Samara Top

Super Samara Top

What a lovely pattern to sew, I'm very new to sewing but found the instructions very clear and the pattern easy for a newbie like me. I was so happy with how it turned out I made 3 different ones: 3/4 sleeve, short sleeve and the elasticated long sleeve. I would absolutely recommend this pattern even for very new sewers- it was great. I'm super happy and I got complimented on how nice it was, which pleased me alot. I also purchased the Frida shirt but am building up to that 🙂 Thank you Tilly.

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!

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!).