Bow and Arrow Top PDF Sewing Pattern

Bow and Arrow Top

This top is made to flatter you with a fitted bust line created with little princess lines that are easy to adjust if you need to. There is a video tutorial below on how to adjust the pricessline for a perfect fit. The inset arrow below the bust looks beautiful in a contrasting fabric or just as style lines in a matching fabric.

And then there’s the bows. I love bows, and I was able to incorporate them here to make it prettier and adjustable at the same time. The peplum at the bottom of the top is optional. You will see that I wore the version with no peplum with the high waisted wide leg pants and it’s a great balance to the big pants.

This top is also fully lined.

Custom fabric print

With this pattern you will also get the fabric print file.

If you would like to use the luna moth fabric that I designed for this top you can order it from spoonflower. Here is the link https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/19872602 .

If you would like to send it to another fabric printer, you will receive the print file with your pattern download.

Pattern sizing

This pattern comes in sizes 0-38 and you can find the size chart on the pattern or to the right of this description. If you need help grading the pattern from size to size be sure to check out my tutorial on that.

Printing the pattern

When it comes to printing the pattern, you have two options to choose from – the home printer version or the large format version. The home printer version is great for those who prefer the convenience of printing at home on standard size paper. Simply download the PDF file, ensure your printer settings are set to actual size, and print out the pattern. Your other option, the large format version is ideal for those who want to skip the taping of multiple sheets together. You can take the large format file to a local print shop or use an online printing service to have the pattern printed on a single large sheet. I like using PDFplotting.com.

Whichever version you choose, make sure to double-check that the scaling is correct before cutting into your fabric. Measure the test square. This will ensure that the pattern is being printed at the right size. Once you have your pattern printed, assembled (if necessary), and you are ready to start on your project.

This file is also a layered PDF so you can print just your size or print just a few sizes. You do not need to print all of the sizes.

You will get both print files with this download. The Letter/A4 version and the A0 large format version.

If you need guidance on how to print your pattern check out the tutorial below.

Fabric Requirements

Without flounce:

 44" fabric:
     Sizes 0-22:
        Self: 1 yard
        Lining: 3/4 yard

     Sizes 24-38:
        Self: 1 1/4 yards
        Lining: 1 yard

With flounce:

44" fabric:
    Sizes 0-12:
        Self: 1 1/2 yards
        Lining: 1 yard

    Sizes 14-22:
        Self: 1 3/4 yards
        Lining: 1 1/2 yards

Seam Allowances

1/4 inch everywhere

Sewing Instructions

The sewing instructions are available through the youtube video below or in the online sewing club. You can join at Sew.ac.