Birgitta Helmersson - PDF Sewing Pattern - Zero Waste Tie Top

The Birgitta Helmersson ZW Tie Top PDF Sewing Pattern combines elegant everyday styling with innovative zero waste pattern cutting, allowing you to create a versatile top while producing virtually no fabric waste. Instead of printing large paper pattern sheets, you'll draft the pattern directly onto your fabric using the included cutting layouts and printable templates, making this an ideal project for sewists looking to embrace sustainable sewing techniques.

The ZW Tie Top features an oversized relaxed silhouette with a choice of high or low neckline, three garment lengths and an attached neckband that extends into a stylish tie. Wear the tie at the front or back for different looks, and customise your garment further with optional side splits, gathered sleeves and cuffed sleeve finishes.

The finished width of the garment is determined by your chosen fabric width. Two size ranges are included, suitable for hips up to 125cm, with additional layouts provided to extend the sizing up to approximately 155cm hip measurement.

As a digital sewing pattern, your files are available to download instantly after purchase. Unlike traditional PDF sewing patterns, there are no full-size pattern sheets to assemble. Instead, you'll receive a comprehensive instruction booklet, cutting layouts and printable templates, with only the required templates needing to be printed before drafting the pattern directly onto your fabric.

Please note: This sewing pattern is licensed for personal and non-profit use only and may not be used for commercial production.

Sewing Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

PDF Pattern Includes
Instant PDF download
Instruction booklet
Zero waste cutting layouts
Printable cutting templates
Metric and imperial measurements
Home printer compatible
Suitable for viewing digitally or printing required templates only

Size Information
This oversized pattern is supplied in two size ranges. The finished garment width is determined by your chosen fabric width. Additional layouts are included to extend sizing up to approximately 155cm (61") hip.

Size One

Size Two

Fabric Requirements

Recommended fabric width: 130–155cm (51–61")

Fabric requirements are a guide and may vary if you adjust the sleeve or body length. Refer to the instruction booklet for full layout information.

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Sewing the ZW Tie Top

Head here for. a general tutorial on cutting using this method: Cutting a Zero Waste Garment