Below the Kōwhai Rātā Top

Buy the Rātā Top sewing pattern from Below the Kōwhai. The Rātā Top is a classic top with simple lines and sleeve finishing variations. Create it with sleeve ruffles for a statement, or go casual and organic with a cuff.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you'll need to download the digital instructions, as we don't print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight fabrics that can be easily pressed to create nice edges and that drape/hang nicely. Light to medium weight cotton, chambray, poly cotton, linen, rayon, sateen, tencel.

Fabric requirements: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.25 - 2 m (1 3/8 - 2 1/4 yd) // 110 cm (45") wide fabric: 1.75 - 2.25 m (1 7/8 - 2 1/2 yd).

Sizing: UK 6 – 24. Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Small piece of elastic for button loop; small button; small piece of iron-on interfacing for facings (optional).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions with full colour photos; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (28 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet). This pattern has layers so you can choose which size(s) to print.

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