The Tilly and the Buttons Samara Top is a stylish, easy-to-sew top pattern designed especially for beginners. With its relaxed fit, flattering V neckline and modern drop shoulders, Samara is a simple but satisfying make that you’ll want to sew more than once. Fresh, versatile and effortless to wear, the Samara Top works beautifully as an everyday wardrobe staple. Choose from four sleeve options and two hem finishes to create different looks, whether you fancy a breezy casual top for summer or an easy layering piece for cooler months. Easy-fitting top with relaxed silhouette Flattering V neckline Modern drop shoulder shape Choice of four sleeve options Two different hemline finishes Simple construction with no overly fiddly techniques Includes easy-to-follow photo instructions Why buy from Bamber Sewing Machines? ✔ Established family business since 1946✔ UK stock – fast dispatch✔ Free delivery on orders over £49✔ Friendly telephone advice available Body Measurements Use body measurements rather than shop dress size when choosing your pattern size. If you’re between sizes, compare your bust, waist and hip measurements and check the finished garment measurements before cutting. Simple construction with no fiddly bits Easy-fitting top with drop shoulders V neckline finished with a facing Choice of hip-length hem or cropped at the high hip Choice of four sleeve options – short or bracelet-length straight sleeves, or elbow-length or full-length sleeves with elasticated cuffs Includes easy-to-follow photo instructions Samara Size UK High Bust Bust Waist Hip 1 6 71cm (28in) 76cm (30in) 61cm (24in) 84cm (33in) 2 8 76cm (30in) 81cm (32in) 66cm (26in) 89cm (35in) 3 10 81.5cm (32in) 86.5cm (34in) 71cm (28in) 94cm (37in) 4 12 86.5cm (34in) 91.5cm (36in) 76cm (30in) 99cm (39in) 5 14 91.5cm (36in) 96.5cm (38in) 81cm (32in) 104cm (41in) 6 16 96.5cm (38in) 101.5cm (40in) 86.5cm (34in) 109cm (43in) 7 18 101.5cm (40in) 112cm (44in) 94cm (37in) 114cm (45in) 8 20 106.5cm (42in) 117cm (46in) 99cm (39in) 119.5cm (47in) 9 22 112cm (44in) 122cm (48in) 104cm (41in) 124.5cm (49in) 10 24 117cm (46in) 127cm (50in) 109cm (43in) 129.5cm (51in) 11 26 122cm (48in) 132cm (52in) 114cm (45in) 134.5cm (53in) 12 28 127cm (50in) 137cm (54in) 119.5cm (47in) 139.5cm (55in) 13 30 132cm (52in) 142cm (56in) 124.5cm (49in) 144.5cm (57in) 14 32 137cm (54in) 147cm (58in) 129.5cm (51in) 150cm (59in) 15 34 142cm (56in) 152.5cm (60in) 134.5cm (53in) 155cm (61in) Skill Level – Beginner Fabric Requirements – Samara Top Fabric suggestions Light to medium weight woven fabrics such as: Cotton lawn Cotton poplin Double gauze Viscose / rayon Linen Linen blends Chambray Seersucker Crepe Choose softer fabrics for a more fluid look, or slightly crisper fabrics for extra shape.
