Tilly and the Buttons - Agnes Jersey Top Size 6 to 34

Learn to sew your own jersey tops on a regular sewing machine (yes, really!). Irresistibly wearable, Agnes is a versatile wardrobe staple you'll want to sew again and again!

Close fitting silhouette
Choice of scoop neckline or ruched sweetheart neckline, both finished with a narrow neckband
Choice of sleeve lengths - full length or cropped above the elbow
Optional on-trend ruching at the shoulders
No overlocker or serger needed!

SKILL LEVEL - Confident Beginners

MODEL SIZES - Samantha (lilac top & rainbow stripe tops) wears a size 9-11 (UK 22-26), Vissolela (pink top) wears size 6-7 (UK 16-18) and Stephanie (blue & white stripe and white dotty tops) wears size 2-3 (UK 8-10).

Sewing pattern sizes are labelled with generic numbers from 1 to 15. Use the body measurements to determine your size.

SIZE RANGE: UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

SUPPLIES

Fabric – see below
Matching thread
25cm (10in) x 6-8mm (¼in) wide clear elastic, ribbon or stay tape to stabilise the shoulders
Optional: 0.5m (5/8yd) x 5mm (1/8-¼in) wide woven or braided elastic for the ruched sleeves and neckline
Ballpoint or stretch needle for your sewing machine
Sewing machine and basic tools (a rotary cutter and mat are useful)

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS

Light- to medium-weight stretch knit fabrics, such as cotton jersey, viscose jersey or wool jersey. Check the fabric can be stretched crosswise at least 25% wider than its original width, and that it pings back down to size after stretching.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

140CM (56IN) WIDE

Straight long sleeve:

sizes 1-5 1.5m (1¾yd)
sizes 6-10 1.6m (1¾yd)
sizes 11-15 2.5m (2¾yd)

Straight cropped sleeve:

sizes 1-5 1.2m (1 3/8yd)
sizes 6-10 1.3m (1½yd)
sizes 11-15 2.2m (2½yd)

Ruched long sleeve:

sizes 1-5 1.6m (1 3/4yd)
sizes 6-10 1.8m (2yd)
sizes 11-15 2.6m (2 7/8yd)

Ruched cropped sleeve:

sizes 1-5 1.3m (1 1/2yd)
sizes 6-10 1.5m (1 3/4yd)
sizes 11-15 2.3m (2 1/2yd)

115CM (45IN) WIDE