EVA TIE TOP

COOL LINEN SIMPLICITY

Simple versatility... wear Eva as a minimalist crop top tied
at the waist, layered over our Nico sheath dress or even
open as an easy throw-on-and-go breezy drapey jacket.

Misses and Women Sizes Included

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 EVA PATTERN
Eva is a long-sleeved, semi-fitted simple top with front
waist tie closure. Optional buttons may be added for a
“shirt” look. It can also be styled to wear hanging open
for an airy ,“cascading” cardigan effect.

Sized for ladies 0/2 to 28/30

Simple instructions for the confident beginner sewist.

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 PICTURED: LAURA WEARING IL020 3.5 OZ BLEACHED SOFTENED LINEN.

Our lovely model Laura is 5’10” and wearing size 4/6 of this pattern with sleeve
adjusted to be a shorter 3/4 length.

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PATTERN DETAILS
EVA TIE TOP
Sizes: 0/2 to 28/30

• Semi-fitted, loose at waist

• Long sleeves, semi-fitted
• Ties at front waist with “tails”
• 2 optional buttons at front neck
• Can be worn open
• Simple roll-hemmed edges
• Front placket edges to add buttons
if desired.

FABRICS & SUPPLIES

Fabrics:
- Main fabric: medium weight linen For
a light & airy feel, we enjoyed
sewing this in our IL020 3.5 oz.

Notions:
- Two optional buttons for closure at
front neckline placket, size 3/8”-1/2” dia.

SIZING & YARDAGE

Misses/Women's Size Guide Based on Body Measurements in Inches
Size 0/2 4/6 8/10 12/14 16/18 20/22 24/26 28/30
Bust 33-34 35-36 37-38 39-40 42-44 46-48 50-52 54-56
Waist 25-26 27-28 29-30 31-32 34-36 38-40 42-44 46-48
Hip 35-36 37-38 39-40 41-42 44-46 48-50 52-54 56-58

Finished Garment Measurements - Approximate in Inches

Size 0/2 4/6 8/10 12/14 16/18 20/22 24/26 28/30
Bust (tied + ease) 37 39 41 43 47 51 55 59
Full Sleeve Inseam 18 18 1/4 18 1/2 18 3/4 19 19 1/4 19 1/2 19 3/4
3/4 Sleeve Inseam 12 1/8 12 1/4 12 3/8 12 1/2 12 5/8 12 3/4 12 7/8 13
Back Neck to Waist 20 20 1/2 21 21 1/2 22 22 1/2 23 23 1/2
Wrist Opening 9 9 1/2 10 10 1/2 11 11 1/2 12 12 1/2

Estimated Yardage - 54" Width Linen - Shrinkage Has Been Calculated

Size 0/2 4/6 8/10 12/14 16/18 20/22 24/26 28/30
Main Fabric 2 yards 2.5 yards

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PATTERN & CUTTING GUIDES
PATTERN PIECE REFERENCE

A: FRONT BODICE - CUT 2 IN LINEN “FACE TO FACE”

B: BACK BODICE- CUT 1 IN LINEN “ON FOLD”
B C: SLEEVE- CUT 2 IN LINEN “FACE TO FACE”
A

CUTTING LAYOUT EXAMPLES

Sizes 0 to 14 (example is size 14)

Selvages

Folded Edge

Sizes 16 to 30 (example is size 30)

Selvages

Folded Edge

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SEWING & PREPARATION TIPS:
Sewing with quality linen from Fabrics-Store is very enjoyable! Linen is a stable fabric
that does not easily shift or slip, which is a very helpful characteristic for sewing a neat
and even seam with little effort. You do not need to “push” or “pull” the fabric while
sewing... just simply guide it.

Pre-washing: You will want to prewash and dry your linen fabric in the same manner
you would your finished garment. This will soften your fabric, and eliminate further
shrinkage in your final garment. If you plan on only dry cleaning your final garment,
likewise you will want to dry clean the fabric before cutting and sewing. Secure the
raw edges with a zig-zag stitch or serge before washing to avoid fraying. You may
also sew the two raw edges together to form a continuous piece to avoid twisting
in the wash. Remove fabric from dryer while it is still slightly moist. Press any
deep creases or wrinkles using your iron’s steam setting with high heat, using a
protective press cloth if needed to avoid scorching.

Fine Seaming: To ensure that your seaming will last as long as your linen garment, we
encourage “single-needle” tailoring and French seaming. Once you think of French
seams as simply sewing the seam twice to encase the raw edges, you will see that it
does not take that much more time than the second step of using a serger. Setting the
stitch length on your sewing machine to 2mm (about 12-14 stitches per inch) makes
for a very durable seam, and is also an attractive indication of fine tailoring.

Alternate Seaming: If you instead prefer to stitch your seams regularly and serge the
raw edges, simple sew the seams with the full 5/8” allowance. You can then serge the
raw edges, allowing the machine to trim 1/8” off the edges. This will result in seam
allowances finishing at 1/2”.

Pressing: For best results, it is highly recommended that you press your seams as you
finish sewing each of them. Pressing with a steam iron (and press cloth if needed) will
help “set” the stitches into the fabric. You will find it is much easier to press
your seams “as you go” instead of trying to press them all after the garment is
finished.

Sewing Glossary: If certain sewing terms and techniques are new to you, please refer
to the sewing glossary at the end of this document.

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SEWING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Sew front placket edges: Turn under you stitch. This helps the sleeve head
and press 5/8”, and again at 5/8”. to not stretch out and more easily
Topstitch. sew into the armhole.
2. Hem back neck edges: Staystitch 6. Sew the sleeve inseams. Press the
a scant 1/4” from raw edge. Turn seam allowance toward the front.
under at the staystich line, and again This way, the body seams will be
another 1/4”. Topstitch. This will towards the back and the sleeve
create a small “rolled hem”. seams will be towards the front.
3. Sew shoulder seams and sides This will prevent having too much
seams. If sewing with a French seam bulk in the armpit where the seams
remember to start with wrong sides will cross.
together, stitching a 1/4” seam for 7. Attach the sleeves into the armholes.
the first pass. Press seam to one side, You will find sewing in a sleeve using
fold right sides together encasing the a French seam is surprisingly easy! If
raw edge. Do the second pass of desired, you may sew a regular 5/8”
the seam at 3/8”. This is a a total seam.
of 5/8”. You can choose to do a 8. Hem the bottom of the shirt and
regular seam of 5/8” with serged or the sleeve: staystitch a scant 1/4”
zig-zagged edges. from raw edge. Turn under at the
4. Press shoulder and side seams toward staystich line, and again another 1/4”.
the back. You may need to hand Topstitch. This will create a small
stitch the seam allowance down at “rolled hem”.
the sides of the neck to keep neatly 9. Optional: Sew one or two buttons
in place. and buttonholes as desired on to the
5. Staystitch the top of the sleeve 1/4” front placket.
from the raw edge. Slightly ease as

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Glossary:
Basting Stitch: A temporary hand or encase the raw edges of the fabric within
machine loose or long stitch to hold a itself, giving a clean finish. 1- Wrong sides
seam in place before sewing the final together, sew 1/4” seam. 2- Turn right
permanent stitching. sides together, stitch 3/8” seam. Total
5/8” seam allowance.
Bias grain: In woven fabrics, this is the
diagonal direction at 45 degrees to the Grainline- cross grain: The direction of
grain and crossgrain. There are two bias fabric going from selvage edge to selvage
directions in the cloth, perpendicular to edge. In woven fabric, these would also be
each other. known as the weft threads of the weave.

Buttonhole: A slit in the fabric to fasten Grainline- on grain: The direction of fabric
a button. The raw edges of the slit are running parallel to the selvage edge of
finished with a machine or hand sewn zig- the cloth. This is also referred to as the
zag stitch. “lengthwise grain”. In woven fabric, these
would also be known as the “warp” threads
Ease stitch: A row of stitching sewn just of the weave.
to the inside of a single layer of seam
allowance. While stitching, coax the Notch- outward: Markings on the pattern
weave of the fabric with your finger or that indicate an outward triangular cut
stylus to “compress” the fabric together. outside the seam allowance. Notch
This creates a “gathering” effect without markings will be arranged to show where
puckers. If desired, a second row of two seam edges join properly together.
stitching can be done for more ease. A single wedge will often indicate a front
piece, and 2 to 3 wedges together can
Edge stitch: A row of top stitching very indicate back pieces.
close to a seamed edge or folded edge,
usually about 1/16th of an inch. Notch- snip: Markings on the pattern
that indicate a small “snip” into the
Fabric- right side: The side of the fabric seam allowance. Notch marking will be
which will be the exposed, outside part of arranged to show where two seam edges
a garment. join properly together. A single notch will
often indicate a front piece, and 2 to 3
Fabric- wrong side: The inside of the fabric notches together can indicate back pieces.
which will be the unexposed side or inside
of a garment. Overlock machine: A specialized sewing
machine designed to sew and cut along
French seam: A seam sewn in two steps to the raw edge of a fabric seam with a

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Glossary (continued):
networked stitch to secure the edges from single layer of the seam allowance edge
fraying. Also known as a ”serger” machine. to prevent stretching. You are neither
pushing or pulling the fabric- just guiding.
Press cloth: A piece of cloth used to lay The row of stitching will be just to the
over a garment to protect it while ironing inside of the permanent seam allowance
from burning or scorching. Usually made width. For example, if the seam allowance
of cotton or linen or wool. is 5/8”, your stay stitch will be 1/2” or a
“scant” 5/8”. You will want your permanent
Raw edge: The cut edge of fabric. If not stitching to conceal the stay stitch.
secured with stitching or a finishing, the
raw edge of a fabric can fray or unravel. Understitch: A row of stitching on a the
seamed edge of facing. This prevents the
Seam allowance: The distance from the facing from rolling out to the outside and
cut edge of a pattern piece to the sewing keeps it neatly in place along the garment
line. Seam allowances can vary, so be sure edge. The stitching will only go on the
to double check the indicated amounts on facing side, catching the seam allowance
your pattern. with it. The stitching will show on the
facing, but not on the garment side.
Stay stitch: A row of stitching on a

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 “Eva” Sewing Pattern

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