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 15 Free Summer Dress Patterns, I decided to create a collection of free women's top patterns you can sew for any time of the year. Check them out and download the free patterns!
These patterns are perfect for every style and skill level, offering you the chance to create beautiful, custom-made tops. I'm hoping to inspire your creativity and help you craft unique pieces that fit your style perfectly. From casual tees to elegant feminine tops, there's something here for everyone.
Explore now and start sewing your new favorite tops today!
A top is the clothing piece you always need - and that will make putting together an outfit way easier for you.
Free Sewing Patterns For Women's Tops
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!
This list includes free womens tops patterns with the tutorials, some come in a wide range of sizes, and some with limited sizes.
Elegant Linen Raglan Top Sewing Pattern
The Chelsea Linen Raglan Top pattern from fabrics-store.com is a stylish alternative to jersey t-shirts. My fav feature? The delicate pleating at the neck, it adds such a beautiful touch. Ideal for warmer months. Designed for wovens, sizes: 0/2 to 12/14.
Orie Ruffle Top Pattern
Tiana's Closet released a beautiful ruffle top pattern with beautiful details. It comes in sizes XXL to 5XL, pattern printable both in A0 and A4/Lettersize formats. I love its relaxed fit - and those adorable statement ruffle sleeves!
Women's Paige Piko Top Pattern
The Paige Piko Top pattern from Made for Mermaids is a great pattern for every-day and year-round wear. I love it because it has so many options: featuring dolman sleeves, high and low scoop neck options, and clean neck binding. Choose from flounce, short, half, or long sleeves, and four hemlines: top, straight tunic, high-low tunic, and dress. Sizes: bust 30-51. What's not to love!
Plantain Free T-Shirt Pattern
Check out this classic free women's top pattern! It features a close fit through the shoulders and bust, and flares out at the hips, with optional elbow patches. The pattern includes short, long, and ¾ sleeve options. Designed for stretchy fabrics. Sizes: XS - XL. You'll need to join the closetcorepatterns' mailing list to get the pattern for free.
York Woven Top Pattern
The York top pattern by Seamwork is a versatile pattern perfect for any occasion. It boasts ¾-length sleeves with modern split cuffs and a subtle inseam keyhole at the center back. It's designed for woven fabric, I love the shape! This top is great for lightweight to medium-weight cotton, rayon, voile, lawn, or silk. Sizes 00-26.
Peasant Top (Size 8)
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), link to the free pattern at Sew Different is here.
Sorbetto Top With Sleeves
The free Sorbetto pattern by Colette, as sewn by La Inglesita. The free pattern in sizes 0-26 is available at Seamwork.
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Summer Tee (Size M)
A lovely summer tee pattern in size M, with a contrasting back and a forward shoulder.
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Athina Womens Top Pattern in 2 Lengths
This womens' top pattern is designed for wovens. With two lengths, this boxy style is comfortable and casual. I love the extended shoulder and dropped sleeve that look great with jeans too! The PDF version of the pattern is free, it comes in sizes XS-XL.
Uvita Top Pattern
How about this beautiful knit top free sewing pattern for a relaxed, dropped-shoulder top! It's designed for maximum comfort and style, perfect for showcasing your favorite fabrics. Plus, you can choose between long sleeves or three-quarter sleeves. This pattern comes in sizes 00-20.
Womens Baggy T-Shirt Pattern
Lowland Kids site has a new free t-shirt sewing pattern, featuring a V-neck design and a loose fit (yay!). And it gets even better, you can choose between short and long sleeves.
Want a mommy and me look? Yep, take a stop right there, they offer a free matching top in kids size too - the kid's size range runs from newborn to 10 years, and the women's sizes are XXS to 5XL.
Zero-Waste Top Sewing Pattern
It was love at first sight when I spotted this Mood Society's new zero-waste shirt pattern. The gorgeous sleeves! The sleeve is gathered into the armhole to give you volume and style. And imagine all the fabrics you could use this free top sewing pattern with, all jazzed up in multiple ways by using fun prints and accessories. You'll have to join Mood's mailing list to get this pattern.
Hemlock Tee - Updated
The Hemlock Tee includes sizes 0-30 and a lot of options. Featuring a round neckline, drop shoulders, and wide hems. It is free for all Grainline Studio newsletter subscribers. Head to the bottom of any page on their website to sign up to the newsletter and get the pattern straight to your inbox.
Classic Tee Pattern
This free classic tee pattern comes in size Large, and is an easy pattern to sew. I'm making tons of these!
Off-The-Shoulder Top
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. For the pattern, you'll need to scroll down to the bottom of the tutorial on the On The Cutting Floor Site. Check out the next one, too!
Easy Peplum Top
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.
An Elegant, Sleeveless Peplum Top Pattern
And here's another, totally different peplum top. It's a sleeveless top, perfect for the warm weather. Why I love this one? 3 words: flattering, feminine, and versatile. Get the free pattern at Tiana's Closet.
The Wrap Top
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 inches.
Free Kimono Top Pattern
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)
Slouchy Batwing Top Pattern (Size L)
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 a reference to adjust the pattern.
Bell-Sleeved Top Tutorial
And here's a different version of the bell-sleeve top. This is a tutorial with instructions on how to make your own pattern.
Ruffle Sleeve Top
I fell in love with this stylish ruffle-sleeve top from Peppermint Magazine! It comes in sizes A-J, that's 10 sizes. It features a high v-neck and ruffled ¾ length sleeves - so pretty! Grab the pattern and stitch up your perfect summer staple.
Flutter Sleeve Top pattern
With the pretty little flutter sleeves, the top is perfect for the summer. You can wear it on or off the shoulder. The free pattern is available in sizes S-XL.
Free Summer Boatneck Top
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.
DIY Shirred Summer Top
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!
Off-Shoulder Ruffle Top
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.
Wrap Crop Top Pattern (Size 2-4)
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.
A Modern Wrap Top Pattern
This contemporary style wrap top by Peppermint looks stunning! I've put this one on my sewing list, and I hope I'll be soon able to sew it and maybe even take a snapshot of what I make (fingers crossed I find time before the summer!)
Turtleneck Top Pattern
In case you live in a colder climate, I've got your back. sew up this long-sleeve, turtleneck top pattern:
Sew a cozy turtleneck top perfect for winter layering! Wear it with jeans, under a sweater, or dressed up with a jacket. Mayra from So Sew Easy offers a free pattern in women's sizes S to 3XL. Visit So Sew Easy for your free pattern!
Tank Top Patterns to Sew
Here are a few of the tank top patterns for sewing for the summer - for hiking trips, for a city stroll, or for the gym!
This classic free tank top pattern could become your next summer favorite tank top! It comes in a size range from 00 to 20.
Tank Top Pattern For Sewing a Wide Neckline Top
A modern and trendy slouchy tee with a wide neckline in women's sizes S/M/L, the Elise tee is a perfect sew for hot summer days.
Tank top Pattern with Gathered Back
This is a free tank top pattern featuring a gathered back, and the designer has put a lot of effort into showing how the difference in the fabric can affect the final look of your tank top sewn with this pattern. I find this so useful, as knits tend to be tough to choose from when you are just starting out sewing knits.
Racerback Tank top Sewing Pattern
This is another free pattern designed by Emily at Life Sew Savory, and it features neat side panels on the back, allowing you to add different fabrics to your cute tank top. This free tank top sewing pattern comes in sizes xs-xxl.
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Rebecca Hobratschk says
Wow! What a lovely bunch of patterns! I'm not sure where I'll start, but I know I will be sewing at least one.
Pamela says
Thank you so much for all the great patterns. I was so excited to find the slouchy tshirt!
Margie A. says
Thank you for all the great patterns! I grabbed a handful and can’t wait to get started!
Rosemarie Wood says
Thanks so much for all the lovely patterns. I have not been doing much lately but I did find time to make a few Sorbetto tops. Love the pattern and so versatile you would never know those 4 blouses were from the same pattern.
Lois says
I love them all. Thank you so much. I am going to be living in front of my machine. But I can’t think of a better place to be.