• Learn to sew your own jersey tops on a regular sewing machine (yes, really!). Irresistibly wearable, Agnes is a versatile wardrobe staple you'll want to sew again and again! 
  

  • Close fitting silhouette
  • Choice of scoop neckline or ruched sweetheart neckline, both finished with a narrow neckband
  • Choice of sleeve lengths - full length or cropped above the elbow
  • Optional on-trend ruching at the shoulders
  • No overlocker or serger needed!
    
    

  ONLINE WORKSHOP - Want some extra help sewing stretchy jersey? Sign up for our online video workshop, Learn to Sew Jersey Tops!

  SKILL LEVEL - Confident Beginners

  PATTERN SUPPORT - Need extra Agnes sewing help? See our FREE tutorials!

  MODEL SIZES - Samantha (lilac top & rainbow stripe tops) wears a size 9-11 (UK 22-26), Vissolela (pink top) wears size 6-7 (UK 16-18) and Stephanie (blue & white stripe and white dotty tops) wears size 2-3 (UK 8-10).

SUPPLIES

• Fabric – see below
• Matching thread
• 25cm (10in) x 6-8mm (¼in) wide clear elastic, ribbon or stay tape to stabilise the shoulders
• Optional: 0.5m (5/8yd) x 5mm (1/8-¼in) wide woven or braided elastic for the ruched sleeves and neckline
• Ballpoint or stretch needle for your sewing machine
• Sewing machine and basic tools (a rotary cutter and mat are useful)

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS

Light- to medium-weight stretch knit fabrics, such as cotton jersey, viscose jersey or wool jersey. Check the fabric can be stretched crosswise at least 25% wider than its original width, and that it pings back down to size after stretching.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

140CM (56IN) WIDE

Straight long sleeve:

• sizes 1-5 1.5m (1¾yd)
• sizes 6-10 1.6m (1¾yd)
• sizes 11-15 2.5m (2¾yd)

Straight cropped sleeve:

• sizes 1-5 1.2m (1 3/8yd)
• sizes 6-10 1.3m (1½yd)
• sizes 11-15 2.2m (2½yd)

Ruched long sleeve:

• sizes 1-5 1.6m (1 3/4yd)
• sizes 6-10 1.8m (2yd)
• sizes 11-15 2.6m (2 7/8yd)

Ruched cropped sleeve:

• sizes 1-5 1.3m (1 1/2yd)
• sizes 6-10 1.5m (1 3/4yd)
• sizes 11-15 2.3m (2 1/2yd)

115CM (45IN) WIDE

Straight long sleeve:

• sizes 1-5 1.5m (1¾yd)
• sizes 6-10 2.3m (2 1/2yd)
• sizes 11-15 2.5m (2¾yd)

Straight cropped sleeve:

• sizes 1-5 1.2m (1 3/8yd)
• sizes 6-10 2m (2 1/4yd)
• sizes 11-15 2.2m (2½yd)

Ruched long sleeve:

• sizes 1-5 1.7m (1 7/8yd)
• sizes 6-10 2.4m (2 5/8yd)
• sizes 11-15 2.6m (2 7/8yd)

Ruched cropped sleeve:

• sizes 1-5 1.4m (1 5/8yd)
• sizes 6-10 2.2m (2 1/2yd)
• sizes 11-15 2.3m (2 1/2yd) 

Sewing pattern sizes are labelled with generic numbers from 1 to 15. Use the body measurements to determine your size.

SIZE RANGE: UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34