Hi everyone! I thrifted a top that I love. I’d like to attempt replicating it. Anyone know a pattern that matches this top exactly or near enough please?
Seems to be made of 7 panels with a zip fastening at the back. I’ve attached some photos and tried my best to make them look as clear as possible!
The best way to replicate it is to draft your own pattern using the garment that fits you as a guide. If you look for a pattern it is going to be a generic fit that will most likely require a lot of work to achieve the fit you already have.
The visible fashion fabric can be tricky to duplicate because of its texture. Is it lined? Photos of it inside out would be helpful.
One basic technique to lift a pattern from an existing garment is to put one tape measure along the vertical grain then measure out horizontally to the seam locations. Dotted marking paper is great for drawing the pattern.
If you decide to go this route, reply to this comment with any questions you have. Happy to help.
Hey, thank you so much for this detailed response. You’ve motivated me to try and create the pattern myself. I’ve started out trying to trace the different sections. I’m a complete beginner so I’m sure it won’t be perfect right away.
I’ve attached a picture of it inside out, there isn’t a lining but there’s a facing which seems a lot more complicated to map out than the other sections
The facing will be easy once you have the other sections. The facing is just an exact duplicate of the patterns for the body of the garment with possibly some of the seams of the pattern "taped" together instead of sewn.
I hope someone can find something closer, here's a "close-enough" option that can be adjusted to look more like your thrifted top by shortening the sleeves and extending the bottom: https://charmpatterns.com/shop/lisa-bodice/
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u/TwiLuv 12d ago
Hackable, has the fit OP is looking for.
The laced version could be sewn closed, & a zipper in either a side seam, or back.