The Maja Top is a semi-fitted, flowy top featuring a round neckline and bust darts set into the side seams. With multiple neckline, dart, and sleeve options, the Maja Top is designed to be easily customised so you can create a truly personalised style.

Views & Design Options:

View A Is the original design and includes a gathered short sleeve, a classic bust dart, and two neckline options: a plain round neck or a stand-up ruffled collar. The gathered sleeve also features an optional shirred hem and can easily be lengthened to create a long-sleeve version.

View B Features a cap sleeve and a gathered bust dart, which adds extra fullness and movement at the hemline. This view includes the choice of a plain round neckline or a gathered ruffled collar.

View C Is a sleeveless version of the top. The neckline and dart options can be mixed and matched to create a variety of different looks.

Skill Level:

This pattern is best suited for an advanced beginner. Clear step-by-step sewing instructions and detailed illustrations make the construction easy to follow.

Techniques You’ll Learn:

How to make and turn thin straps How to create a small button loop for the back neckline opening Sewing bias binding around the neckline and armholes for a clean finish Sewing gathered darts and a gathered sleeve head

Supplies Needed:

All-purpose sewing thread 1 × 8 mm button (plus 1 spare recommended) Sewing needle (appropriate for your fabric choice) Scissors Tape measure

Sizing:

Sizes A–J

EU: 34–52

UK: 6–24

Fabric Recommendations:

The Maja Top works beautifully in lightweight to medium-weight woven fabrics such as cotton lawn, cotton twill, linen, rayon, Tencel, or modal. For a unique garment, you can also use vintage tablecloths or repurposed fabrics.

Pattern Format:

This digital sewing pattern includes:

Layered A4 / US Letter print-at-home files

Layered A0 copy-shop file

Projector-friendly file

English instructions

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