PETULA TOP is a super simple pattern that is SO versatile because it not only is easy to make but you can run it up in a variety of fabrics to suit all seasons.
Make one for spring/summer in a linen viscose slub (available at Sewgirl-shop), cotton, viscose, lightweight linen, cotton, broderie anglais or double gauze, then in Autumn /Winter make one in cable knits, or sweatshirting . It would also be nice to make a sleeveless version in Autumn and wear a long sleeve shirt or teeshirt underneath or even in slinky velvet for a party top.
Petula top is a boxy shape with a round neck, a back neck opening which can be fastened with either loop and button or ties.
Shoulders are sloped giving it a chic silohette with a slightly cropped length. The hemline and short sleeves have facings to make it hang well, with a small vent opening at each lower side hem. The long sleeve version has a ‘batwing’ style silhouette.
Petula Top is available in multiple sizes from 8 to 30., an easy to sew pattern, suitable for beginners. This blog gives you an overview about how the top is made. Full step by step instructions are included with the pattern as well as large format multi sized templates on sturdy paper.
PATTERN ADD-ONS- The pattern also comes with two hack add-on instructions about how to colourblock or stripe the fabric before cutting out.
Here are the details showing the size guide and fabric requirements.
LINEN/VISCOSE SLUB
CABLE KNIT
COTTON GINGHAM
Here are some of the stages of making the Petula top. The pattern contains more in depth illustrations and instructions
Sew the back pieces together.Topstitch.Attach the Sleeve facings (short sleeve version only).Pin the Front to Back at the shoulder edges.Sew. Finish the raw edges.Sew together the Front and Back Facing pieces.Press. Topstitch.Pin the Facing to the neck edge.Stop 1cm in from the centre back vertical edge, insert the loop or tie. Fold facing over. Hand tack facing.Attach the sleeve. Pin the Front to Back. Sew.Nick the underarm seam allowance curved section. Fold back Sleeve cuff (long sleeve version only).Lower hem facing. Finish one edge.Pin to the Front/back lower edge. Sew.Nick the corner seam allowance.Press the seam allowance open.Fold the Facing to the wrong side. Pin.Hand tack all around.
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JOSIE JACKET pattern by Sewgirl- a lovely addition to any wardrobe. Chic and stylish, team up with skirts (Cecily or Dotty) or trousers (Elsie or Nora) for a timeless style and comfortable fit. Boxy in shape, with easy to insert raglan style sleeves, collar, cuffs and two large patch pockets. The jacket is fastened up by four buttons (as top image) or alternatively snap press studs (lower image).
Small (UK 8-10), Medium (UK 12-14), Large (16-18), XL (20-22) and 2XL (24-26).
Suitable fabrics to make Josie are 4.5 whale cord, 8oz denim, cotton canvas, or any medium weight cotton fabric.
You can see with this picture that I’ve used a piece of Liberty fabric to make the bias binding for the neck seam raw edge. I’ve also made a double line of stitching around the pockets and with the denim version, stitched a single line with contrast thread instead. I used a standard sewing thread in an off white colour. Sometimes I like to use two ends of thread together for extra stitch definition, by putting a second reel on the feeder, a topstitch thread could be used but I prefer a more subtle line of stitching.
Josie Jacket measurements and info..
Instead of using buttons, I made the denim jacket version with these heavy duty snaps. They come with a tool, all you need is a hammer and one pack makes 12 sets, enough for 4 jackets!
HOW TO MAKE JOSIE JACKET
Here are abridged step by steps about making Josie. The pattern includes a fully illustrated booklet with more in-depth instructions and glossary. Seam allowance is 1cm (3/8″).
All pattern pieces have notches which should be transferred to the pattern after cutting out. Buttonhole positions should be marked on the Front with some tailor tack stitches or an invisible marker pen.
POCKETS
First make up the pockets. Pin to the Jacket front pieces and stitch in place. The pattern templates show you where to place them.
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JOINING THE BACK PIECES
Sew together the Back pieces, finish the seam allowance raw edges then press to one side. Topstitch.
ATTACHING THE SLEEVES
Join the Front Sleeve to the Front on each side.
Join the Back Sleeve to the Back on each side.
Join the Front to Back at the Sleeve top edge.
JOINING THE FRONT TO BACK& SIDE SLITS
Join the Back Sleeve to the Back on each side.
Sew the Front to Back leave the seam open below the notches. This is for the side slits.
Turn under a small hem at each side slit edge. Sew all around.
COLLAR
Staystitch around the neck edge. It prevents it stretching.
Make the Collar.
Pin the Collar to the back neck right sides together. Hand or machine tack.
FACING
Fold over 1cm on opposite long edges of the Facing pieces. Pin to the Front. The Facing is shorter at the lower edge so don’t worry! – this is to accommodate the hem. Sew.down the long outer edge and across the lower short edge.
Attach the Binding to the Neck seam raw edges. Clip the seam allowance corners each side.
Turn the Facing to the wrong side, pushing out the corners from the inside with a poking tool. Turn under the hem at the lower edge. Hand Tack. Sew all around. Remove tacking.
BUTTONHOLES
Make the buttonholes in the marked positions or use snap fasteners as shown below in the denim version. Sew on buttons if you have made buttonholes.
CUFFS
JOIN THE CUFF PIECES LONG EDGESJOIN THE CUFF SIDE EDGESFOLD THE CUFF SO THE WRONG SIDES ARE TOGETHER. TOPSTITCH 1CM (3/8″) AWAY FROM THE FOLDED EDGE ALL AROUNDATTACH THE CUFF TO THE SLEEVE EDGEIT HELPS TO REMOVE THE MACHINE TABLE TO INSERT THE CUFF
Press the cuff away from the Sleeve and topstitch.
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