two edge finishes: soft fringe (as photographed) or a clean narrow hem
βοΈ Instant download
π BODY MEASUREMENT CHART (US sizes)
Choose your size by your bust measurement.
Size 0 β Bust 32" / 81 cm Β· Waist 25" / 64 cm Β· Hips 34.5" / 88 cm
Size 2 β Bust 33" / 84 cm Β· Waist 26" / 66 cm Β· Hips 35.5" / 90 cm
Size 4 β Bust 34" / 86 cm Β· Waist 27" / 69 cm Β· Hips 36.5" / 93 cm
Size 6 β Bust 35" / 89 cm Β· Waist 28" / 71 cm Β· Hips 37.5" / 95 cm
Size 8 β Bust 36" / 91 cm Β· Waist 29" / 74 cm Β· Hips 38.5" / 98 cm
Size 10 β Bust 37" / 94 cm Β· Waist 30" / 76 cm Β· Hips 39.5" / 100 cm
Size 12 β Bust 38.5" / 98 cm Β· Waist 31.5" / 80 cm Β· Hips 41" / 104 cm
Size 14 β Bust 40" / 102 cm Β· Waist 33" / 84 cm Β· Hips 42.5" / 108 cm
Size 16 β Bust 41.5" / 105 cm Β· Waist 34.5" / 88 cm Β· Hips 44" / 112 cm
Size 18 β Bust 43" / 109 cm Β· Waist 36" / 91 cm Β· Hips 45.5" / 116 cm
Size 20 β Bust 45" / 114 cm Β· Waist 38" / 97 cm Β· Hips 47.5" / 121 cm
Size 22 β Bust 47" / 119 cm Β· Waist 40" / 102 cm Β· Hips 49.5" / 126 cm
Finished top: bust 39β54" (99β137 cm) Β· length 23Β½β28" (60β71 cm). A generous, boxy fit with about 7" of ease.
π§Ί FABRIC REQUIREMENTS
Based on 59" / 150 cm wide fabric:
Sizes 0β2: 2 yd / 1.9 m
Sizes 4β8: 2β
yd / 2.2 m
Sizes 10β14: 2Β½ yd / 2.3 m
Sizes 16β20: 2β
yd / 2.45 m
Size 22: 2ΒΎ yd / 2.55 m
Fabric 55" / 140 cm wide: add ΒΌ yd.
Recommended fabrics: soft or washed linen, linen blends, cotton gauze, double gauze, rayon challis, viscose, lyocell and other lightweight wovens with good drape. For the fringed look, choose a loosely woven linen β its threads pull out easily and evenly. Anything with body will fight the fold.
π PATTERN DETAILS
π Two drapes that cross the body in an X β right shoulder to left hip in front, left shoulder to right hip at the back
πΊ The front drape ends in a soft point below the hem
β΅ Wide, shallow boat neckline that slips over your head
πΎ Cap sleeves cut on with the body
π Relaxed, breathable, hip-length silhouette
βοΈ No zip, no buttons, no closures
πͺ‘ Soft fringed edges, stitched to stay put through washing
π US Letter, A4 and A0 copy-shop files
π§° MATERIALS NEEDED
Lightweight woven fabric with good drape (quantities above) Β· coordinating thread Β· scissors or rotary cutter Β· pins or clips Β· a few safety pins for the try-on Β· iron Β· sewing machine
𧡠SKILL LEVEL
Confident beginner. There is no zip, no buttonhole and nothing to fit β every seam is straight. The one part worth slowing down for is placing the drapes: pin them, try the top on, look in the mirror, and only then sew. That's where the whole look lives.
βοΈ HOW IT WORKS
- Buy and download instantly β your files are ready as soon as payment clears.
- Print only your size at 100% on US Letter or A4, or take the A0 file to a copy shop.
- Cut, pleat the drapes, and sew.
- Press, and wear it with everything you own.
π PLEASE NOTE
This is a digital PDF sewing pattern β no physical item or finished garment will be shipped. Fabric and notions are not included. Your top will drape differently depending on the fabric you choose: the softer the fabric, the deeper the fold.
π PERFECT FOR
Β· That length of beautiful linen you've been saving for the right pattern
Β· A striking make with no closures and no fitting
Β· Warm weather, travel, and layering
Β· Sewists who want something that looks designed rather than sewn
Β· A first drape project β the shape does the work
