Name: Wave Float Top Kit
Brand: Sewing Society
SKU: SS-Wave-Blue-4XL
Price: 65.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

This kit is now archived, we have left it here for your reference and inspiration.

A floaty, fun top in exclusive g&g fabrics, this kit contains everything you need to make the Wave Float Top by Matchy Matchy!

£65.00

Quantity

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The Wave Float Top is a playful and easy to wear top, which you’ll love swishing around in!

The top is designed to have a wide oversized fit with a dropped peplum ruffle at the front and a high peplum at the back, which creates a lovely ‘wave’ effect around the top.

The ruffle gives the top a light, swingy silhouette which pairs really well with high waisted trousers or jeans. It’s also really comfortable to wear as the weather starts warming up! If you’d prefer a longer look to your top, we’ve included a little extra fabric in the kits to lengthen the peplum.

The Wave Float Top has grown on sleeves which are simple to sew and are finished off with a slim cuff. In her accompanying video, Lauren demonstrates an alternative method for sewing these cuffs which gives a clean and neat finish on the inside too.

In lieu of staystitching, we’ve included forming tape interfacing in this kit and in her tips video Lauren shows you how to use this to easily and accurately stay the cut fabric. This is a great way of preventing your fabric from getting stretched out - another technique to add to your sewing toolkit!

We’re also delighted that this kit features fabric from the second part of our limited edition Vintage Bauhaus fabrics which have been designed by Lauren in collaboration with Rachel Parker. The bold colours and shapes of these fabrics, paired with their whimsical designs are the perfect match for the Wave Float Top!

The photographed samples are made to the pattern’s original length, but there is enough fabric in this kit to lengthen the top by approximately 10cm.

We’ve got three gorgeous fabric options for this kit (which are all very apt given the name of the top!): Azure Blue Swimmers, Teal Swimmers and Pink Floats

These three prints are all from the second part of our exclusive Vintage Bauhaus collection, which was created by Lauren in collaboration with surface pattern designer Rachel Parker.

These three brand new prints are inspired by the clean lines and distinct shapes of Bauhaus art. Bold geometric silhouettes are combined with playful elements to give fun details to the designs.

The Bauhuas Swimmers print sees swimmers relaxing as they float in the water over vintage bauhaus inspired shapes and tiles. The Floats print plays on the Bauhaus theme of geometric shapes, with a scattered design that's reminiscent of swim floats drifting in the water.

All the prints are on our new viscose poplin base. This fabric is 100% viscose with a weight of 115gsm, meaning it drapes beautifully and really suits the loose, swishy nature of the top.

To see the fabrics close up check out the video in the main gallery above.

This pattern is available in sizes XXS - 6XL (approx. UK 6 - 38).

There are two options for this kit:

Up to size 4XL: Bust 31 - 56”, waist 24 - 49” and hip 34 - 59”

Up to size 6XL: Bust 31 - 64”, waist 24 - 57” and hip 34 - 67”

All sizes are included on the pattern print out.

If you'd like to see how the Wave Float Top looks on many different bodies, check out the Instagram hashtag, here.

The PDF digital files for the Matchy Matchy Wave Float Top. The link to the PDF instruction booklet and information on how to access your PDF files for all sizes are available to access when logged into the g&g website
A0 print out of the Wave Float Top. All sizes are included on the print out.
Main fabric: as described above. Select from option above: ‘Up to size 4XL’ kits contain 1.9m of fabric and ‘Up to size 6XL' kits contain 2.4m of fabric.
Forming tape: 1 x pack of Prym Forming Tape Interfacing, white
Thread: 1 reel of Gutermann sew all thread, shades 959 (azure blue), 966 (teal) or 659 (pink). If you don't have an overlocker and plan to use the same thread for finishing off seam allowances, we suggest you purchase an extra reel (see below) or use a similar shade left over from another project.
Sewing Machine Needles: Mixed pack Schmetz microtex needles
Label: 'Me Made' Sew in woven label
Video: access to Lauren’s top tips video, as described below
Free UK shipping!

A physical print out of the instruction booklet will NOT be included. You can view the instruction booklet on your device at home, print it out at home, or add the 'printed pattern instructions' product (see link below) to your order and we will print it for you.

Alongside the purchase of this kit you will receive access to Lauren’s exclusive YouTube video to be used alongside the pattern instructions.

She shares her hints and tips on getting a really lovely finish on your garment including how to sew French seams, how to bind the neckline, how to use forming tape interfacing, how to gather the ruffle, an alternative method for finishing the cuffs and much more!

The video has over 26 minutes of footage, sectioned out with time stamps/chapters for easy reference and navigation.

The link to the video will be contained in your order confirmation email along with the pdf files, please file this safely for future reference.

Matchy Matchy rate this pattern as suitable for beginners, though with the viscose fabric included we’d rate it as more suitable for confident beginners who might be sewing with viscose for the first time. Techniques include cutting out viscose, sewing bias binding and sewing gathers.

To complete this project successfully you'll need a regular sewing machine along with Lauren's essential recommended sewing tools.

You can see some of the tools most used by Lauren in her top tips video in the Related Products section below.

If you would like a printed copy of the instructions sent out with your kit, in addition to the PDF copy that you will receive, please see the related products below and add it to your cart as a separate product.

Your kit will be wrapped in tissue and beautifully presented in recyclable packaging.

We will aim to dispatch all kits as soon as possible after orders are placed and aim to have all kits shipped out by Wednesday 21st May.

As Sewing Society kits are processed and shipped from a different location to the shop, we are unable to group together kit orders with past or subsequent orders or combine orders retrospectively. Please click here for the full g&g Sewing Society shipping terms.