This eleventh edition of Free Pattern Friday features a free pattern for a cropped top with raglan sleeves, an elastic neckline, sleeves, and hem. It’s a great pattern you can sew up in a day!
Seamwork shares instructions on how to sew this easy top pattern with instructions that make it an easy project for beginner sewists.
It’s ideal for light to medium-weight woven fabrics such as linen, cotton, or double gauze.
➡️ EDIT: The Madhu Top is now part of a membership, so it may not be totally free anymore.
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Madhu Raglan Top – Seamwork
photo credit: Seamwork
About this Top Pattern
➡️ FYI: The Madhu Top is now part of a membership, so it may not be totally free anymore.
The Madhu Cropped Raglan Top is an easy sew that will fit perfectly into your summer wardrobe. It features an elasticated neckline, hem, and sleeves with cute ruffles that add a feminine touch.
The pattern features a PDF with clear instructions and illustrations. There are versions for misses sizes as well as curvy, making this pattern size inclusive.
This top would look incredible in any lightweight to medium-weight fabric such as cotton, linen, linen blends, shirting, or double gauze.
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photo credit: Seamwork
Fabric Ideas for the Madhu Cropped Top
Leightweight to Medium-weight woven fabrics are ideal for this project. Both cotton and linen, or cotton and linen blends, will ensure that this top will be perfect for your summer wardrobe!
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Pattern Details
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Yardage required: 1 ⅛ to 2 ⅜, depending on size and fabric width
- Fabric Recommended: light to medium-weight fabric such as cotton, linen, linen blends, shirting, or double gauze. You can’t go wrong by repurposing thrifted textiles if you’re into sustainable fashion!
- Where to get it: Grab the pattern here!
➡️ EDIT: The Madhu Top is now part of a membership, so it may not be totally free anymore.
photo credit: Seamwork
Why I love this pick
I haven’t had a chance to make this pattern yet, but I want to add it to my wardrobe ASAP. I have a lot of skirts but not enough tops! Most of my skirts are high-waisted, so I know this cropped look would become a perfect staple in my me-made wardrobe.
The instructions for this pattern are clear, and the illustrations are detailed without being confusing. The PDF features a page with helpful links, including YouTube tutorials and articles about fabric and natural dying. There is even the option to join a class where you can learn how to make this top from start to finish or learn how to hack the Madhu pattern into a tiered dress!
Seamwork has a membership where you can learn through classes, get discounts to your favorite fabric stores, and access to 200+ sewing patterns for all levels!
Have you made the Free Madhu Top Pattern yet?
Have you sewn along to this pattern? I want to know! If you have, what fabric did you use? How did you find the instructions? Any tips to share?
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