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, 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 free womens tops 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
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
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4) Summer Tee (Size M)
5) Hemlock Tee – Updated
Hemlock Tee pattern by Grainline Studio
The Hemlock Tee has recently been redrafted to include sizes 0-30 and a lot of options. 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!
6) Cold Shoulder Fringe Top
Cold Shoulder Fringe Top Tutorial by Ivy Wild Designs
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.
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!
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
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) Toronto TEE
Toronto Tee pattern by Rebecca Page
Get the Toronto Tee as free pattern on Rebecca Page site, as wel as many other patterns.
16) Bell-Sleeved Top Tutorial
Bell Sleeve Top by Merrick’s Art
17) Cold Shoulder Knit Top (Size 4 only)
Cold Shoulder Knit Top – size 4, by On The Cutting Floor
An easy fitted knit top with a high hip length and cold shoulder sleeve style. The pattern is in size 4 only.
18) Off-The-Shoulder Flutter Sleeve
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)
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.
23) A Modern Wrap Top Pattern
Wrap top pattern by Peppermint
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!)
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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.