Spill The Tea | Tie Neck Top PDF Sewing Pattern

• Tapered Tie Neck – tie loosely or in a bow (pussy bow blouse style)
• Open Front Neckline – no buttons!
• 2 Sleeve Options – cap sleeve or long flared sleeve with elastic hem
• 2 Back Options – plain or gathered back with yoke
• 2 Lengths – top & extra long top (both in regular & tall)
• Gently Flared Silhouette – relaxed through the body, no waist shaping
• Easy Fit Shape – casual and wearable. Shoulder seam sits forward. Modern slightly extended shoulder-line.
• Standard sizing is dartless.
• FBA pattern pieces also included, with dart, to provide extra width & length for a fuller bust.

THE TAPERED NECK TIE

The tie tapers from the front opening to the hem, with four lengths included (2 regular & 2 tall).

• Shorter length (in both height options) is perfect worn loose and sits just above the top’s hem when tied. It also works for a smaller bow.
  
• Longer length is ideal for a full bow or, worn loose, will sit below the hem but still shorter than the extra long top.

HOW IT FITS

This is a relaxed-fit blouse sewing pattern with a gently flared shape — not oversized.

The shoulder seam sits slightly forward and a touch wider than the natural shoulder. There’s no waist shaping, and the gathered back option adds extra ease through the body.

2 BACK OPTIONS

• Plain Back – clean and classic
• Gathered Back with Yoke – adds volume and a relaxed feel

2 SLEEVE OPTIONS

• Cap Sleeve - no hemming this adorable little sleeve.
• Flared Sleeve with Elastic Hem – creates soft gathers at wrist.

2 LENGTH OPTIONS

• Top Length – finishes around the hip bone.
• Extra Long Top – finishes around crotch height.
• (Both lengths available in regular and tall).

The Spill The Tea Tie Neck Top is all about that beautifully tapered neck tie — the true hero of this design. 

Whether you wear it loosely knotted for a modern, effortless look or tie it in a bow for something softer and more feminine, this top adapts to your style.

The cap sleeve offers a modern, minimal take on the tie-neck trend, while the flared sleeve with elastic at the wrist brings in a softer, more romantic vibe.

HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM THE LYRICAL?

• No buttons - easy pop-over style. Lyrical has a button-up front opening.
• Wider, tapered tie design. Lyrical has a narrow tie or collar.
• Different armhole to suit different sleeves. STT has a cap sleeve & gently flared sleeve with elastic at the wrist to gather it in. Lyrical has full puff sleeve with elastic hem & flounce. Shoulder is narrower to support this style of sleeve.
• Top & extra long top lengths.
• Similarities - they’re both tops for woven fabric and both feature a tie — though the ties themselves are very different in design.

• Size 4-30 (includes all sizes).
• View our size chart here.
• Measure upper bust to determine size. See tutorial for more details.

Light to medium weight woven fabrics: rayon, viscose, linen/viscose blend, linen, chambray, tencel, crepe, georgette.

Fabrics with at least some drape is best.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: View the fabric chart.

TRIMS: Flared sleeve with Elastic Hem: 10mm (3/8") elastic. Length - 2 x around your wrists.

• PRINT AT HOME PATTERN: Yes.
• A0 COPY SHOP PATTERN: Yes.
• PROJECTOR PATTERN: Yes. Includes multi-coloured or black size lines, large text & full pattern pieces.
• LAYERED: Yes.
• TUTORIAL: Comprehensive instructions. Colour photos. Tips & tricks.

THE BASICS:

• SIZES: 4-30.
• SKILL LEVEL: Experienced Beginner.
• FABRIC TYPE: Woven. 
• MEASUREMENTS: Metric (cms) & imperial (inches).
• SEAM ALLOWANCES: Included.
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• PDF BEGINNERS: Watch our video series here.

Pattern mashing is the process of combining elements from two or more sewing patterns to create a custom design.

Pattern mashing made easy - view the mashable sleeves table here.