Cloe Top
Sew the Cloe Top step by step with an inclusive pattern in sizes 34 to 56, supplied in A4 and A0 formats.
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Join Lulu Ferris to watch the complete class and sew along at your own pace.
What you’ll make
The Cloe is a fitted stretch top with clean lines, straight necklines at the front and back, and narrow shoulder straps. Its simple, dart-free shape relies on the fabric’s stretch.
Depending on the knit, it can be an everyday summer top, a dressier layer or part of a handmade pajama set.
What you’ll learn in this class
- Stabilize the upper edges, armholes and strap areas with stay tape or interfacing.
- Apply rib-knit or self-fabric binding with controlled stretch.
- Troubleshoot skipped stitches by testing needles and thread suited to knits.
- Join the side seams and finish them with a serger or zigzag.
- Finish the hem while preserving the fabric’s stretch.
Choosing a stretch fabric
This fitted, dart-free top must be made from stretch fabric. Suitable choices include cotton jersey, viscose jersey, rib knit, Lycra and knit seersucker.
Stretch and recovery affect the fit. A soft, highly elastic rib knit can produce a looser result and may require extra care during cutting, pressing and sewing.
Make it your own
Use matching rib knit for the narrow straps and bindings, or cut them from the main fabric. A small label or ribbon at the back can distinguish the similar front and back.
Choose a twin-needle hem, zigzag, rolled edge or raw edge on a non-fraying jersey. You can also add a small patch pocket.
Sizes and fit
The pattern covers sizes 34/36 through 54/56. The chart spans bust measurements of 86–132 cm, waists of 64–110 cm and hips of 90–136 cm.
Approximate top length ranges from 49 cm to 64 cm. Use the pattern chart to select the size group that best matches your measurements.
The complete video class includes the Cloe pattern in A4 and A0 formats, plus a separate pattern-information file with the size chart.
Pattern & materials
Patterns are included with membership
Active members can download every available PDF and materials list.
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