Top sewing patterns for every season: tank tops, crop tops, ruffle blouses, long sleeve tees and boxy shirts. Many tops need little fabric, which makes them a good first garment and a quick way to use up a favorite remnant.
7 summer top sewing patterns in PDF: a tie crop top with flutter sleeves, two halters, a square neck top, a twist back top, an open back textured top and a front tie crop top, plus fabric, fit and finishing notes for hot weather.
4 robe sewing pattern listings in 2 designs: a shawl collar bathrobe and a hooded bathrobe, each in two size ranges, unisex, mid-calf, with a belt, pockets and video tutorials.
6 men’s sewing patterns in PDF: a short-sleeve bowling shirt, a lined bomber jacket, a basic T-shirt, a fleece hoodie, button-up pajamas and summer shorts, plus men’s sizing and fabric notes.
9 hat sewing patterns in PDF: two bucket hats, a wide brim sun hat, a flat cap, cloche hats, a fleece hat, a faux fur hat, a reversible satin bonnet and a knotted baby hat, plus sizing and fabric tips.
6 jacket and coat sewing patterns in PDF: a kimono jacket, a cropped denim jacket, a reversible quilted jacket, a men’s bomber, a buckle cape coat and a faux fur coat.
9 swimsuit sewing patterns in PDF: a bow tie one-piece in XS to 3XL, a plus-size swimsuit with video, a halter bikini, a vintage one-piece, a monokini, a bikini with video, a girls swimsuit, kids swim briefs and men’s swim shorts.
6 hoodie sewing patterns in PDF: an oversized unisex hoodie, a men’s winter hoodie, a three-color women’s hoodie, a hoodie dress, a kids zip hoodie jumpsuit and a kids raglan zip sweatshirt, plus fabrics, fabric amounts and tips.
9 top sewing patterns in PDF for women: puff sleeve, crop, open back, wrap, twist tie, tank, yoga, ruffle and off-shoulder tops, plus styles, fabrics and fabric amounts.
Tops are where many of us practice garment sewing, because a mistake costs a yard of fabric instead of three. Below the list you will find top sewing patterns in PDF, sorted into roundups: tanks, tees and blouses, plus hoodies, jackets, robes, swimwear and hats for the whole family.
Woven tops, such as a boxy linen top or a ruffle blouse, need darts, facings or ease to move with you. Knit tees and tank tops stretch, so they fit closer with fewer pieces. A knit project goes smoother with a ballpoint or stretch needle and a narrow zigzag or serger.
Measure your full bust and compare it with the size chart, then check the finished measurements for the amount of ease. If you fall between sizes, many sewists cut the bust to one size and grade the waist and hips to another.
A sleeveless tank top is an easy start. Sleeves, collars and zippers come next, and hoodies and jackets build on the same skills.
Cotton lawn, double gauze, linen and rayon are popular for woven summer tops. For a tee or tank, a cotton spandex jersey is easy to handle.
Yes, with a stretch needle and a test seam on a scrap first. A loose tee is easier than a fitted one.
Print at actual size with no scaling and measure the test square before you tape the pages together.
