Tilly and the Buttons Orla Shift Top

Buy the Orla Shift Top sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons. Orla is a semi-fitted shift top with delicate details offset by a modern exposed zip. The bodice is shaped by curved French darts at the front, with contour and shoulder darts at the back for a great fit. The booty-shielding dipped hem is finished with a facing. Choose from full length or cropped sleeves with a subtle pleat at the shoulder. Keep it understated with the plain neckline, or add the adorable snowdrop collar.

Orla looks great over skinny jeans or leggings for everyday wear, or with slim fit trousers or tucked into a skirt for the office. The collar version makes a lovely layer under knitwear.

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: Lightweight drapey fabrics, such as viscose (rayon), cotton lawn, voile, dotted Swiss, silk or polyester crêpe de chine, lighter weight crêpe back satin.

Fabric requirements: 

150 cm (60") wide fabric: Both versions, 1.7 m (1 7/8 yd).

115 cm (45") wide fabric: Long sleeve version, 2.5 m (2 3/4 yd) // Cropped sleeve version, 2.2 m (2 3/8 yd).

Sizing: UK 6 – 20. Please check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 18-20 cm (7"-8") exposed zip with metal teeth; 0.5 m (20") iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric).

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (28 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: No // Projector file: No.

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