Your new favourite top!

Sew your own jersey tops with this easy-to-use guide. This sewing pattern includes step-by-step photo instructions and helpful tips for stitching jersey on a regular sewing machine – no overlocker or serger required!

Agnes is a close-fitting jersey top, speedy to sew and simple to fit, finished with a narrow band at the neckline. Choose from long or cropped sleeves; plain or ruched sleeves; scoop neckline or ruched sweetheart neckline - eight possible combinations. Irresistibly wearable and endlessly versatile, Agnes is destined to become a wardrobe staple that you’ll make again and again!

PRINTED PATTERN - You’ll receive a gorgeous printed package in the post containing full scale pattern sheets and a colour guide with step-by-step photo instructions.

SKILL LEVEL - Improvers

ONLINE WORKSHOP - Sign up for our course -  - and you'll get the digital version of this pattern for free, included in the workshop materials! You'll also see a 20% discount code to buy the printed pattern if you prefer us to send you one in the post.

MAKER GALLERY - Get inspired by what other people are making in the .

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - Light- to medium-weight stretch knit fabrics, such as cotton jersey, viscose jersey or wool jersey. Check that the fabric can be stretched crosswise at least 25% wider than its original width.

SUPPLIES

• Fabric – 1.5m (1 5/8 yards) x 147cm (58in) wide for all sizes
  OR 1.5m (1 5/8 yards) x 115cm (45in) wide for sizes 1-5
  OR 2.3m (2½ yards) x 115cm (45in) wide for sizes 6-8
• Matching thread
• 25cm (10in) x 6-8mm wide clear elastic, ribbon or stay tape to stabilise the shoulders
• Optional: 0.5m (20in) x 5mm 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)

SIZES (body measurements)