IN THE FOLDS • Collins Top
The Collins Top by In the Folds is a loose-fitting trapeze-shaped top designed for woven fabrics. It's A-line in shape, making it perfect for hot summer days. It features a round neck, panel lines, a high-low hem and a centre-back opening with a button and loop closure. Due to its length, the Collins Top is the perfect top to pair with skirts or trousers that sit on or above the natural waist.
This style was designed with beginners in mind... if you've mastered straight and curved seams you’re ready to take on this pattern. Through careful drafting and interesting techniques, this pattern will give you that confidence boost you have been looking for.
The pattern comes with fully illustrated instructions to hold your hand every step of the way.
View A includes a three-piece raglan sleeve with some extra volume, which creates a fun and interesting shape. The neckline is finished with bias binding.
View B is sleeveless and the neckline and armholes are finished with an all-in-one facing for a really clean and professional finish.
The pattern is available in 10 sizes (A - K) and is nested, to make it easier for you to grade between sizes.
Suggested fabrics • The Collins Top is compatible with a range of different fabrics. Your choice of fabric will dictate the silhouette you achieve.
Consider using light to mid-weight fabrics such as: linen, linen blends, cotton, gauze or chambray. For a softer silhouette, consider sateen, silk (crepe de chine or habotai) or viscose (rayon). Be careful if you are a beginner though, as these fabrics are a little trickier to sew. I'd suggest sticking to stable natural fabrics that are not too prone to fraying if you are a beginner.
Softer fabrics will drape over the bust (and create soft flowy sleeves), while stiffer fabrics will create a more voluminous and structured silhouette.
Due to the number of panels in the Collins top, it is a great pattern to use to experiment with colour blocking and stripe direction.
Suitable for confident beginners
