20+ Best Free Sewing Patterns For Women's Tops

Check out these 20+ best free sewing patterns for women’s tops and learn how to make tops that fit your body and budget. Following the popular Top 10 Free Summer Dress Patterns, this is a carefully selected collection of free women’s top patterns you can sew for any time of the year. Check them out and download the free patterns!

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Learn how to sew your own clothes with these free sewing patterns for tops. This roundup includes 22 free patterns with the tutorials, some come in a wide range of sizes, and some with limited sizes. From simple tank tops to fancy ruffles to trendy off-the-shoulder tops, wrap tops, some with a boat neckline (oh I love those!), there’s even a peplum top how-to, and one with fringes – I’m sure you’ll find a sewing project and a pattern that fits you. Enjoy!

Free Sewing Patterns For Women’s Tops

1) Summer Wrap Top

Hera Summer Wrap Top Pattern by Wardrobe By Me

A super stylish and elegant top, with a free sewing pattern in sizes US 0-20 (EU 30-50). This top is great for a warm summer day, but can also be worn under jacket in cooler weather.

2) Peasant Top (Size 8)

Modern Peasant Top – Free Pattern in Size 8 by Sew Different

A trendy, figure-flattering peasant top pattern I have just found on the net and absolutely need to try out – as soon as I get that new fabric order! Love the three quarter length bell sleeves. The free pattern comes in size 8 (UK 12 EU 40)

3) Sorbetto Top With Sleeves

The Free Sorbetto Top – sleeved version by La Inglesita

The free Sorbetto pattern by Colette, as sewn by La Inglesita. The free pattern in sizes 0-26 is available here.

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4) Free A-Line Top

Free sewing patterns for women's tops to sew this summer.

Free A-Line Top tutorial by On The Cutting Floor – Free pattern here.

A free A-line Top with inseam pockets. The free pattern comes in sizes 4 up to 22. And I love the boat neckline!

5) Summer Tee (Size M)

Fun Summer Tee Free Pattern in size M by iCandy Handmade

A lovely summer tee in size M, with a contrast back and a forward shoulder.

6) Cold Shoulder Fringe Top

Cold Shoulder Fringe Top Tutorial by Ivy Wild Designs

Apart from the time consuming fringing – this top is so easy! But it’s worth it because it turns out so cute! Use the drafted template and follow the instructions to adjust it to your own body measurements.

7) Free Summer Boatneck Top

Free Size 8 Boatneck Top tutorial by The Bears Four

This cute floral sleeveless boat neck top pattern comes in size 8 (AUT 12, EU 40). Would you ever guess this is an Ikea cotton print?
UPDATE: Unfortunately, the pattern link on the designer’s page is currently not working. Tutorial is still available, though.

8) Classic Tee Pattern

Classic Tee by It’s Always Autumn

This free classic tee pattern comes in size L, and is an easy pattern to sew. I’m making tons of these!

9) Off-The-Shoulder Top

Olivia Off-The-Shoulder Top tutorial by On The Cutting Floor – pattern here.

This easy and super trendy summer top is available in sizes 4 up to 22. An ideal summer sew! This one has a multi-size digital pattern to download. Check out the next one, too!

10) Easy Peplum Top

Free Peplum Top Tutorial with pattern in Size L by It’s Always Autumn

This is how you can turn any T-shirt into a peplum top! I love the curved up sides and beginner-friendly instructions. The peplum top is based on an L-size T-shirt pattern.

11) The Wrap Top

The Wrap Front Top – Free Pattern by So Sew Easy

This wrap top with a cross-over front bodice is very popular, and I bet it will become your wardrobe staple. The free pattern comes in bust sizes ranging from 32 to 44 inch.

12) The Elise Tee

The Elise Tee Free Pattern by Fine Motor Skills

A modern and treny slouchy tee with a wide neckline in women’s sizes S/M/L, the Elise tee is a perfect sew for hot summer days.

13) Free Kimono Top Pattern

Free Kimono Top by So Sew Easy

This kimono top is an easy-sew and a great alternative for casual Friday at the office. The free pattern comes in sizes ranging from Extra Small to Extra Large (bust sizes 34 to 52)

14) Slouchy Batwing Top Pattern (Size L)

Slouchy Batwing Pattern in Size L by It’s always Autumn

Easy to sew, and it is comfortable. I love how nicely it hides a few extra pounds around my belly 🙂 A flattering pattern! Though it only comes in size L, it’s one of the easiest patterns to adjust to your size: grab a T-shirt that fits you and use it as reference to adjust the pattern.

15) Easy Boatneck Top (2 small sizes)

Easy Boatneck Top by On The Cutting Floor – free pattern here.

And here’s another boatneck pattern (I love boatneck!) – and since the pattern also comes with long sleeves, it’s suitable for all seasons! Please note that the free pattern is available in the two smallest sizes only, i.e. sizes 4 and 6 (EU 34 and 36)

16) Bell-Sleeved Top Tutorial

Bell Sleeve Top by Merrick’s Art

And here’s a different version of the bell-sleeve top. This is a tutorial with instructions how to make your own pattern.

17) Cold Shoulder Knit Top (Size 4 only)

Cold Shoulder Knit Top – size 4, by On The Cutting Floor – free pattern here.

An easy fitted knit top with a high hip length and cold shoulder sleeve style. Those who wear size 4, download it immediately!

18) Off-The-Shoulder Flutter Sleeve

Off-The-Shoulder Flutter Sleeve Top – Free Pattern by
The Scattered Thoughts Of A Crafty Mom

With the pretty little flutter sleeves, the top is perfect for summer. You can wear it on or off the shoulder. The free pattern is available in sizes S-XL.

19) DIY Shirred Summer Top

DIY Shirred Summer Top by Trash To Couture

An easy DIY tutorial to make your own summer shirred top. You don’t need a special pattern, just use the template provided in the tutorial!

20) Off-Shoulder Ruffle Top

Off-The-Shoulder Ruffle Top by Trash To Couture

This is an off-the-shoulder ruffle top with a bit shorter ruffle, and what I particularly loved in this tutorial is the template that gives you the formula how to create ANY size top like this one.

21) Wrap Crop Top (Size 2-4)

Wrap Crop Top by The Felted Fox

This cute wrap crop top pattern will fit a U.S. size 2-4. (This is the smallest size pattern of all here in this collection.) It is perfect for a summer party and it can be worn in three ways.

22) Simple Tank Top

Lago Tank Top – Free Pattern by Itch To Stitch

This could become your next summer favorite tank top! It comes in a size range from 00 to 20.

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