5 Tops To Help You Through The Weekend
Weekends look different for everyone.
Sometimes it’s coffee and errands. Sometimes it’s brunch, markets, sport, lunch with friends, or collapsing on the couch after a long week. Most weekends end up being a mix of all of the above.
That’s why I love having a few easy-to-wear tops hanging in the wardrobe that just work. The kind you can throw on with jeans, linen pants, relaxed shorts or wide leg pants and instantly feel put together without overthinking it.
These are the tops I reach for when I want comfort, style and a little personality without needing a full outfit plan.
Here are 5 Pattern Emporium tops that will carry you through the weekend beautifully.
1. The Besties Tee
Your everyday throw-on-and-go tee.
The beauty of the Besties Tee is its simplicity. It’s relaxed without feeling oversized, easy to style, and works in just about every knit fabric imaginable.
This is the tee you sew on repeat because it slips into your wardrobe so naturally. Wear it with denim, barrel leg pants, wide leg pants, joggers, skirts or layered under jackets and cardis.
Perfect for:
- Coffee runs
- School sport
- Travel days
- Everyday casual wear
If you’re building a handmade wardrobe, this is one of those foundation pieces you’ll thank yourself for sewing.
You can also explore our full collection of T-shirt and tank sewing patterns featuring everything from classic everyday basics to modern statement tees like the Hello Gorgeous, tanks and layering pieces.
2. The All Good Asymmetric Tee
For when you want your casual outfit to feel a little more interesting.
The asymmetric hem of the All Good Asymmetric Tee gives this tee a modern edge without trying too hard. It’s subtle, wearable and surprisingly versatile.
It still has all the comfort of a classic tee, but the hemline adds movement and shape that instantly elevates simple outfits.
I especially love this one with:
- Slim leg pants (Urban Pants)
- Barrel leg pants (Making Moves)
- Straight skirts (Slay All Day Skirt)
- Denim skirts
This is the top that makes people ask, “Where did you get that?”
3. The Ocean Daze Very Oversized Shirt
Relaxed, effortless and unbelievably cool.
The Ocean Daze Very Oversized Shirt has that borrowed-from-the-boys feel, but softened with beautiful drape and movement. It’s oversized in the best possible way and works beautifully layered over tanks, swimmers, tees or worn loosely buttoned on its own.
This is the shirt you throw on for:
- Beach mornings
- Weekend markets
- Travel
- Casual lunches
- Throwing over activewear after a walk
Our favourite fabrics for this one? Sew it in something drapey - rayon, viscose or lightweight rayon/linen blend and it instantly becomes one of those wardrobe pieces you reach for constantly.
The kind of shirt that somehow makes even the simplest outfit feel styled. Throw it on with your favourite denim jeans or shorts or open over a nice stretchy fitted dress (like the Entice Me Fitted Dress or Own Your Magic Dress with that fab wide neck binding).
You can also explore our full shirt sewing pattern collection featuring everything from oversized beachy styles to more polished everyday shirts and popovers.
4. The About Town Popover Top
Effortless, polished and incredibly wearable.
The About Town Popover sits somewhere between a shirt and a relaxed top, which makes it incredibly versatile. It has that modern “put together without trying too hard” feel that works so well for weekends.
The popover neckline keeps it relaxed while still feeling elevated.
I love this style in:
- Linen
- Linen blends
- Viscose (Rayon)
Wear it loose or front tucked. Wear it cropped, longer or as a dress. This is the top for when you want comfort but still want to look like you made an effort.
It’s no surprise the About Town Popover Top & Dress has become one of our most popular patterns of all time. It strikes that sweet spot between relaxed and polished, and the pattern also includes a dress version for easy weekend outfitting.
5. The Sweet Cheeks Sweater
The cosy weekend layer you’ll live in.
Some weekends call for soft, cosy layers and the Sweet Cheeks Sweater absolutely delivers.
It’s relaxed, comfortable and easy to wear, but still feels stylish and modern rather than sloppy. Perfect for cooler mornings, evening walks, travel days or curling up on the couch with a cuppa.
This is the kind of sweater that works hard in your wardrobe because it pairs with almost everything:
- Stretchy pants like leggings or the Urbans.
- Joggers like the Foxy Legs.
- Wide leg pants like the Vacation Vibes or Coco's with a little front tuck.
- Jeans
- Shorts
And depending on your fabric choice, it can lean loungey, sporty or elevated casual.
If you love sewing comfortable pieces for slower days, make sure you also explore our full loungewear collection of sewing patterns featuring relaxed sweaters, joggers and more for creating easy everyday layers or cosy lounge sets.
The Best Weekend Wardrobes Work Hard Quietly
When I think about the clothes I wear most on weekends, they’re rarely complicated pieces.
They’re comfortable.
Easy to style.
Easy to sew.
Easy to wear.
But they still make me feel like me.
That’s the sweet spot.
And the best part? Once you find a few TNT (tried-and-true) tops that work for your lifestyle, sewing your weekend wardrobe becomes so much easier. Mix in different fabrics, sleeves, prints and colours, and suddenly one pattern becomes five completely different outfits.
No matter what your weekends look like, I hope this inspires you to sew clothes that feel good to wear, easy to style and genuinely useful in your everyday life.
Kate x
