Do you ever make something that you wear so much you wonder what you wore before you had it? The Drop Sleeve Top is one of those garments!
Comfy yet smart, slouchy yet polished, this top is a wardrobe workhorse. Plus it’s super easy to make. And did we mention, it’s FREE to our newsletter subscribers.
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PATTERN FEATURES
The Drop Sleeve Top has a relaxed fit with (you guessed it) a drop sleeve that finishes at the elbow. Ideal for beginners, our instructions will take you through each step of the process for creating your very own handmade top. Not so new to sewing? This will be a quick, easy project to whip up in an afternoon.
Colour block the sleeves, add a chunky zip at the back, go wild with prints; The Drop Sleeve Top is the ideal basic to add your own creative flourish to.
Pattern sizes – UK 6 – UK 22
Skill level – Beginner

PDF sewing pattern (you’ll receive a PDF print at home US and A4 paper plus the A0 pattern to print at a copy shop)
PDF step-by-step photographed instruction booklet
Want to make The Drop Sleeve Top but don’t fancy the fuss of printing and assembling your pattern? You can purchase the printed pattern sheet & instructions or just the pattern sheet from us once you receive your PDF files.
It’s optional to omit the opening at the back if you can pop it over your head easily. Simply remove the CB seam on the Back and the Back Facing and cut on the fold.
For any questions or support contact us at hello@theavidseamstress.co.uk. We hope you love making The Drop Sleeve Top.