The Fabric Edit | Spill The Tea Tie Neck Blouse Sewing Pattern
We’ve gathered together photos of our Spill The Tea Tie Neck Top, along with what the team had to say when they shared them in our Facebook group. From fabric choices to styling notes, it’s all here — straight from the sewists themselves.
Enjoy this peek behind the scenes at the tops we made and wore, and get inspired for your own Spill The Tea Top sew!
My Makes: Spill The Tea Tie Neck Top Sewing Pattern
From everyday basics to dressier looks, I love experimenting with different fabrics, sleeve styles and lengths. Here are a few of my own makes to inspire you.
Fabric: Rayon fabric from East Coast Fabrics.
Worn with: Stretch Palazzo Pants in crepe knit & Getaway Shorts in linen.
Fabric: Poly crepe fabric from The Maker Society.
Worn with: Stretch Palazzo Pants in crepe knit.
Fabric: Crinkle rayon fabric from Tessuti Fabrics.
Worn with: Easy Does It Skirt
Fabric: Linen/Viscose fabric from East Coast Fabrics.
Worn with: Easy Does It Skirt in crinkle rayon.
Fabric: Rayon fabric from East Coast Fabrics.
Worn with: Stretch Palazzo Pants & Getaway Shorts in linen.
Melanie's Makes: Spill The Tea Tie Neck Top Sewing Pattern
Melanie: Effortless Chic in Linen Rayon
Fabric: Linen/rayon blend fabric from Rainbow Fabrics.
Worn with: Vacation Vibe Palazzo Wide Leg Pants in subtle flare, size 16 with pockets and added trim side stripe.
- Size 18 with included full bust adjustment pieces
- Top length (regular). I’m 178cm tall
- Plain back
- Regular length tie worn loose
- Cap sleeves
Melanie: Dress Up Your Jeans
Fabric: Rayon.
Worn with: Jeans
"I love it when a top easily dresses up some everyday denim and this pattern certainly ticks all my boxes! I very much appreciate the included full bust front pieces for a super easy custom fit for the extra chest curves. Much appreciation for Kate’s thoughtful inclusions that make sewing and wearing this top a breeze!"
- Size 18 with included full bust adjustment pieces
- Extra Long Top length (regular). I’m 178cm tall
- Plain back
- Tall length tie
- Flared sleeve with elastic hem
Team Makes: Spill The Tea Tie Neck Top Sewing Pattern
I’m so excited to share what the Pattern Emporium team has made with this pattern. They’ve chosen a range of fabrics, styles and finishes, showing just how versatile this pattern can be. I hope their creations spark ideas for your own me-made wardrobe.
Sophie : Standout Neck Tie in Soft Linen
Fabric: Soft linen
Worn with: Coco Wide Leg Pants
I had the pleasure of testing the Spill The Tea Tie Neck Top, and let me tell you - this pattern is a dream. The tapered tie neckline is the standout feature.
- Size 12
- Regular top length
- Cap sleeve
- Plain back
Sophie: This Top Ticks All The Boxes
Fabric: Viscose.
Worn with: Jeans.
Loose and breezy? Yes. Bow and cute? Also yes!"
- Size 12
- Regular top length
- Cap sleeve
- Plain back
- Regular tie
Sophie: Extra Long Top in Viscose/Linen Blend
Fabric: Viscose/linen blend
Worn with: Friday Feels Skirt
- Size 14
- Regular long top
- Plain back
Erica: This Might Be My New Favourite PE Sewing Pattern
Fabric: Rayon challis border print
Worn with: Walk Boldly Wide Leg Pants & Going Places Dress
"This might be my new favorite PE pattern! This tie front blouse is so versatile I have worn it so much since I finished it! Great directions and really easy to wear. The cap sleeve is so easy to layer up and wear anywhere!"
-Size 6
-Regular length
-Cap sleeve (which is the most brilliant finish ever)
Fabric: Very lightweight rayon.
Worn with: Slay All Day Skirt
"For my second Spill the Tea Blouse I used this baby soft guava colored tissue rayon. It wrinkles easy but it’s worth it to show how fluid the tie and long sleeves [are]. I can see a lot of these in my future. I love the idea of layering this sleeve option with a sweater vest this fall!"
Terri: Glorious Design Elements
Fabric: Poly chiffon
"Sewing woven fabrics makes me so nervous, but I always trust Pattern Emporium. With that said, I think this might be the easiest woven top I have ever made, even including the tanks. I comes together so easily, with precision drafting, lots of landmarks, fantastic instructions, and simply glorious design elements."
- FBA-2 front (included in pattern)
- Gathered back
- Extra long top (regular length)
- Long flared gathered sleeve
Terri: Such A Versatile Top
Fabric: Crinkle Rayon fabric from Fabric Mart
Worn with: Free Spirit Maxi Skirt
"Here's one more version of the Spill The Tea Top in my favorite color family! I wore it to brunch this morning with a comfortable pair of shorts and it's just as great to wear as it is with the maxi skirt in the photos. SUCH a versatile top!!"
- Size 14 graded to 26 hip
- Cap Sleeve
- Regular top length
Terri: That Fabulous Bow!
Fabric: Cotton/polyester blend 'mystery fabric'
Worn with: Jeans
"I have a small roll of mystery cotton/poly fabric that was gifted to me a few years ago, and thought it was a good choice for a test run of this pattern during testing. I actually love how it turned out, and it *might* be my favorite. Be aware, though, that the extra body of this fabric made the length choice very tricky. So for all of us that like to go rogue with a less drapey fabric, this is your warning!"
- Size 14, graded to 26 hip
- FBA-2 Front (included)
- Gathered Back
- Tall top Length
- Cap sleeves
Katie: Tied Up in a Sweet Bow
Fabric: Fabric is rayon challis from Fabric Mart
"I love that Kate included differing tie lengths for extra personalization. I aimed for this one to be worn with the ties loose since challis is so fluttery, but it still ties in a sweet bow. Choices!"
- Size 6
- Gathered back
- Regular top length bodice
You can also find Katie's makes on Instagram @kak513
Katie: I can't imagine a better bow tie top!
Fabric: Linen/rayon noil from Fabric Mart
"I love the shape of the ties, and how there's nothing fussy about this blouse; it's wearable for everyday. She's easy to just pull-on like a tee and still have impact with that tie detail. This aqua is my favorite color to wear, and I'm just smitten!"
- Size 6
- Plain back
- Regular longer tie length
Alana: Looks tricky, but designed to be easy.
Fabric: Cotton voile from Japan
Worn with: Easy Does It Skirt in linen
"This was a very enjoyable sew. It’s what I like to call classic Kate - looks tricky, but designed to be easy. The inside finishing is just as lovely as the outside. I used a large print - I lined up the front pattern piece 1.5cm past the centre of the graphic - so when the front seam was sewn, the two halves of the graphic would be one whole."
- Size 18 FBA-1 (included)
- Tall length top
- Shortest tie length
- Cap sleeve
Sherree: Adorable Spots!
Fabric: Rayon from Spotlight
Amanda: Buttery soft viscose is gorgeous to wear
Fabric: Viscose
"It's summer here so i opted for the cap sleeves. She may look like she's a bit of a complicated sew but don't be fooled, as usual Kate has produced a garment that is both simple to put together and pretty quick."
- Size 10
- Cap sleeves
- Extra long top length
Amanda: Bold Bow
Fabric: Viscose
"I love how you can change the look of this blouse just by changing how you wear the tie."
- Size 10
- Regular length
- Cap sleeves
- Plain back
- Regular length
- Cap sleeves
- Plain back
Jasene: It's Love
Fabric: Polka dot soft rayon.
"I’m in love with the Spill The Tea Tapered Tie Neck Top! The tapered tie neckline adds a chic, feminine touch, while the fit is both flattering and comfortable. It’s a versatile piece that effortlessly transitions from a casual top to a chic office wear."
- Size 14
- Regular length
- Cap sleeves
- Plain back.
Jody: Vintage Inspiration
Fabric: Vintage crepe
Worn with: Jeans
"About a year ago, I was at an estate sale and found this gorgeous fabric I could not leave. It had a few flaws but I just loved it so it had to come home with me. I didn’t know what to use it for really but it made me smile when I saw it in my stash. Then I saw Kate’s pattern for the Spill the Tea tie top and I knew just which fabric was waiting for it.
I’m completely in love with it."
- Size 8 blended into size 10 hip
- Cap sleeve (perfect for limited fabric yardage and so cute!)
- Regular top length
Jody: Professional Clean Finishes for the win!
Fabric: Poly crepe
Worn with: Walk Boldly Wide Leg Pants
"Clean finishes make me smile so big so the cap sleeve looking all professional and clean on the inside as well as the out is absolutely amazing."
- Plain back
- Regular top length
Erin: So Stylish!
Fabric: Polyester
"Officially the most glamorous garment in my wardrobe, this gorgeous top is remarkably easy to put together and just so stylish. The fabric gets zero stars for sewability, but makes up for it by looking great. Only attempt polyester if you’re extremely determined and patient. I’ll be going back to my trusty rayon for the next one!"
- Size 24 graded to size 20 at the neck and shoulders
- Tall top length
- Long flared sleeve with elastic
- Gathered back too.
Steph: The Spill The Tea Top Rocks!
Fabric: Silky rayon
Worn with: Jeans
"Let me Spill the Tea on this new pattern - IT ROCKS!
- Size 14
- Tall top length
- Plain back
- Long sleeve with elastic in the cuffs
Genevieve: It's Love!
Fabric: Viscose Challis
Worn with: Jeans
"Absolutely love this pattern, style, everything!!"
Amanda: Vacation Vibes
Fabric: Rayon from Spotlight
Worn with: Getaway Shorts in linen
"The gathered back - an roomier fit than the plain back option - made for a cool & comfy wear in the humidity of Bali recently. My favourite feature: the swooshy ties which are perfect either tied up or worn loose."
- Size 8
- Top length (regular)
- Gathered back
- Cap sleeves
Elise: So Easy To Sew
Fabric: Cotton voile
Worn with: Jeans
- Size 12, FBA 1
- Plain back
- Regular top length
- Long flared sleeve with elastic
Julieanne: Loads of choices!
Fabric: Cotton
Worn with: Jeans
"Another beautiful pattern for wovens and it’s quicker to sew then it probably looks.
It’s definitely suitable to dress up or wear very casually and the different sleeve options give you loads of choices to mix and match."
Sarah: Office, date night & more...
Fabric: Poly crepe
"Such a lovely top to add to my wardrobe! Perfect for the office or date night or in a more casual fabric for the farmers market."
Sarah: Dress Pattern Hack
Fabric: Rayon challis
Pattern hack: Added 22cm to the length of the extra long top. Hem finished with facing.
"Here's my dress hack of the beautiful new pattern! I have saved this fabric for the perfect pattern and I finally found it! I did keep the front on the fold to avoid having a seam. I'm so glad to have this lovely dress for summer."
- Size 16
- Cap Sleeve
- Shorter length ties
Megan: Shockingly Easy To Sew
Fabric: Rayon Challis
Worn with: Jeans
"My wardrobe is mostly business casual/professional these days and this beauty will work well in so many different contexts. That cap sleeve is brilliant! And it was shockingly easy to sew!"
Beck: Great Sew!
Fabric: Bamboo Rayon
Worn with: Jeans
- Size 14
- FBA-1 front
- Gathered back
- Regular top length
- Long sleeve
