Two models wearing the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern. One model features the top cropped at the high hip, with elbow-length sleeves with elastic cuffs, while the other model wears a white Samara top with bracelet length sleeves and hip-length hem, highlighting the versatility of this easy top sewing pattern.

Model wearing a green and blue graphic print top, cropped at the high hip, with elbow-length sleeves with elastic cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Side view of our model wearing a green and blue graphic print top, cropped at the high hip, with elbow-length sleeves with elastic cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Model sitting down wearing a green and blue graphic print top, cropped at the high hip, with elbow-length sleeves with elastic cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Model wearing a white Samara top with bracelet length sleeves and hip-length hem. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Back view of our model wearing a white Samara top with bracelet length sleeves and hip-length hem. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Full length view of our model wearing a white Samara top with bracelet length sleeves and hip-length hem. Worn with blue jeans. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Model wearing a green Samara top, cropped at the high hip, with short sleeves. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Full length image of our model wearing a green Samara top, cropped at the high hip, with short sleeves. Worn with white jeans. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Back view of our model wearing a green Samara top, cropped at the high hip, with short sleeves. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Highlighting the short sleeve, our model holds her arm out, wearing a green Samara top, cropped at the high hip, with short sleeves. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Model wearing a pink and red gingham Samara top, tucked into dark blue jeans, with full-length sleeves and elasticated cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Technical drawings of the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Front cover of the Tilly and the Buttons Samara sewing pattern featuring two models.

Tilly and the Buttons Samara sewing pattern back cover displaying available sizes, supplies, fabric suggestions, and technical drawings.

Samara Top

Name: Samara Top
Brand: Tilly and the Buttons
SKU: 1049
Price: 19.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Printed or PDF Sewing Pattern

£19.50

Tax included.

PATTERN FORMAT

Printed Sewing Pattern UK 6-34

PDF Sewing Pattern UK 6-34

Bundle: Printed + PDF Sewing Pattern UK 6-34

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YOU CAN MAKE THIS!

An ideal sewing project for beginners, Samara is an easy-breezy top that’s quick and simple to make. It has a modern, relaxed fit, with V neckline, drop shoulders, four sleeve styles, and two hemlines to choose from. Our easy-to-follow photo instructions will guide you through each step of the way.

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Simple construction with no fiddly bits
Easy-fitting bodice with drop shoulders
V neckline, finished with a facing
Choice of hip-length hem or cropped at the high hip
Choice of four sleeves - short or bracelet-length straight sleeves, or elbow-length or full-length with elasticated cuffs

SKILL LEVEL - For Beginners

PATTERN SUPPORT - Need extra help sewing Samara? Take Tilly's online workshop!

MODEL GARMENT SIZES - Sinead (green short sleeve top and green & blue graphic print top) is wearing a size 9 (UK 22). Jess (white top and pink & red gingham top) is wearing a size 5 (UK 14).

We label our sewing pattern sizes with generic numbers from 1 to 15. Please measure your bust, waist, and hips to determine which size(s) fit you best. The pattern instructions include a link to an article on fitting tips to help you tailor the pattern to your unique shape, including how to combine multiple sizes.

Size range: UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

	BODY MEASUREMENTS
SIZE	HIGH BUST	BUST	WAIST	HIP
1 UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34 / AUS 6	71cm (28in)	76cm (30in)	61cm (24in)	84cm (33in)
2 UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36 / AUS 8	76cm (30in)	81cm (32in)	66cm (26in)	89cm (35in)
3 UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38 / AUS 10	81.5cm (32in)	86.5cm (34in)	71cm (28in)	94cm (37in)
4 UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40 / AUS 12	86.5cm (34in)	91.5cm (36in)	76cm (30in)	99cm (39in)
5 UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42 / AUS 14	91.5cm (36in)	96.5cm (38in)	81cm (32in)	104cm (41in)
6 UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44 / AUS 16	96.5cm (38in)	101.5cm (40in)	86.5cm (34in)	109cm (43in)
7 UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46 / AUS 18	101.5cm (40in)	112cm (44in)	94cm (37in)	114cm (45in)
8 UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48 / AUS 20	106.5cm (42in)	117cm (46in)	99cm (39in)	119.5cm (47in)
9 UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50 / AUS 22	112cm (44in)	122cm (48in)	104cm (41in)	124.5cm (49in)
10 UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52 / AUS 24	117cm (46in)	127cm (50in)	109cm (43in)	129.5cm (51in)
11 UK 26 / US 22 / EUR 54 / AUS 26	122cm (48in)	132cm (52in)	114cm (45in)	134.5cm (53in)
12 UK 28 / US 24 / EUR 56 / AUS 28	127cm (50in)	137cm (54in)	119.5cm (47in)	139.5cm (55in)
13 UK 30 / US 26 / EUR 58 / AUS 30	132cm (52in)	142cm (56in)	124.5cm (49in)	144.5cm (57in)
14 UK 32 / US 28 / EUR 60 / AUS 32	137cm (54in)	147cm (58in)	129.5cm (51in)	150cm (59in)
15 UK 34 / US 30 / EUR 62 / AUS 34	142cm (56in)	152.5cm (60in)	134.5cm (53in)	155cm (61in)

Supplies

Fabric (see below)
Matching thread
0.4m (1/2yd) x 90cm (1yd) wide iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
For lightweight/crinkled fabric: 0.9m (1yd) x 15mm (5/8in) wide bias-cut strips of lightweight interfacing or iron-on stay tape
For elasticated sleeve versions: 0.75m (7/8yd) x 20mm (¾in) wide elastic, plus 2 safety pins
Sewing machine and basic tools

Fabric Suggestions

Light-to medium-weight fabrics such as cotton lawn, poplin, seersucker, double gauze, washed linen, and linen-viscose blends. If you’re a more confident stitcher, try viscose (rayon), lyocell (Tencel), or crêpe de chine.

Fabric Requirements

140cm (56in) wide

Cropped length + short / elbow-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-6 - 1.5m (1 3/4yd)
-sizes 7-15 - 1.9m (2 1/8yd)

Cropped length + bracelet / full-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-6 - 1.7m (1 7/8yd)
-sizes 7-15 - 2.1m (2 3/8yd)

Hip length + short / elbow-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-6 - 1.8m (2yd)
-sizes 7-15 - 2.2m (2 1/2yd)

Hip length + bracelet / full-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-6 - 2m (2 1/4yd)
-sizes 7-15 - 2.4m (2 5/8yd)

115cm (45in) wide

Cropped length + short / elbow-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-9 - 1.8m (2yd)
-sizes 10-15 - 2.2m (2 1/2yd)

Cropped length + bracelet / full-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-9 - 2.1m (2 3/8yd)
-sizes 10-15 - 2.6m (2 7/8yd)

Hip length + short / elbow-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-9 - 2.1m (2 3/8yd)
-sizes 10-15 - 2.5m (2 3/4yd)

Hip length + bracelet / full-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-9 - 2.3m (2 1/2yd)
-sizes 10-15 - 2.9m (3 1/4yd)

Printed or PDF

Printed Sewing Pattern

You will receive a beautiful printed package in the post, containing:

Full-scale pattern sheets in the pattern’s complete size range
A full-colour booklet with clear, step-by-step photo instructions

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PDF + Projector File Sewing Pattern

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Projector-friendly files – Trace your pattern directly onto fabric using a projector (no printing required).
Multiple print options – Print at home on A4 or US Letter paper (using a laptop or desktop computer), or use the A0 copyshop files for professional printing.
Correct scaling – You’ll need Adobe Reader (free to download) to print at the correct scale.

Printed + PDF Bundle

You’ll receive everything included in both formats:

A printed pattern and full-colour instruction booklet delivered to your door
Instant access to the PDF + projector files via email

One purchase. Total flexibility.

GET INSPIRED #SewingSamara

Great, simple pattern

I made two of these in parallel - a short-sleeved cropped version and a hip-length version with an elasticised sleeve, both out of a linen fabric. The A0 pattern was very convenient to have printed in a print shop. The instructions were clear and the images included really helped! Since this is oversized and I was on the verge of one of the sizes, next time I would size down instead. I will definitely make another one eventually!

Hi Sarah, thanks so much for your lovely review! It's so great to hear how much you love the design and that you're already planning your third version! I hope you enjoy wearing all of your Samara tops. :) Happy sewing, Virginija x

First time try with a Tilly and the Buttons pattern.

I loved the Samara pattern as soon as I saw it, and could imagine making lots of versions using some of the fabulous fabrics available now. The photos of the blouse made up by others were inspiring too. It was easy to piece the downloaded pattern together and it was easy to sew up too. My first version uses some cotton lawn I had in my stash and it’s very light and comfortable to wear. I’m taking it on holiday with me soon!

Hi Jools, thanks so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! It’s so great to hear that you loved the look of the pattern, made it up, and are already planning holiday outfits with your beautiful new top! I hope you enjoy wearing it, and it’s always wonderful to hear that you had such a positive experience with us from the very beginning. Have a lovely holiday! Virginija x

Love it!

I love this pattern! It makes the perfect crop top for me and can't wait to make it in different fabrics!

Hi Stella, thanks so much for your amazing review! It’s so great to hear that you love the pattern and are already planning future versions, yay! Enjoy wearing them all!:) Happy sewing, Virginija x

Excellent pattern!

Simple, versatile, useful pattern. Made in viscose - elegant result! Love it, will make more.

Hi Kristina, thank you so much for such a glowing review! It’s so lovely to hear how much you enjoyed the pattern - your Samara top is gorgeous. I hope you enjoy wearing it! Virginija x

What a useful top!

I have now made two Samara tops, one in cotton lawn and the other in cotton poplin. I'm an experienced dressmaker and historical re-enactor who spends most of her sewing time making Victorian clothing (including corsets) or WW2 vintage outfits, so it was pure pleasure to sew something quick and simple. Putting the pdf pattern together was so much easier than many that I have used from other designers and the instructions really clear too. I can see me making variations of the Samara for the summer (if we ever get one, that is!).

Hi Pamela, thanks so much for leaving such a lovely review! It sounds like the Samara top was the perfect palette cleanser in between your incredible project. :) I hope you enjoy making more, and you can always opt for a long sleeve version for the British summer ;) Happy sewing! Virginija x

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