Peppermint Wrap Top

Wrap Top by In The Folds for Peppermint Magazine

The Wrap Top pattern is available as a free print-at-home download from the Peppermint Magazine Sewing School. It’s a super simple cropped wrap top with three quarter length sleeves, a back neck facing and bust darts. We made up the size C for Zosia and added 2cm to the hem for a slightly less cropped fit. The size C took 1.45m of our divine new Exclusive Linen colour Sea Salt (140cm wide). Linen ended up being a perfect choice, as it has a lovely textured feel that will soften with wear and holds the tie and bow beautifully!

As always with In The Folds patterns, the sewing instructions were accurate and easy to follow. The top is constructed with french seams (rather than overlocking) which gives the top a tidy, professional finish. Peppermint Magazine recommend this pattern would suit an Advanced Beginner which we’d agree with – you’ll need to sew a 6mm double turn on the bias to finish the front of the wrap, which we found a little bit fiddly!

Linen – Sea Salt

The Wrap Top is compatible with a wide range of fabrics and we suggest considering the silhouette you are wanting before choosing. We love how this looks in our Sea Salt Linen – it’s crisp, breezy summery feel would work perfectly for warmer weather. For a softer drapey silhouette, we recommend trying it out in a silk, rayon or even a luxe velvet; perfect as an evening or party piece!

Check out our suggestions featured below, from the top to bottom: Linen – Sky, Hiding Leopard Print Silk – Blue, Linen Multi Stripe, Linen – Honeysuckle, Liberty of London – Juno’s Garden / X and Japanese Check Shirting Azure / Red