Free sewing Pattern Oliva Top

 

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This is our newest Free pattern: The Olivia top

An off-the-shoulder, easy and super trendy summer top.

If you have not made one yet, this is your chance to grab the copy of the pattern for free and follow an easy, step by step tutorial on how to make this Olivia top.

 

As always, we have worked with the amazing PatternMaker USA software to make this pattern a reality.

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THE PATTERN FEATURES:

A loose fit off the shoulder top with an encased elastic and a rounded hemline.

The materials you will need:

1 1/2 yard of light weight woven fabric ( I used this chambray purchased from Imagine Gnats)

1 yard of 3/4 inch wide elastic

Coordinating thread

regular sewing needles

2 medium size safety pins.

PRINTING INFORMATION

The pattern will print 20 pages.  This file has been tiled to 7.5 to 10 inches so it can be used by letter and A4 format paper.

Each page is marked with a number so you can easily assemble the pages.

Sometimes there are issues with the size of the pages so, please make sure:

1.  The printing option on your printer shows ”Actual Size’ for the pages.
2. Then, check that the 4” X 4”  or 10.1 X 10.1 cms square test is the right size.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE PATTERN:

Here is the image of how the pattern should be assembled.  Make sure the blue diamonds are aligned correctly.

 

MEASUREMENT CHART: As always our patterns come from size 4 to 22.  Please choose the right size by following this sample size chart (this is not the finished garment size)

Each pattern has a specific line color.  Please, check which line color and type will be the one you need.

 

 

SEWING TUTORIAL:

 

1.  Place the front and back bodice pieces together, right sides facing and sew along the side seam.

 

1.  Serge the armhole area or use a zigzag stitch to prevent the fabric from fraying 

 

1.  Then, fold the armhole 1/4 inch to the wrong side and press.

After that, sew along 1/4 inch.

 

1.  Now, make a straight stitch 3/8 inch along the hemline.

 

1.  Now fold the fabric to the wrong side using the stitch line.  Press flat.

 

1.  Now fold again and sew along the hemline 3/8 inch from the edge.
   

 

1.  STRAPS:  Place both pieces of the strap together, right sides facing and sew along the sides.
2.  Now, serge along the bottom of the strap or use a zigzag stitch to prevent the fabric from fraying.

1.  Place the right sides of the strap to the right side of the bodice.
2.  Sew along the front and back.  Then, press flat on the right side.

 

1.  Fold the fabric from the strap about 2 inches to the inside of the top.  Press again.
   
   After that, sew along the edge of the fold you have just made (i.e. 2 inches from the top)  Remember to leave a 4” opening to insert the elastic into it.
   
2.  Grab the elastic and add two safety pins to it, one on each edge.

 

1.  Now, pin one side to the top opening and insert the other pin into the hole
2.  Pull the elastic all the way through the casing until you have both sides on your hands.  Then, sew them together and close the opening you made to insert the elastic.