Buy the Claire Top sewing pattern from Bobbins and Buttons. Claire is a loose, easy fitting top with a softly gathered neckline and raglan sleeves. The short flutter sleeve version is finished with a bias binding channel and elastic around the neckline. The 3/4 sleeve style is gathered to a neck facing with matching cuff bands.

A matching short sleeve top for children is available .

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

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

– 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 ?

Suggested fabrics: Cotton lawn, poplin, viscose, lyocell, linen, and linen blends.

Fabric requirements:

Short sleeve/longer length: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 1.1 – 1.5 m (1.2 – 1.6 yd) // 112 cm (45″) wide fabric: 2.2 m (2.4 yd).

Short sleeve/shorter length: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 1 – 1.3 m (1.09 – 1.4 yd) // 112 cm (45″) wide fabric: 2 m (2.18 yd).

3/4 sleeve/longer length: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 1.5 – 2.1 m (1.6 – 2.29 yd) // 112 cm (45″) wide fabric: 2.7 m (2.95 yd).

3/4 sleeve/shorter length: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 1.3 – 1.9 m (1.4 – 2.07 yd) // 112 cm (45″) wide fabric: 2.5 m (2.73 yd).

Sizing: UK 6 – 22 (approx. UK 8 – 22, based on our ). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Short sleeve version: 10 mm wide elastic; 12/15mm bias binding (optional) // 3/4 sleeve version: lightweight fusible interfacing (optional).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (35 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: No // Projector file: No.

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