Holly bubble top

Elegance meets comfort in this top designed for both lounging at home and traveling in style. Inspired by the refined blouses and petticoats of the early 19th century, this piece brings a modern twist to traditional pintucks and drawstring gathers. With its airy silhouette—somewhere between a balloon shape and a gentle flare—and delicate straps, it's a light, easy-to-wear garment for summer. Pair it with the Harper pants or your favorite jeans for a relaxed look with thoughtful details. This beginner-friendly sewing project will guide you in creating a unique, versatile piece—perfect for elevating your summer wardrobe.

Pattern available in plus sizes from 0 to 34.

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FABRIC:

• For the pleated version, we recommend a lightweight, stable fabric such as cotton poplin, linen, or a linen blend (linen/tencel or linen/cotton) with a weight between 115 g/m² and 150 g/m².
• For the non-pleated version, you can opt for more fluid fabrics like tencel or silk, but cotton poplin or linen in the same weight range (115 g/m² to 150 g/m²) will also work beautifully.

FABRIC REQUIEREMENTS FOR 145 CM WIDTH:

• Range 1: (32-48) 125 cm
• Range 2 (48 - 64): 150 cm

SUPPLIES:

Balloon version:

• 5 cm (2”) of lightweight fusible interfacing to reinforce the buttonholes (cord openings).
• 9 mm (3/8”) wide flat elastic, cut to half your upper bust measurement.
• 15 mm (5/8”) wide flat elastic, cut to your waist measurement.
• 2.5 m (2 ¾ yd) of matching bias tape for size range 1, or 3 m (3 ¼ yd) for size range 2.

Flared version:

• 5 cm (2”) of lightweight fusible interfacing to reinforce the buttonholes (cord openings).
• 9 mm (3/8”) wide flat elastic, cut to half your upper bust measurement.
• 2.5 m (2 ¾ yd) of matching bias tape for size range 1, or 3 m (3 ¼ yd) for size range 2.

PDF Sewing Pattern :

• Size layers: Yes
• A4 format: Yes
• US Letter format: Yes
• A0 format: Yes
• Projector format: Yes

Difficulty: Beginner | Fabric: Woven | Size: 32 - 64 | Type: Tops & shirts