The Holiday Shirt and Top
Digital pattern
£12.50
SEWING ABILITY: MEDIUM
Jo-Anne M, CanadaI LOVE this top. I’ve made 3 short sleeve versions and look forward to making the longer hooded shirt with drawstring. I used linen and 100% cotton. They look and feel great with linen trousers and jeans. The pattern can quite easily be made in a day including cutting time.
I had a bit of trouble figuring out how to get a neat V on the neckline when stitching facing to garment. I reached out to Uma at admin@themakersatelier.com for guidance. Clipping the seam allowance very close to precise point of V on both garment and facing allowed me to manipulate the stitches to achieve a better point.
I shortened the top by 2 inches and raised the V-neck opening by 1.5 inches. I decreased the length of the collar to create a notched collar on one of the tops. I like it both ways. I’ve also made The Maker’s Top, The Box Shirt and The Lounge Shirt. LOVE them all!!!
I have purchased patterns for: Two Contemporary Sweatshirts, The Utility Coat and The Wide-Legged Trousers. I’m Looking forward to making these as well.
Gail, UKI'm really keen to share my success with one of your fabulously effortless patterns - after years of 'free form sewing' with no pattern - they are a delight to use! I made your holiday top in a lovely green cotton before tackling the 'kit' in ivory linen that I bought from you. I haven't worn the ivory one yet, but I had loads of compliments for my green one - no-one believing I'd made it. I'm excited to wear the linen one as I know I'm going to love it every bit as much. I reduced the length on both -- the green one is slightly shorter than the ivory one but they are both a couple of inches shorter than the pattern. It's just the way I prefer to wear this shape of top. For Autumn / winter, I'm planning a version in a medium weight, knitted, jersey. I'll lengthen the sleeves to three quarters and add in a slit at the bottom of the sleeve,like the ones in the shirt hem on the pattern. If it works out like I hope it does, I'll send a photo of that one too! A tip for anyone who does get the kit in linen from you ... finish the edges before making up the garment! I wish I had done because there are loose threads all over the place! Love your patterns and the clear layout of your website is fab too. I'm definitely a Maker's Atelier convert
Ruth, UK
Raquel, USAThe Holiday Top is in my opinion a great wardrobe builder, boxy top. Very comfortable to wear. The construction of the garment is very easy with the exception of the front facing because the instructions are a bit tricky. The pattern is printed in a very sturdy paper (I love it!) and has lots of tips and drawings. I’m sure I will sew this top many times!
Jo-Anne M, CanadaI LOVE this top. I’ve made 3 short sleeve versions and look forward to making the longer hooded shirt with drawstring. I used linen and 100% cotton. They look and feel great with linen trousers and jeans. The pattern can quite easily be made in a day including cutting time.
I had a bit of trouble figuring out how to get a neat V on the neckline when stitching facing to garment. I reached out to Uma at admin@themakersatelier.com for guidance. Clipping the seam allowance very close to precise point of V on both garment and facing allowed me to manipulate the stitches to achieve a better point.
I shortened the top by 2 inches and raised the V-neck opening by 1.5 inches. I decreased the length of the collar to create a notched collar on one of the tops. I like it both ways. I’ve also made The Maker’s Top, The Box Shirt and The Lounge Shirt. LOVE them all!!!
I have purchased patterns for: Two Contemporary Sweatshirts, The Utility Coat and The Wide-Legged Trousers. I’m Looking forward to making these as well.
Gail, UKI'm really keen to share my success with one of your fabulously effortless patterns - after years of 'free form sewing' with no pattern - they are a delight to use! I made your holiday top in a lovely green cotton before tackling the 'kit' in ivory linen that I bought from you. I haven't worn the ivory one yet, but I had loads of compliments for my green one - no-one believing I'd made it. I'm excited to wear the linen one as I know I'm going to love it every bit as much. I reduced the length on both -- the green one is slightly shorter than the ivory one but they are both a couple of inches shorter than the pattern. It's just the way I prefer to wear this shape of top. For Autumn / winter, I'm planning a version in a medium weight, knitted, jersey. I'll lengthen the sleeves to three quarters and add in a slit at the bottom of the sleeve,like the ones in the shirt hem on the pattern. If it works out like I hope it does, I'll send a photo of that one too! A tip for anyone who does get the kit in linen from you ... finish the edges before making up the garment! I wish I had done because there are loose threads all over the place! Love your patterns and the clear layout of your website is fab too. I'm definitely a Maker's Atelier convert
Raquel, USAThe Holiday Top is in my opinion a great wardrobe builder, boxy top. Very comfortable to wear. The construction of the garment is very easy with the exception of the front facing because the instructions are a bit tricky. The pattern is printed in a very sturdy paper (I love it!) and has lots of tips and drawings. I’m sure I will sew this top many times!
Jo-Anne M, CanadaI LOVE this top. I’ve made 3 short sleeve versions and look forward to making the longer hooded shirt with drawstring. I used linen and 100% cotton. They look and feel great with linen trousers and jeans. The pattern can quite easily be made in a day including cutting time.
I had a bit of trouble figuring out how to get a neat V on the neckline when stitching facing to garment. I reached out to Uma at admin@themakersatelier.com for guidance. Clipping the seam allowance very close to precise point of V on both garment and facing allowed me to manipulate the stitches to achieve a better point.
I shortened the top by 2 inches and raised the V-neck opening by 1.5 inches. I decreased the length of the collar to create a notched collar on one of the tops. I like it both ways. I’ve also made The Maker’s Top, The Box Shirt and The Lounge Shirt. LOVE them all!!!
I have purchased patterns for: Two Contemporary Sweatshirts, The Utility Coat and The Wide-Legged Trousers. I’m Looking forward to making these as well.
Gail, UKI'm really keen to share my success with one of your fabulously effortless patterns - after years of 'free form sewing' with no pattern - they are a delight to use! I made your holiday top in a lovely green cotton before tackling the 'kit' in ivory linen that I bought from you. I haven't worn the ivory one yet, but I had loads of compliments for my green one - no-one believing I'd made it. I'm excited to wear the linen one as I know I'm going to love it every bit as much. I reduced the length on both -- the green one is slightly shorter than the ivory one but they are both a couple of inches shorter than the pattern. It's just the way I prefer to wear this shape of top. For Autumn / winter, I'm planning a version in a medium weight, knitted, jersey. I'll lengthen the sleeves to three quarters and add in a slit at the bottom of the sleeve,like the ones in the shirt hem on the pattern. If it works out like I hope it does, I'll send a photo of that one too! A tip for anyone who does get the kit in linen from you ... finish the edges before making up the garment! I wish I had done because there are loose threads all over the place! Love your patterns and the clear layout of your website is fab too. I'm definitely a Maker's Atelier convert
Raquel, USAThe Holiday Top is in my opinion a great wardrobe builder, boxy top. Very comfortable to wear. The construction of the garment is very easy with the exception of the front facing because the instructions are a bit tricky. The pattern is printed in a very sturdy paper (I love it!) and has lots of tips and drawings. I’m sure I will sew this top many times!
Jo-Anne M, CanadaI LOVE this top. I’ve made 3 short sleeve versions and look forward to making the longer hooded shirt with drawstring. I used linen and 100% cotton. They look and feel great with linen trousers and jeans. The pattern can quite easily be made in a day including cutting time.
I had a bit of trouble figuring out how to get a neat V on the neckline when stitching facing to garment. I reached out to Uma at admin@themakersatelier.com for guidance. Clipping the seam allowance very close to precise point of V on both garment and facing allowed me to manipulate the stitches to achieve a better point.
I shortened the top by 2 inches and raised the V-neck opening by 1.5 inches. I decreased the length of the collar to create a notched collar on one of the tops. I like it both ways. I’ve also made The Maker’s Top, The Box Shirt and The Lounge Shirt. LOVE them all!!!
I have purchased patterns for: Two Contemporary Sweatshirts, The Utility Coat and The Wide-Legged Trousers. I’m Looking forward to making these as well.
Gail, UKI'm really keen to share my success with one of your fabulously effortless patterns - after years of 'free form sewing' with no pattern - they are a delight to use! I made your holiday top in a lovely green cotton before tackling the 'kit' in ivory linen that I bought from you. I haven't worn the ivory one yet, but I had loads of compliments for my green one - no-one believing I'd made it. I'm excited to wear the linen one as I know I'm going to love it every bit as much. I reduced the length on both -- the green one is slightly shorter than the ivory one but they are both a couple of inches shorter than the pattern. It's just the way I prefer to wear this shape of top. For Autumn / winter, I'm planning a version in a medium weight, knitted, jersey. I'll lengthen the sleeves to three quarters and add in a slit at the bottom of the sleeve,like the ones in the shirt hem on the pattern. If it works out like I hope it does, I'll send a photo of that one too! A tip for anyone who does get the kit in linen from you ... finish the edges before making up the garment! I wish I had done because there are loose threads all over the place! Love your patterns and the clear layout of your website is fab too. I'm definitely a Maker's Atelier convert
Raquel, USAThe Holiday Top is in my opinion a great wardrobe builder, boxy top. Very comfortable to wear. The construction of the garment is very easy with the exception of the front facing because the instructions are a bit tricky. The pattern is printed in a very sturdy paper (I love it!) and has lots of tips and drawings. I’m sure I will sew this top many times!
Fabric and Trim Suggestions
Light to medium weight woven fabrics including cottons, linens and denim. The long sleeved hooded version would also work well in lightweight waterproof fabrics and oilskins. This style can also be made in medium weight jersey fabrics.
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