Nora Top

Name: Nora Top
Brand: Tilly and the Buttons
SKU: 1022
Price: 13.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

PDF Sewing Pattern

£13.50

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Option

PDF Sewing Pattern UK 6-20

Bundle: PDF Sewing Pattern + Cardigan Add-On UK 6-20

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YOUR NEW GO-TO TOP

Sew a wardrobe full of easy-to-wear layers with the Nora top sewing pattern. This modern, oversized top can be made as a relaxed sweater or a casual T-shirt, making it a versatile addition to your handmade wardrobe. With its boxy shape, dropped shoulders and wide sleeves, Nora is all about effortless style and everyday comfort.

Designed to work with a variety of suitable fabrics, from jersey to cosy sweater knits, Nora can take you through the seasons. Choose a slouchy high neck or a simple narrow neckband, then customise your top with short, elbow-length or extra-long sleeves.

For the hem, opt for a classic longline finish or a cropped style with a deep, stepped hem and side splits. With so many ways to make it your own, you might find one Nora is never quite enough!

PATTERN FEATURES:

Relaxed, oversized and boxy silhouette
Dropped shoulders and wide sleeves
Suitable for jersey and sweater knit fabrics
Choice of slouchy high neck or narrow neckband
Choice of short, elbow-length or extra-long sleeves
Choice of longline hem or cropped, stepped hem
Deep hem with side splits on the cropped version
Versatile design for sewing T-shirts and sweaters

The Nora top is a PDF pattern only. This pattern is not available as a printed pattern.

Fancy turning it into a cardigan too? Choose bundle option above with the Nora cardigan add-on.

SKILL LEVEL - Confident beginners

PATTERN SUPPORT - Need extra Nora sewing help? See our FREE tutorials!

SIZE RANGE - UK 6-20 (US 2-16 / EUR 34-48)

MODEL SIZE - Harriet wears size 6 (UK 16)

Size range: UK 6-20 / US 2-16 / EUR 34-48 / AUS 6-20

SIZE	BUST	WAIST	HIP
1 UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34 / AUS 6	76cm (30in)	61cm (24in)	84cm (33in)
2 UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36 / AUS 8	81cm (32in)	66cm (26in)	89cm (35in)
3 UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38 / AUS 10	86.5cm (34in)	71cm (28in)	94cm (37in)
4 UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40 / AUS 12	91.5cm (36in)	76cm (30in)	99cm (39in)
5 UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42 / AUS 14	96.5cm (38in)	81cm (32in)	104cm (41in)
6 UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44 / AUS 16	101.5cm (40in)	86.5cm (34in)	109cm (43in)
7 UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46 / AUS 18	106.5cm (42in)	91.5cm (36in)	114cm (45in)
8 UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48 / AUS 20	112cm (44in)	96.5cm (38in)	119.5cm (47in)

Check the sewing pattern size range before buying.

Supplies

Fabric (see below)
Matching thread
0.3m (⅜yd) of 6–9mm (¼in) satin ribbon, stay tape, clear elastic or strips of knit interfacing
Ballpoint needle for your sewing machine
Sewing machine and basic tools (a rotary cutter and mat are useful)
Optional: 0.3m (⅜yd) ribbing for the neckband, or use the same fabric as above

Fabric Suggestions

Light- to medium-weight knit fabric with at least 10% crosswise stretch, such as jersey, interlock, ponte, sweater knits or stretch velvet.

Tip: Buy a bit extra and pre-wash it to allow for shrinkage before cutting.

Fabric Requirements

150cm (60in) wide

Short sleeve T-shirt with round neckline: 1.1m (1¼yd)
Elbow-length sleeve T-shirt with round neckline: 1.3m (1½yd)
Extra-long sleeve sweater with high neck: 1.5m (1⅝yd)

115cm (45in) wide

Short sleeve T-shirt with round neckline: 1.9m (2⅛yd)
Elbow-length sleeve T-shirt with round neckline: 2m (2¼yd)
Extra-long sleeve sweater with high neck: 2.5m (2¾yd)

The original back cover gives one fabric requirement per version rather than breaking quantities down by size.

PDF Pattern Only

You will receive an email immediately after purchase with a link to download your files. Need help getting started? Learn how to use digital sewing patterns. This digital version includes:

Single-layer PDF files – All sizes are included on one sheet (sizes cannot be hidden).
Not suitable for projector sewing – This pattern does not include projector files. See our projector-friendly patterns.
Multiple print options – Print at home on A4 or US Letter paper (using a laptop or desktop computer), or use the A0 copyshop files for professional printing.
Correct scaling – You’ll need Adobe Reader (free to download) to print at the correct scale.

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Lovely pattern

I've just made my first Nora top and am very pleased with the results. I used a soft viscose sweat shirt fabric. I sized down according to the pattern sizes and it is still a very loose fitting top. I also shortened the sleeves slightly and made it all one length rather than having the step bottom. The funnel neck is perfect. I'm planning to make it again in a cotton jersey fabric. I like the versatility of the pattern and the clear instructions. I am new to sewing clothes and very pleased with the result.

Hi Ruth, thanks so much for your review! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed the pattern and are already planning future versions, yay! Hope you enjoy wearing them. Happy sewing! Virginija x

My new favourite pattern

Absolutely wonderful pattern. Clear instructions, easy to follow, fun to make and really comfortable to wear. It’s my new favourite pattern and top. I have made it twice so far with different sleeves but will definitely be making more Nora tops. Love it.

Thank you so much for your review! I’m so happy to hear that Nora is your new favourite and that you’ve enjoyed making it - yay! Can’t wait to see more of your Nora tops! Happy sewing! Virginija x

Love Nora

I have made this several times with the short sleeves and the cropped length and it is one of my favorite silhouettes for a t-shirt . It is great to pair with sweats or joggers or denim for lounge wear and I also like it during exercise. Very versatile!

Versatile Nora: my new favourite pattern!

This pattern is really simple to sew and so versatile. I’d made two different versions within the first week of downloading! My first was using a mustard sweatshirt fleece backed jersey with the stepped hem
and higher neck version - I love the long sleeves - so snuggly! My second was a totally different outcome just by opting for the elbow length sleeves, normal neckband and using a lighter weight cotton jersey - it made a fabulous pj top that I added an appliqué to so I had a slouchy top to match my TATB Margot pjs!

I’m already planning more Noras in my head!

Kerry thank you so much for your lovely message. Nora is one of my personal faves, so versatile. Have fun making many more. Kate x

Fabulous

I’m in love and have found my favourite pattern! The Nora is wonderfully quick to make, has so many options and looks amazing! I will be making many more. Thank you TATB x

Yay Claire-Marie. Nora is definitely a top Buttons face. Thank you for sharing our pics and don't forget to share on our social channels using #SewingNora

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