Belle Épine is a top with bohemian charm and a distinctly summery look. Delicate and very feminine, it stands out with the darts running across the bust, the V-neck at the front and back (with a cutout allowing you to wear a bra underneath), the beautiful tie straps, and the shaped, pleated ruffle. The pattern is fully lined, and the top underneath is made with classic darts at the bust.

An unlined version is also possible thanks to the facings at the neckline. The perfect companion for warm summer days. The pattern offers various options: with or without a ruffle, with or without lining, so you can customize your design as you wish. This sewing pattern is very easy to sew, with beautiful finishes – in short… irresistible!  

The technical skills include sewing chest pleats, making gathers, and making French seams.

• Sewing level: beginner
• Sizing: The pattern is available in sizes 34 through 52.
• A seam allowance of 1 cm is included (unless otherwise stated).
• Includes video tutorial
• Includes illustrated booklet
• Fabric advice: Lightweight fabrics (80 to 200 g/m²) with varying degrees of suppleness, depending on the desired effect of the ruffles. The fabric must be easy to iron and not stretch too much: viscose, Tencel, cotton, crepe, poplin, satin, or twill are suitable. Fabrics with an openwork pattern, such as lace, are also suitable because the pattern contains a lining .
• Materials needed: for a fabric width of 140 cm
  top with ruffles
  - size 34-42: 100 cm
  - size 44-50: 110 cm
  - size 52: 120 cm
  Fabric consumption top without ruffles:
  - size 34-36: 65 cm
  - size 38-44: 80 cm
  - size 46-50: 100 cm
  - size 52: 115 cm
  lining
  - size 34-48: 60 cm
  - size 50: 80 cm
  - size 52: 100 cm
  all versions:
  - 35 cm Interfacing