FREE SEWING PATTERN: Scallop Top

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I am happy to introduce my Scallop Top today.
I wanted to make a scallop neckline for a while, so I am happy to see it coming to life with this design.I, first, thought about a dress…but it seems to me as it went to vintage looking; nothing wrong about it, but it was not me completely. I believe that the top makes more sense to my own wardrobe. In any case I added the dress for you if you would like to try it as well 😉

This top was made in collaboration with Fort Worth Fabric Studio. They have been great supporting my blog and giving me the opportunity to make this project.

The fabric

I have decided to work with Confetti Dot Grass by Dear Stella.

The fabric was great to work with and it helped to complete the vision I have for the top.

Materials

Printed patterns
Matching thread
Scissors

Click here for the Measurement Chart

Printing Instructions:

This printable PDF pattern is assembled BY OVERLAPPING THE PAGES 1/2 centimeter. That will make it easier to assemble and avoid further fitting issues.The pattern comes in letter size paper.To print this pattern, go the PDF document. Select FILE — PRINT.
This will be the layout of your pattern:

The top

It will print 16 pages.Wait until all the pages are printed before taking them from the printer; it will make it easier to assemble.When finish printing, place the pages as the layout below. Then use tape to put them together. Now cut the pieces.

The Dress

This will print 32 pages, but you can surely skip from number 27 to 32.

Sometimes, there are problems with the printing process and the patterns come in the wrong size (a little bit smaller). To avoid this, check the 1 inch square inside of the front bodice pattern. It will help you to see if the patterns are the correct size.

The PDF pattern comes in sizes from 4 to 22 (US Size). If you have any doubts about the sizes, please refer to the body measurement chart above.The colors for each size are:
Size

4: Black
6: Red
8: Green
10: Blue
12: Orange
14: Purple
16: Yellow
18: Pink
20: Light Green
22: Brown

This pattern comes with a 1/2 inch seam allowance, unless indicated otherwise.

Yardage:

Top:
For 45” wide fabric: 1 1/2 yard

Dress:
For 45” wide fabric: 2 1/4 yards

Instructions

Place Front and back bodice together and close sides and shoulders. Create the bodice front and back darts by following the printed pattern

Waistband:

Place front and back together and close the sides. Attach to the top.

Peplum: Place front and back pieces together and close the sides. Attach to the waistband area.

Fold the peplum and stitch the side seams.

Facing: Place front and back pieces together and close the sides.

Create the hemline on the peplum.

You can check on this tutorial to make it HERE

Turn around and iron flat. Repeat with the armhole facing

DOWNLOAD THE PATTERN HERE

Comments

Dawn says

June 27, 2015 at 3:20 pm

Thank you for the lovely pattern. There seems to be a step or two missing from the instructions though. I am in the process of sewing this shirt right now and a bit confused but I’ll get through. Thanks again!

- Daniela says
  
  June 28, 2015 at 3:55 am
  
  Hi Dawn,
  
  Thanks for your comment. I will check on the tutorial during the week to see how it can be improved.
  
  Happy Sewing!
  
Noëlle Adam says

July 31, 2015 at 12:12 pm

Hello ! Thank you for this very pretty pattern. The neck is very charming.
But I have a question. Since this garment looks fitted, with darts and all, how do you enter into it ? Is it intended only for strechchy fabrics ? On most women, the bust is larger than the waist. I see no zipper on side or back. Thank you for your help.

- Daniela says
  
  July 31, 2015 at 4:00 pm
  
  Hi Noelle,
  
  Thanks for your comment. I am sorry for the inconvenience. The pattern should definitely have a zipper on the back. If you want to do that, I suggest to add 1/4 inch seam allowance to the back bodice.
  
  I will be checking on that pattern.
  
  Happy Sewing!