ARCHIPEL
A sleeveless top with button or tie closure, combining clean yet refined lines for a flawless drape. Choose from 3 closure options: front button placket, back button placket, or tied back (bra-friendly!). Enjoy flawless finishes with a fully lined all-in-one construction. Optional flounce at the hem for a more feminine touch. Can also be made reversible.
- Level: Beginner
- Pattern for sizes : 32 to 52 (European) / 2 to 22 (US) / 4 to 24 (UK)
- 6 possible variations
- Seam allowances included (see quality chart)
- Free access to full step-by-step assembly video
- Bilingual English-French pattern
- More pictures #archipelpattern #atelierscammit
PAPER PATTERN: instruction booklet + full size pattern > A0 (no overlapping)
PDF PATTERN: instruction file + projector file + full size pattern to print and assemble (1 layer per size and 2 printing formats: A0 = 2 pages / A4 and US Letter = 25 pages)
What you will learn with this pattern (see the videos of the main techniques here):
- Secure sewing lines before assembly
- Lining a sleeveless top without any visible seam (all-in-one facing technique)
- Sewing darts
- Making a button placket
- Assembling a gathered flounce
Recommended fabrics:
- FABRIC: very light to light 110-200 gsm (or 3-6 oz.), flexible woven (crepe, twill...), fluid material (silk, viscose, linen...). Stretch factor* : 0 to 20 % (without elastane)
- LINING: very light 60-80 gsm (or 1-2 oz.), woven (veil), preferably cotton. Stretch factor*: 0 to 20% (without elastane)
All versions have been sewn in size 38 with no modification (Johanna’s measurements: 1m75 - 87/71/95) unless otherwise stated below :
- White broderie anglaise version: no modifications
- Black guipure version: no modifications
- Ecru, yellow and black version: shortened by 2.5 cm and worn with CALIFORNIA pants
- cru version with colorful stripes: no modifications, worn with CALIFORNIA pants
- Ecru version: shortened by 2.5 cm and worn with a LAGUNE skirt
- Navy version with orange flowers: no modifications, worn with a LAGUNE skirt
- Brown version with mauve flowers: no modifications, worn with LEGENDE pants
Find information about the fabrics used under each photo posted on Instagram.
Visit the blog to learn how to adjust the pattern for height.
Measures:
Sizes (body measures) EUR / US / UK | 32/2/4 | 34/4/6 | 36/6/8 | 38/8/10 | 40/10/12 | 42/12/14 | 44/14/16 | 46/16/18 | 48/18/20 | 50/20/22 | 52/22/24 |
Height (inches) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
Bust (inches) | 29,9 | 31,5 | 33,1 | 34,6 | 36,2 | 38,2 | 40,6 | 42,9 | 45,3 | 47,6 | 50,0 |
Waist (inches) | 22,8 | 24,4 | 26,0 | 27,6 | 29,1 | 31,1 | 33,5 | 35,8 | 38,2 | 40,6 | 42,9 |
Hip (inches) | 32,7 | 34,3 | 35,8 | 37,4 | 39,0 | 40,9 | 43,3 | 45,7 | 48,0 | 50,4 | 52,8 |
Finished garment EUR / US / UK | 32/2/4 | 34/4/6 | 36/6/8 | 38/8/10 | 40/10/12 | 42/12/14 | 44/14/16 | 46/16/18 | 48/18/20 | 50/20/22 | 52/22/24 |
Bust* (inches) | 31,9 | 33,4 | 35,0 | 36,6 | 38,2 | 40,1 | 42,5 | 44,9 | 47,3 | 49,7 | 52,1 |
Total length (inches) | 19,5 | 19,9 | 20,2 | 20,6 | 21,0 | 21,5 | 21,9 | 22,4 | 22,9 | 23,4 | 23,8 |
Garment bottom (inches) | 30,3 | 31,9 | 33,5 | 35,1 | 36,6 | 38,6 | 41,0 | 43,3 | 45,7 | 48,1 | 50,4 |
Shoulder to shoulder (inches) | 11,1 | 11,5 | 11,9 | 12,3 | 12,7 | 13,2 | 13,9 | 14,5 | 15,2 | 15,8 | 16,5 |
*The elasticity rate of your fabric may increase these measurements accordingly!
Supplies:
For sizes EUR / US / UK | 32/2/4 | 34/4/6 | 36/6/8 | 38/8/10 | 40/10/12 | 42/12/14 | 44/14/16 | 46/16/18 | 48/18/20 | 50/20/22 | 52/22/24 |
Fabric 55" wide (inches) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 39 | 39 | 47 | 47 | 51 | 51 |
Lining 55" wide (inches) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 39 | 39 | 47 | 47 | 51 | 51 |
Buttons | 5 or 6 x 0.5-0.7" | ||||||||||
Thin fusible interfacing | max 24" | ||||||||||
Form tape interfacing | (or a 0.4" width thin fusible interfacing band) max 80" |