Athina Top Pattern
Athina Top – This boxy style top features an
extended shoulder and dropped sleeve. There are two
length options available. Ideal for woven fabrics
including linen, lightweight wool, and cottons. Not
suitable for knits, stretch wovens or stiff cottons.
Sizes included (AUS sizing) – XS, S, M, L, XL
Size XS S M L XL
Bust 86cm 91cm 96cm 101cm 106cm
Waist 74cm 79cm 84cm 89cm 94cm
Hip 96cm 101cm 106cm 111cm 116cm
Shorter length (112cm wide) 2.05mts, 2.05mts,
2.05mts, 2.05mts, 2.05mts
Longer length (112cm wide) 2.25mts, 2.25mts,
2.25mts, 2.25mts, 2.25mts
Shorter length (140cm wide) 1.45mts, 1.45mts,
1.50mts, 1.50mts, 1.50mts
Longer length (140cm wide) 1.65mts, 1.65mts,
1.70mts, 1.70mts, 1.70mts
Pattern Pieces
Front - cut 1 on fold
Back - cut 1 on fold
Sleeve - cut 1 pair
Neck bind - cut 1 on bias
Front neck Vilene shield - cut 1 on fold in tear
away Vilene
Back neck Vilene shield - cut 1 on fold in tear away
Vilene
Notions: thread, 25cm x tear away Vilene
Finished length of Athina Top (shorter length) from
centre back
Size S - 25" or 63.5cm
Finished length of Athina Top (longer length) from
centre back
Size S - 29.5" or 75cm
Finished length of sleeve (from neckline edge)
Size S - 25" or 63.5cm
Finished garment width at bust line
Size S - 52" or 132cm
Finished garment width at hem line
Size S - 51" or 130cm
Seam Allowance: seam allowances are included and are
in imperial (inches), not metric (centimetres). Most
seams are ½". There are different instructions for
neckline edges, so please take the seam allowances
specified.
Sewing Level for this pattern: suitable for
novice/beginners, intermediate and advanced.
©Tessuti Fabrics 2017.
Our patterns are for personal use only. Using Tessuti patterns to produce
garments for commercial sale is strictly prohibited.
Athina Top Sewing Instructions
Please read instructions thoroughly before cutting and sewing.
IMPORTANT: Before cutting out your fabric, you’ll need to prepare
your sleeve pattern piece which is marked out on the half within the
front pattern piece. To get full sleeve pattern piece, trace and cut
out the sleeve piece on tracing paper that has been folded in half,
lining up at fold edge of sleeve as marked on pattern piece.
Note: mark a notch at the centre of sleeve at top edge.
Step 1 - Stabilize necklines with Vilene shields: Cut out tear-away
Vilene shields for front and back necklines using the template
provided in the pattern.
On wrong side of fabric, pin shields to front and back necklines.
Sew shields close to the edge and inside the necklines’ ¼" seam
allowances. This secures the necklines and prevents them from
stretching.
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Step 2 - Join shoulder/sleeve extension: With right sides together,
pin shoulder/sleeve extension seams. Sew ½" seam allowance.
Backstitch at beginning and end. Overlock seam allowances together
and press towards the back.
Step 3 - Attach sleeves: With right sides together, pin top edge of
sleeves to shoulder/sleeve extension, matching the centre of sleeve
to shoulder/sleeve extension seam.
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Sew ½" seam allowance. Backstitch at beginning and end. Overlock
seam allowance together and press seam towards the sleeve.
Step 4 - Bind neckline: The Athina neckline binding method is
different to the neckline binding method on other Tessuti patterns.
Please follow instructions carefully.
The neckline binding is cut longer so you will need to check/measure
binding around the neckline before cutting off any excess. For this
bias binding method, it's recommended to stretch bias binding
slightly when measuring around neckline. Check/measure that your
neckline binding is the right length for your neckline, then join
ends together.
Pin right side of joined neckline bias to right side of neckline,
placing join of bias somewhere near one shoulder seam towards the
back neckline.
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Taking ¼" seam allowance, sew bias binding around neckline.
Backstitch at beginning and end.
Tear away neck Vilene shields. Next, fold over binding to wrong
side, covering the ¼" seam allowance around neckline.
Pin in place on right side (close to neckline seam), making sure to
catch binding at the back. Note: The raw edge of binding is loose on
wrong side.
Understitch bias binding edge around neckline, catching the bias
binding at the back of neckline seam allowance. Backstitch at
beginning and end.
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On wrong side of top, you will need to trim away the excess binding
approximately 1/8" away from stitching line.
Next, turn binding over towards the wrong side of top, making sure
that the binding is not visible on the right side. On wrong side of
top, sew binding in place sewing along outer edge of binding.
Backstitch at beginning and end.
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Step 5 - Join side and under sleeve seam together: With right sides
together, pin back and front side/under sleeve seams, matching up
sleeve seam. Starting at the hem, sewing ½" seam allowance up to
notch point under the arm then taper in to take ¼" seam allowance
under the arm and finish at sleeve hem edge.
Backstitch at beginning and end. Overlock seams together and press
seam towards the back.
Step 6 - Hem top and sleeve: On right side of garment, stay stitch
all around hem ¼" up from hem edge on top and sleeves. Next, turn
hem ¼" at staystitching towards wrong side, then turn ¼" again and
edgestitch in place on wrong side. Backstitch at beginning and end.
Press.
You're done! Enjoy wearing your Athina Top.
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Athina Top – This boxy style top features an
extended shoulder and dropped sleeve. There are two length
options available
Meterage: Size XS, S, M, L, XL
Shorter length (112cm wide) 2.05mts, 2.05mts, 2.05mts,
2.05mts, 2.05mts
Longer length (112cm wide) 2.25mts, 2.25mts, 2.25mts,
2.25mts, 2.25mts
Shorter length (140cm wide) 1.45mts, 1.45mts, 1.50mts,
1.50mts, 1.50mts
Longer length (140cm wide) 1.65mts, 1.65mts, 1.70mts,
1.70mts, 1.70mts
Recommended fabrics: Ideal for woven fabrics including linen,
lightweight wool, and cottons. Not suitable for knits,
stretch wovens or stiff cottons
Finished length of Athina Top (shorter length) from centre
back
Size S - 25" or 63.5cm
Finished length of Athina Top (longer length) from centre
back
Size S - 29.5" or 75cm
© Tessuti Fabrics 2017
Our patterns are for personal use only. Using Tessuti patterns to produce
garments for commercial sale is strictly prohibited.
