Looking for the perfect smart but casual top with elegant design for the cooler days? Look no further than The Mara Top by Anna Escher of Sew Lala
FEEL good and look stylish with this top that can take you from day to evening. This modern top offers two different sleeve variations − boxy geometric or romantic gathers - take your pick, or make both out of different fabrics!
YOU WILL NEED
■ Sizes 8-18: 1.4mx140cm wide fabric
■ Sizes 20-26: 1.5mx140cm wide fabric
■ Sizes 28-36: 1.6mx140cm wide fabric
■ Optional 0.7m ribbing
■ Matching thread
■ Basic sewing kit
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS
■ Mara is designed for stretch fabrics such as jersey, ponte roma, French terry or sweatshirting with a stretch percentage of at least 30%. If using a fabric with a lower stretch percentage, we recommend sizing up. For optional cuffs, use a ribbing or cuffing fabric with a good recovery .
NOTES
■ Seam allowance is 0.6cm, unless stated.
■ Pre-wash fabrics to avoid shrinkage later.
■ When referring to the finished garment measurements, you will note that some have negative ease, as it is a close-fitting top that stretches to fit.
■ Accurately transfer all markings and notches in the appropriate places from pattern piece to fabric within the seam allowance.
■ Use a jersey needle in your sewing machine.
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