Agustina Boxy Top Tutorial
Agustina is a simple and slightly cropped boxy top with round neckline and cuff sleeves. And sometimes simple is best. An ideal beginner sewing project, this top sews up in just a couple of hours and requires very little fabric. We chose to make this top in our gauzy open weave linen that has a unique slightly sheer look making it ideal for summer.
Such a great basic pattern, it’s guaranteed to become one of your favorites. Plus, it lends itself to so many simple hacks to make it your very own. You can lengthen the hem and turn it into a dress, or transform cuffs into long sleeves, or add a belt.
Follow this easy step-by-step tutorial and make your new wardrobe staple!
Materials
For our sample size S pictured in this tutorial, we used 1 yard of IL041 FOG Softened Medium Weight Linen
For other sizes, please refer to the yardage table in the PDF pattern to determine the required amount of fabric.
Matching sewing thread.
Tools
Scissors, pins, ruler, chalk, fabric marker, sewing machine
Difficulty
Beginner
Sewing Time
2 hours
Pattern
You can access the multi-sized printable PDF pattern by following this link HERE. All seam allowances are included and are 3/8” (1 cm) unless otherwise specified. The model is wearing size S.
Remember to transfer all the notches onto your fabric.
Steps
Note: Prewash your fabric. This linen should be laundered in a cold wash-tumble dried on air setting or very low heat. Line dry if possible. Iron the fabric so it is easier to work with.
1. Pin and stitch the shoulder seams right sides together at a 3/8” (1 cm) seam allowance. Serge or zigzag the raw edges together to prevent the fabric from fraying. Press the serged/zigzagged seam allowances towards the back.
2. Bind the neckline following this step-by-step tutorial HERE.
3. Now pin and stitch the side seams right sides together. Make a small snip into the underarm curve to release the tension.
4. Finish the seams using your preferred method and press towards the back.
5. Join the short ends of the cuff right sides together and sew at a 3/8” seam allowance. Press the seam open.
6. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise wrong sides together.
7. Pin the cuff to the armhole right sides together matching the raw edges and the underarm seams.
8. Stitch at a 3/8” seam allowance, finish the edges together and press the seam allowance towards the bodice and the cuff away from the garment.
10. Lastly, finish the hem. Press your fabric twice to the wrong side (first 3/8”, then another 1/2”) and pin.
11. Edgestitch along the folded edge.
And you are done! Super easy, right? Pair your top with just about anything! We love seeing what you make! Don’t forget to share your pictures and tag your creations with #FabricsStoreAgustinaPattern hashtag.
Whether you are looking for natural or bright colors, heavier or lighter linen, we have something for everyone. Browse our selection of linen fabrics and find the color that inspires you for this project!
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47 Comments
Lucia Vandeput
Hello, I just ran into this pattern and I want to give it a try. I use Foxit reader and with this PDF-reader I cannot download the pattern. Is there anything I can do (without having to download Acrobat reader ??
Thank you for your reply and thank you for the fine blog you are writing.
Lauren Linen
Hello Lucia, The .pdf reader you use doesn’t have to be Adobe, but it does have to have the functionality to open ‘attachments’.
Christina Shardlow
I couldn’t see the pattern attached at all when downloading it on a MacBook Air, but when I tried on a Windows 10 PC, it worked fine. I’m wondering if there’s a glitch when it’s downloaded on a Mac?
Christina Shardlow
And thank you for the pattern, by the way! 🙂
Lauren Gates
Hello Christina, I exclusively use a Mac and don’t have trouble downloading the patterns. You do need to open them using adobe acrobat reader though 🙂
Laurie Arnone
Same problem here, will try it on Windows machine.
Pamela Power
Thinking about increasing seam allowance and making french seams. Do you think I should french the seam the side seam of the cuff as well as the side and shoulders of the bodice? (I’m kind of new to french seaming!)
Lauren Gates
Hello Pamela, Yes, you can french seam the shoulders, and side seams. You won’t need to french seam the cuff since the raw edges will be enclosed inside it when folded in half as shown in step 6 🙂
Pamela Power
Great! Thank you!
M Lutek
Having no success downloading the pattern pieces. Am using an iPad. Have saved the PDF and when I open it in Adobe Reader all I get is a short 5 or 6 page document and no pattern pieces. Can someone advise me? Is it because I’m not on a computer?
Jill Padelford
It confused the heck out of me as well but you need to open the internal attachment (check the left hand side of your Adobe Acrobat window). All of the pattern pieces are hiding there and you can select which size you want to print by deselecting all the other sizes.
Valerie Jolma
there is a linked tutorial located on the 5-6 page document you currently are viewing that explains how to access the pattern. its pretty simple after doing it once!
Silvana Saveri
I couldn’t find the measurements of the finished shirt anywhere, especially the length. Am I blind?
Lauren Gates
Hello Silvana, The finished garment measurements are listed on page 4 of the booklet 🙂 The bust, waist, and sleeve opening measurements are listed. For the length of the top, I’d measure your assembled pattern, and measure from the shoulder to the hem, minus the seam allowance. This will give you the total length of the top 🙂
Kirsen Sullivan
I see bust, waist, and sleeve opening, but not length.
Lauren Gates
Hello, to figure out the length, assemble your paper pattern and measure the pattern pieces, taking into account seam and hem allowances.
Shaun Trumble
It’s absolutely silly that they didn’t add this. Why would I want to print this all off if I decide it’s not suitable??
Beth DeBusk
I added 2-4 inches to the ones I have made. It’s pretty short. I have made 5
Edna Clifford
where are the pattern pieces that i use to cut the fabric out?
Lauren Gates
Hello Edna, the pattern pieces are located in the free downloadable .pdf at this link:
https://fabrics-store.com/sewing-patterns/agustina-agustina-boxy-top-pattern-
For help opening the pattern attachment file in Adobe Reader, please head over to our Help Center for tutorials for your specific device:
https://support.fabrics-store.com/hc/en-us/sections/360000039523-PDF-Patterns
Marie Cody
Thanks so much for trying but the link you provided still doesn’t bring up the Agustina pattern. Please try to click on the link yourself. All I get is the pattern description with photos but not the pattern itself! Please do provide the correct link. I have already purchased my fabric from Fabrics-Store and would love yo use this pattern. Thanks so much.
Lauren Gates
Hello Marie, I have clicked the link located under the ‘Pattern’ heading of the post. This will take you to the Agustina Pattern page. On the right-hand side of the page, you can click the ‘FREE DOWNLOAD” button in order to get the pattern.
If you have downloaded the pattern booklet, please open it in Adobe Reader to access the pattern which is an attachment.
If you would like more assistance with locating this pattern attachment, we have great tutorials in our Help Center, Link below:
https://support.fabrics-store.com/hc/en-us/sections/360000039523-PDF-Patterns
Kelly Potocki
I understand the model is wearing a size 4/6. Do you mind I ask what is her height and weight. I will have a better idea when I decide on my size. I am 5’4 “ and about 126lb. What is the right size for me? Will 0/2 fits better or 4/6?
Lauren Gates
Hello Kelly, I would recommend choosing your pattern based on your own measurements and comparing them to those given in the pattern. Comparing your overall weight generally won’t give an accurate indicator for fit, since weight is held differently on different people. If you’d like assistance finding the best size for you please send us an email or give us a call.
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Thank you so much for providing this free pattern. I’m excited to try it.
Joyce mui
After joining the cuff to the armhole(step 8) , is the raw seam supposed to be exposed.?
Thanks for the pattern.
Katie Lewis
This is how they end up for me. as well Any tips for finishing off the cuff?
Lauren Gates
Hello Katie and Joyce,
After attaching the sleeve cuff to the armhole, and before folding it out, you can finish the seam using a serger or a zig-zag stitch 🙂
Danielle Hata
I’m having a really hard time attaching the the arm cuffs to the body. The cuff seems too small compared to the body’s arm hole! Can anyone give me advice?
Danielle Powell
I am having the same issue exactly. The armhole is bigger than the cuff. How do I adjust this to make it fit?
Lauren Linen
What might be happening here is the raw edge of your armhole maybe stretching out, making it bigger than the cuff. There are a few way to get it back into shape.
1. Mist with water and steam with your iron.
2. Run a long stitch just inside the seam allowance of your sleeve. You can tug this gently to pull the sleeve into the cuff neatly and evenly.
Mary Von tobel
This is cute and easy to sew. Even with a boxy fit, I found it to be extremely large. Might want to size down. For example, if you take a 4-6, as I do, might want to do a 0-2. This is a personal preference, but with it being as boxy as it is, I would have picked something a bit less stiff than the medium weight linen.
Rosalia Bauer
I sewed this today and I love it! Can’t wait to make more in different fabrics. I don’t have a lot of experience sewing but I found this pattern easy and fairly quick to make.
Katie Stanley
Second time making this top – love it so much! Thank you for providing this pattern!
Katie
Heidi Maloney
Are the pants from one of your patterns too?
Aline Lin
I love the way these pants Look too!! Came here to see if it was an available pattern hahaha
Tabitha Thompson
I just made this top today with a couple of hacks (added a band to lengthen it and put some waist darts in to make it more flattering to my figure). I’m a beginner but I found the instructions very clear! I’m thrilled to find this site with all the patterns and tutorials. I can’t wait to try some of your beautiful linen, too. Thank you!
Ruth H Condit Condit
Thanks for another beautiful pattern. Your directions are so easy to follow.
Susan Hanway
Hi, I can’t download Adobe Reader because my ex-husband downloaded it for me decades ago, and I don’t know the password. There’s no “Hint” or way to reset the password. I’ll try again to go directly to Adobe Reader, but I just keep getting the prompt to download!
Thanks, Susan
Julia Fletcher
To get the pattern I have to go to a site that charges a dollar and then another dollar for something else. Do you not just offer the pattern?
Masha Karpushina
Hi Julia. the pattern takes you to our website- fabrics-store.com where you can download this pattern for free, if you sign up to our newsletter. We don’t charge for downloading the pattern. Hope you enjoy.
Sharon Halpin
This provided download does not include a pattern…
Masha Karpushina
Hello Sharon, you need to click on ‘HERE’ under Pattern- this will take you to all our Patterns page- you can download it there. Thank you , let me know if you have any more questions.
C Zawadzki
Please consider designing this with a boat or straight neck, and an option for making it a longer bodice.
thanks
clem
Jo Crefasi
I would just love a boat neck too.!
Masha Karpushina
Thank you for your suggestions, we offer these patterns as a way for you to amend them into whatever you like. Hope this inspires you to alter it to your needs.