Peplum Summer Top Free Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

This is an easy pattern to work with and an easy summer top to make.  This top is perfect for summer wear as it has pleats that lay over the belly making that area not bulge.  It’s a semi-fitted top so it is ideal that you choose a fabric that is made with natural fibers.  Since it is a summer top, we can make it with or without sleeves.

Materials:

• 1.5 yards of Satin, silk, linen, cotton sateen and soft jeans fabric
• 14″ (35cm) invisible zipper
• Fusible interfacing to match the thickness of the fabric
• Bias tape
• Thread to match

Tools

• Invisible zipper foot
• Sewing machine
• Overlocker
• Pressing tailor’s ham (optional)

Take a look at this Bell Sleeve Top, too!