Birgitta Helmersson - PDF Zero Waste Cropped Shirt - Bow HACK ADD ON

Please note: You’ll need the original Zero Waste Cropped Shirt Sewing Pattern to use this hack – it’s sold separately.

Say hello to the newest twist from Birgitta Helmersson – the Bow Hack for her much-loved Zero Waste Cropped Shirt!

This charming add-on gives the original pattern a playful update: think a bound neckline, soft gathered sleeves with a stylish split, and dainty tie-up details at the front and cuffs.

- Size Chart -

This is a ONE SIZE garment, with the determined by the fabric width used. It comes with 2 different cutting plans allowing you to use both narrow and wide fabric widths. 

Choose which plan to use based on the FABRIC WIDTH you are using.

-CUTTING PLAN A is suitable for narrower widths, 110-115cm / 43-45”. This layout is suitable for a bust circumference of up to 115cm / 45” (this includes a generous amount of ease). If you want to make this suitable for a larger bust you can add to the length of the cutting plan the amount extra that you need. The instruction booklet includes more details on how to do this.

-CUTTING PLAN B is suitable for wider widths, 120-150cm / 47-59”. The size of this garment is determined by the fabric width. See below for the maximum recommended bust circumference by fabric width. This allows for a generous amount of ease.

Fabric Width : Maximum Bust Circumference

120cm / 47" : 95cm / 37"

125cm / 49" : 100cm / 39"

130cm / 51" : 105cm / 41"

135cm / 53" : 110cm / 43"

140cm / 55" : 115cm / 45"

145cm / 57" : 120cm / 47"

150cm / 59" : 125cm / 49"

- Fabric Requirements + Notions -

Fabric Type

Use a light weight cotton or linen in a width of between 110 - 150cm / 43 - 59”. The length/usage required is based on the fabric width you are using, refer to the CUTTING PLAN A and B for more. You will also need quite a lot of bias binding strips cut for the binding and ties. If you want this to match allow for a little extra fabric on top of the main layout to cut your own binding from.

Recommended Widths : Yardage Requirements

110cm - 115cm / 43" - 45" : 140cm / 55"

120cm - 150cm / 47" - 59" : 95cm / 37.5"

Notions Required

This top requires bias binding strips for the neck binding and ties. You can either buy this by the meter in a light weight contrast fabric OR if you want these to match the main fabric allow for an extra length of fabric and cut your own.

The total lengths of bias strips you will need are......

BINDING- 4cm x 260cm / 1.5” x 103”

TIES- 2.5cm x 330cm / 1” x 130”