From Birgitta Helmersson, the beautiful Zero Waste Tie Top comprises of two different style tops with various length options to create different looks!
This sewing pattern uses zero waste pattern cutting and is designed to fit on a particular size fabric. This sewing pattern pack comprises of instructions showing you how to draw shapes directly onto your fabric, leaving no waste. With the exception of some small templates to aide in the cutting process, no large paper pattern pieces are required/included.
The Zero Waste (ZW) Tie Top is an oversized shape with a relaxed fit and comes with a high neck and low neck option as well as 3 different garment lengths. This top features an attached neck band which turns into a tie that can be positioned at the front or back neck, as well as additional instructions on how to add side splits and adding gathers and a cuff to the sleeves.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sizes: The finished width of this garment is determined by the fabric width you use. There are 2 size options for this top, a size ONE and TWO with a maximum hip size of 125cm / 53". The pattern also includes additional instructions to size up further to a 155cm / 61" hip.
Fabrics and Notions:
The ZW Tie Top works great in a light - mid weight cotton or linen, as well as a mid weight silk or viscose. Both fabrics with some structure and fabrics with some drape work will work well.
Recommended Fabric Widths: 130 - 155cm / 51 - 61"
Yardage required: These are a guide only. The yardage requirements are different for each garment view you are working with and may change depending on if you want to make any adjustments to the lengths of the sleeves and body. Refer to the Instruction Booklet for more.
SIZE ONE
View 1: 100cm / 39"
View 2: 120cm / 47"
View 3: 55cm / 21.5"
View 4: 135cm / 53"
SIZE TWO
View 1: 120cm / 47"
View 2: 140cm / 55"
View 3: 80cm / 31.5"
View 4: 155cm / 61"
Notions: Garment View 3 requires x 2 buttons 18mm / 0.75" wide.
Recommended Tools: Sewing machine, iron, chalk or dissolvable pen, scissors, large right angle ruler and/or long straight ruler.
Techniques: Depending on the garment view you are working, some of the techniques include button holes, gathers and splits.
Click for Photo Tutorial for sewing the ZW Tie Top
Click for Tutorial about Cutting A General Zero Waste Garment
Photo Credits: Birgitta Helmersson
Only the sewing booklet, small templates and instructions are supplied - photos are for reference only for what the finished garment could look like.