The balloon sleeves of this simple top and dress are the only detail that it requires to stand out. Less is more. The full sleeves are gathered with a tie which is threaded through a buttonhole, alternatively you can omit this buttonhole and insert elastic instead.

All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.

Skill level – intermediate.

This is a multi-size PDF pattern including sizes 6 – 18.

We would suggest using the following fabrics – lighter weight woven fabrics, linen and linen blends, poplin, hemp and hemp blends, cotton chambray, Indian handweaves and block prints, tencel and tencel blends. The more structured the fabric the more sculptural your top will look.

For more fabric suggestions click on the ‘Suitable Fabrics’ tab.

Our samples –

Martha (in the video) wears the Edie Top in Lennon.

Claire wears the Edie dress (lengthened) in Phoebe Check.

Elwen wears the Edie Top with matching Saltmarsh skirt in Borough Check.

Carolyn wears the Edie Dress in ‘Structure’ which is a hemp/cotton blend.

Brenda wears the Edie Top in ‘Hoshi’ which is an Indian cotton.