Cara Top PDF Pattern
Sizes: UK 4-28 / US 2-26 / EU 32-56
Easy to Print (A0 + A4/US Letter)
Metric & Imperial Measurements
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The Cara Top is a simple summer blouse that's flexible enough to wear in a wafty muslin at the beach or in a smarter silk as part of a wedding two-piece. It comes with 2 length options, shorter to sit right on the hip or a little longer to hit the top of the thigh.
It is a simple piece to make which means it’s a great project for beginners, however this doesn’t mean we cut corners on the construction quality. You’ll be using french seam construction and you’ll have the option of a double fold hem or a flat binding to finish the hem and armholes.
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Skill Level
Suitable for beginners and early makers. If you're a total beginner we recommend following our online workshop to start your sewing journey.
Construction techniques: French seam, darts, collar, hemming or flat binding, button stands and buttons & button holes
Sizing & Fit
Sizing: Sizes 4 - 28 (with PDF Layers)
Getting your fit right for the Cara Top is relatively simple. The main measurement you need to check is the bust, making sure you choose a size that has a bit of room for movement.
Measurements in cm
UK 4 | US 0 | EU 32Bust - 91, Waist - 104.4, Shorter length - 59, Longer length - 67
UK 6 | US 2 | EU 34Bust - 93.5, Waist - 106.9, Shorter length - 59.2, Longer length - 67.2
UK 8 | US 4 | EU 36Bust - 96, Waist - 109, Shorter length - 59.5, Longer length - 67.5
UK 10 | US 6 | EU 38 Bust - 101, Waist - 114, Shorter length - 60, Longer length - 68
UK 12 | US 8 | EU 40Bust - 106, Waist - 119, Shorter length - 60.5, Longer length - 68.5
UK 14 | US 10 | EU 42Bust - 111, Waist - 124, Shorter length - 61, Longer length - 69
UK 16 | US 12 | EU 44Bust - 116, Waist - 129, Shorter length - 61.5, Longer length - 69.5
UK 18 | US 14 | EU 46Bust - 122, Waist - 135, Shorter length - 62, Longer length - 70
UK 20 | US 16 | EU 48Bust - 128, Waist - 141, Shorter length - 62.5, Longer length - 70.5
UK 22 | US 18 | EU 50Bust - 134, Waist - 147, Shorter length - 63, Longer length - 71
UK 24 | US 20 | EU 52Bust - 140, Waist - 153, Shorter length - 63.5, Longer length - 71.5
UK 26 | US 22 | EU 54Bust - 146, Waist - 159, Shorter length - 64, Longer length - 72
UK 28 | US 24 | EU 56Bust - 152, Waist - 165, Shorter length - 64.5, Longer length - 72.5
Materials Needed
Construction techniques: French seam, darts, collar, hemming or flat binding, button stands and buttons & button holes
Suitable fabrics: Light weight cottons and linens are perfect for this style
Fabric requirements: Our lay-plans are always done on a single layer of fabric to reduce wastage.
Self Fabric width 150cm | Sizes 4 - 12 = 90cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 150cm | Sizes 18 - 20 = 160cm
Self Fabric width 110cm | Sizes 4 - 12 = 150cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 150cm |
Sizes 18 - 20 = 160cm
Materials list: Self Fabric (see above), 5 x small buttons, 1 x spool of thread, either matching or contrast, a small strip of fusing for the buttons stands
Pages to print: Instructions - 12, A4/US Letter - 22, A0 - 1
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2. Or you can print it yourself on a home printer in A4 or US Letter format and then tile the pages together using tape.
Using PDF layers:
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Cara Top PDF Pattern
I purchased the pattern and video tutorial as I learn better following a video, often rewinding to double check on some of the sections, particularly collars, which I always seem to struggle with. I enjoyed learning the new skill of French seams and double hems, all of which is building my confidence to try the Overshirt next.
This pattern has great lines and flows nicely over the body. I made mine in a drapey slub linen and it worked perfectly.
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