Tie-back top PDF sewing pattern

Tie-back top PDF sewing pattern

This PDF sewing pattern gives you access to make our tie-back top design yourself at home.

The tie-back top is fitted at the chest, with a gathered peplum at the bottom and closes with an adjustable tie at the back. The gathered peplum has an elasticated section at the back for comfort and fit. The top also has the option for adjustable straps. It is a perfect piece for the summer, bring both comfortable and flattering. It can also be lengthened or shortened to your specific measurements and preferences or to make a dress.

This project is for intermediate sewers with experience using a sewing machine and constructing garments. It includes a princess bust seam, gathering, a lining, adjustable straps, elastic and edgestitching. Check out our other sewing patterns here.

The pattern is an instant PDF download that you print. We provide both A4 and A0 printing options for the pattern, along with an instructions file. The pattern is for sizes 6-30 (see ‘Size & fit’ section below) and detailed step-by-step instructions on how to print the pattern, lay out the pattern, cut the fabric and sew the project. Moreover, we include: a glossary; a detailed size guide; and information on how you can alter the project for your preference.

This pattern is not for commercial use. It is not to be resold, duplicated or shared and it is for your personal use only. Items made using this pattern are also only for your personal use and must not be sold.

With this purchase you will be able to download the files up to 5 times over 30 days, therefore please download the files within this time period.

You will need

• A method of printing the pattern.
• This top suits most light-weight and medium-weight woven fabrics such as cotton, hemp, linen or tencel. A cotton poplin or linen works particularly well. Check out the links on our Sustainable Sewing Club page of the website for shops that sell sustainable options.
• Light-weight lining fabric.
• Matching thread.
• Sewing machine.
• Half a meter of elastic (5mm in width).
• Iron.
• 10mm strap adjuster set (two hoops and two matching sliders). If you use medium-weight fabric, choose a larger size strap adjuster set. Alternatively, you can create straps of a set length and not use adjusters.

Printing instructions

For A4 printing, make sure your printer is aligned before printing. If you open the pdf pattern in Adobe Acrobat Reader (which is free), then you can select the layer corresponding to your size along with the ‘for all sizes layer’, deselecting the other sizes. If not, all sizes are labelled anyway. Print the pattern with no scaling (this may be listed as ‘actual size’ or ‘100%’).

There is a 1cm test square on page 1 to check you have printed it out correctly. After printing, lay out the pages referring to the codes in the pink circles (numbers refer to rows and letters to columns), butting the edges up together. Do not overlap or cut the paper; instead stick the pages together using tape. There may be a small unprinted margin at the edges of your pages; this is normal and we have made sure not to place information or intricate parts of the pattern here.

 

This pattern includes sizes 6-30 (please view our size chart for full details).

We always recommend making a mock-up of the item in inexpensive fabric to check fit before making it in your final fabric.

This product is a PDF and so will be available to download instantly. Printing instructions are included.

Due to the nature of the download, returns are not possible. If you encounter any issues, please contact us.