Belle Épine Top

Belle Épine is a charming bohemian top with a decidedly summery feel. Delicate and very feminine, it features radiating bust darts, a V-neckline at the front and back (the cut of which allows you to wear a bra), pretty tie-up straps, and a shaped and gathered ruffle. The pattern is fully lined, and the under-top is constructed with classic bust darts. An unlined version is also possible thanks to facing pieces for the neckline. A perfect companion for hot summer days, the pattern comes in several versions: with or without a ruffle, with or without lining, so you can adapt your design as you wish. This sewing pattern is very easy to sew, with beautiful finishes, in short... Irresistible!

Emilie wears Belle Épine in size 36, Isabelle in size 40 and Vanina in size 50.

🪡 Sewing level: Beginner; Technical points include sewing bust darts, making gathers, and French seams.
📏 Sizes: UK 6–24 (FR 34–52); drafted for a height of 165 cm (5’5”).
✂️ Margins: 1cm unless otherwise stated.
🎥 Video tutorial available on YouTube.
📚 Illustrated booklet included

Supplies

• Fabric for a width of 140 cm:
  • Top with ruffle: 34-42: 100 cm, 44-50: 110 cm, 52: 120 cm
  • Top without ruffle: 34-36: 65 cm, 38-44: 80 cm, 46-50: 100 cm, 52: 115 cm
  • Undertop: 34-48: 60cm, 50: 80 cm, 52: 100 cm
• 35 cm of fusible interfacing

To sew the top in our shell lace, the fabric consumption is identical, taking into account the direction of the fabric width to have the shell patterns as shown on the sewn garments

Fabric Choices

Lightweight fabrics (80 to 200 g/m2) with varying degrees of drape depending on the desired effect for the ruffles. Your fabric should take a good press and not stretch too much: a viscose, tencel, cotton, crepe, poplin, satin, or twill. Openwork fabrics like lace are also interesting because the pattern includes a lining.