Buy the 8645 vintage tops sewing pattern from Simplicity. It’s perfect for an intermediate dressmaker. Simplicity 1950's Vintage Misses' set of halters and sun top: This set of three halters features a figure molding midriff sections in front and a back button closing. View A is styled with a small collar. Halter front is softly gathered below the bust line. View B with V-neckline, has soft tucks at neck edge. View C is shown with a pointed collar and is accented with top stitching. Sun top, View D, is fully faced and has a square neckline and back button closing.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Chambray, cotton types, dupioni, faille, gingham, lightweight denim, linen types, pique, shantung, taffeta. D in lengthwise-striped fabrics only.

Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way designs fabrics or shrinkage.

Sizing: D5 (4-6-8-10-12) R5 (14-16-18-20-22), approx. UK sizes D5 (4 – 8), R5 (10– 18/20). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. Four 1/2" buttons. A: One pkg of straight seam binding, 1 1/2 yd. of 1/4" wide featherweight boning, one pkg of 1/4" wide double fold bias tape. one hook and eye. B: One pkg of straight seam binding, 1 1/2 yd of 1/4" wide featherweight boning. C: One pkg of straight seam binding, 1 1/2 yd of 1/4" wide featherweight boning, one hook and eye.

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