I have always loved vintage textiles. My grandmother was a beautiful tapestry artist and so I think I have always been enamoured with embroidery. I love it in every cultural iteration from around the world & I am drawn to it in all my travels.
I’ve turned unwanted tablecloths into clothes for many years now and adore the challenge of making the most of all the embroidery whilst squeezing a pattern out. This pattern is simple in nature, because often the textiles don’t need anything more than simplicity in cut to shine. It features a long v neck with simple round, faced neckline. The bodice is relaxed and the sleeves are set in but with a generous arm hole for a relaxed feeling. The length is just long enough to have a small tuck into jeans/skirt or wear out.
It was developed to manage to cut a top from a smaller tablecloth. It’s designed as a base. This type of creating requires flexibility and working with what you have. It also is perfect for a top crafted from more standard fabric.
There are three sleeve options: a standard set in relaxed straight sleeve, make it short, 3/4 or longer, a set in bell sleeve that falls so elegantly & an oversized peasant sleeve that wasn't really designed for vintage textile use due to its size but is beautiful in soft Indian blockprint cotton. The options are there so that if you do have extra textile to work with you can play with the sleeve. Shortening, lengthening, slightly decreasing/increasing bottom width of sleeve is all about working with what you have. I aim to have very little waste when working with these textiles, because the work that went into them should be honoured.
Sizing is XS - XL. Suggest checking top & sleeve length you may need to add or take off at these points.
Available as downloadable pdf files in A0, you can get this printed at Officeworks or equivalent. Also available as A4/Letter which you can print at home and piece together.
Sewing ability is a beginner sewist. Refer to @karmme_apparel instagram highlighted story 'TABLECLOTH TOP' for guidance on cutting.
I'm a lover of making beautiful things and sharing to inspire you to sew and feel the joy of making your own clothes. I love sourcing fabrics from all over the world and so some of my finds are available for sale too.
Please share your makes and tag @karmme_apparel #tableclothtop
This pattern is intended for personal use only. Please don’t share the PDF with others nor make to sell. Any queries regarding this please get in touch.
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