
The Pleat Top (PDF)
Make your own asymmetrical draped top with this easy-to-sew PDF pattern for the Pleat Top.
Designed with beginners in mind, this top simply slips on over the head with no zippers or buttons needed.
It features a boat neckline, short kimono sleeves, four pleats on the right side, and a left-side slit for easy movement.
The top is finished with French seams, so there's no need for an overlocker, and the inside looks just as neat as the outside.
A quick and satisfying make that lets even beginner sewists create a chic and unique design.
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Included
- PDF pattern in A4, A0 and US letter formats, with layers so you can print only the size you need.
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Skill level
Beginner
Sizing
This pattern comes in UK sizes 4 - 18
Choose your size by comparing your body measurements to the chart below.
Body measurements in CM:
UK Sizes | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
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Bust | 78 | 82 | 86 | 90 | 94 | 98 | 102 | 106 |
Waist | 60 | 64 | 68 | 72 | 76 | 80 | 84 | 88 |
Hips | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 | 100 | 104 | 108 | 112 |
Finished garment measurements in CM:
UK Sizes | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
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Bust | 86 | 90 | 94 | 98 | 102 | 106 | 110 | 114 |
Waist | 77 | 81 | 85 | 89 | 93 | 97 | 101 | 105 |
Length at CB | 52.5 | 53 | 53.5 | 54 | 54.5 | 55 | 55.5 | 56 |
SHOULDER LENGTH | 18.2 | 19 | 19.8 | 20.6 | 21.4 | 22.2 | 23 | 23.5 |
Full measurement chart included in the instructions
Materials needed
We recommend using lightweight woven fabrics with little to no stretch and a fluid drape, such as poplin, satin, chambray, or crepe.
Please allow 5% extra for shrinkage.
WITHOUT NAP | WITH NAP | |||||
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Fabric width | UK4-10 | UK12-14 | UK16-18 | UK4-10 | UK12-14 | UK16-18 |
150CM | 0.8 M | 1 M | 1.1 M | 0.9 M | 1.2 M | 1.4 M |
135CM | 1.1 M | 1.4 M | 1.4 M | 1.4 M | 1.4 M | 1.4 M |
You will also need 1 spool of matching sewing thread.