Springfield Top
Make room in your closet for the Springfield Top! This woven shell is ideal for layering under a cardigan or pairing with dark jeans and your favorite heels. View A features a loose, swingy silhouette and optional hem band, while View B uses back princess seams to beautifully skim your curves. Both variations have scooped necklines, back yokes, and comfortably split side seams. Bring on the weekend!
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SEWING LEVEL: Beginner.
SIZING: 12 to 28, in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H). See Sizing Guide.
RECOMMENDED FABRIC: Light to midweight woven fabric such as cotton lawn, linen, chambray, rayon, crepe or silk.
Bias facings are suitable for lightweight fabric only (Store-bought bias tape can also be used).
NOTIONS: Universal needle, thread.
Use the dropdown menu above to order either a Printed Pattern, which will be mailed to your address, or a PDF Pattern, which can be downloaded.
PDF PATTERN:
The PDF comes in three files (one for each bust size), so you only need to print your size. You'll receive files to print at home or at a copy shop. Files are delivered as a .zip file which can be downloaded on a computer, but not on a mobile device. For more on PDFs, see the FAQs.
Instructions: 11 pages (3.4 MB)
Pattern pieces (for each cup size): 30 pages in total; 23 pages to print for View A, 20 pages to print for View B (290 KB each)
Copy shop (A0 or US 36" x 48" size): 2 pages for A0, 2 pages for US - print 1 for view A, print 1 - 2 for view B(250 KB each)
- Pattern Hacking for Curves Workshop
- How to Sew French Seams
- Tulip Back Tank Hack
- Fix a Gaping Neckline
- How to Sew a Side Seam with French Seams and Slits
- How to Change the Height of a Bust Dart
- Grading Between Sizes - Top or Dress with Bust Dart
- Grading Between Sizes - Princess Seams for Back View of Springfield
See what our customers are making!
This top fits great and come together quickly. Since the top uses so little fabric, I was able to piece together a version from linen scraps (for the summer heat)!
What more needs to be said other than: a pattern available in my size, drafted for my body where I can easily grade between sizes for a straight-from-the-envelope-fit (in this case from the PDF fit).
I bought this pattern because it uses SO LITTLE FABRIC) and with all the pieces I figured I could use it for scrap-busting. Also the internet tells me I can use the sleeve expansions I already bought for the Upton dress? Bonus!
I have often looked at this pattern but dithered! However I was pleased with the easy to follow instructions and it was good to have different options to follow. Next version awaits!
I made a wearable muslin using my closest bust measurements and per website info chose cup size G/H. I had to make some adjustments for gaping neckline, large armhole, lowering and shortening bust dart. I ended up with a lovely top That I’ve worn several times. I am in the process of doing another muslin using my upper bust measurement and grading out at the bust line. To see if I would need to make fewer pattern adjustments. Once I’ve perfected this I have in mind to make several including the hacks shown.
Patrice
This was my first cashmerette make. The Springfield was easy to sew and fits like a dream. I liked the different pieces depending on your cup requirements. It makes an essential top that notch or two dressier than a basic tee but just as easy to wear and style. I bought and made more cashmerette patterns after trying this one and have more on my to make lust. Thank you for filling this gap in the market so beautifully!