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The Drop Sleeve Top

The Drop Sleeve Top The Drop Sleeve Top

The Drop Sleeve Top is a free special treat for our newsletter subscribers! 

The Drop Sleeve Top is the perfect first project for those who have just learnt to sew! We will take you step-by-step through the process of creating your very first garment and introduce you to our method of sewing.

Not so new to sewing? You'll whip this top up in no time and will fall in love with the versatile shape. Be creative by adding in an exposed zip at the back or by colour blocking the sleeves. 

The Drop Sleeve Top is a relaxed fit top with a drop sleeve that finishes at the elbow. The back is finished with a simple button and loop with a facing.

Pattern sizes - UK 6 - 22

Skill level - Absolute beginner 

To grab your copy of The Drop Sleeve Top sign up for our newsletter.

You'll receive an instant hello for us, after confirming your subscription, followed by another email with the following PDF files: 

  • Print At Home pattern sheet - set to print on a4 & US paper size
  • Print At Copy Shop pattern sheet - set to print on A0 paper
  • The Drop Sleeve Top digital instruction manual 
  • The option to purchase the pattern sheet & instruction book
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Sewing Pattern Product Options

Printed Sewing Pattern

Encased in a beautiful re-closable envelope, you'll receive one copy of the sewing pattern sheet for your selected pattern printed on high quality 60gsm sewing pattern paper, a photographed step-by-step a5 instruction book, a guide to taking accurate measurements and a checklist card.


Printed Sewing Pattern with additional pattern sheet

The same as the printed sewing pattern option plus an additional sewing pattern sheet. The second pattern sheet copy is perfect for those that don't want to trace or if you are making it in another size.


Digital PDF Pattern

After purchase, you'll instantly receive the digital files which contains:

This is a digital product. You will need to download the files and then print them at home or at a copy shop. The digital instruction book is perfect for working through on your mobile or tablet screen.

The files will be emailed to the email used to purchase the product.


Digital PDF Pattern Plus A0 Pattern Sheet

With this option you'll receive the digitals files via email and will also receive the A0 pattern sheet in the post. 

Please note that when you select this option you will only receive the digital files via email when we fulfil the order. 



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