Digital Pattern + Video Class Ridgeway Top Sewing Pattern - Men's/Straight Fit
An elevated casual top with a relaxed feel, the Ridgeway is equally at home at backyard barbecues or beach weddings.
Designed for woven fabrics, the standout feature of the Ridgeway is the gorgeous crossover neckline that is easy to pull over the head without the use of fasteners.
Finished cleanly inside and out, with no scratchy exposed seams, for a sensory-friendly fit. Your choice of short or long sleeves with optional tabs.
Skill level: Intermediate - a skill-building pattern that uses some unique, precision techniques. Not recommended for beginners.
Skills you will learn: French seams, sewing hem splits from a French seam, flat felled seams, sewing a collar stand, facings, topstitching. Fitting adjustment resources included.
Video Support: A full course of clear, concise videos accompany this pattern, alongside a comprehensive written and photographed instruction booklet.
Sizing + Supplies
Choose between two size ranges:
Size Range 30-52 Includes youth/tween sizes, bridging from where the children's sizes finish
Size Range 46-66
View Size Chart + Fabric Requirements + Finished Garment Measurements
Make old things new again! Twig & Tale patterns pair wonderfully with recycled fabrics. Look to gently-used stable, lightweight woven fabrics, such as linen shirts or trousers, duvet covers, or tablecloths.
Views
- Beautiful crossover front with no fastenings
- Short or long sleeves (optional sleeve tabs for long sleeves)
- Straight hem with side splits
- Stand collar
- Clean finish that is sensory-friendly (no scratchy seams)
Bonus Resources
- How to do a Fuller Abdomen Adjustment
- How to do a Fuller Seat Adjustment for Tops
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How to do a Narrow Back Adjustment for a Set In Sleeve
- How to do a Broad Back Adjustment for a Set In Sleeve
- How to do a Shoulder Width Adjustment for a Set In Sleeve
- How to do a Forward Head Adjustment
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How to do a High Rounded Back Adjustment
Printing Info + FAQ
This is a PDF pattern and includes three printing options:
- US Letter/A4 - tiled and designed to print on your home printer
- Copyshop - A0 wide-format file (33.1″ x 46.8″)
- Projector - specially-formatted and optimised for home projector use. Read more about using our projector files here
All pattern printing formats include “layers”, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need, or all of the sizes. A comprehensive sewing instruction tutorial is supplied.
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Customer Reviews
First pattern ordered from Twig&tale and will not be the last. Instructions easy to follow and a great video to help as well. Not finished yet but what I've done so far is really looking good.
Absolutely amazing patterns as always, I learnt so much from the detailed tutorial, both video and written. Having tried new techniques I'm now confident i could use them again on other projects. The shirt itself turned out so comfortable and is already a favourite!
I received this pattern gratis as part of the Sew and Show team. The opinions I am sharing are entirely mine :).
I have sewed quite a few Twig and Tale garments at this point and this one isn't the most challenging one that I have made (I think that was the Overland Cloak because of the sheer volume of material) but this one was close. I consider myself and intermediate sewist and think this is an intermediate pattern.
That being said, the instructions,and especially the video tutorial, definitely set you up for success and I was delighted with my finish. It is important to realize that this is a pattern that benefits from slow, meditative making.
As with all Twig and Tale patterns, there is an excellent fitting guide so that you can craft a garment that is exactly suited to your own shape. I am always amazed by how much detail is included in the fitting guides. It makes you feel super confident that your Ridgeway will be just right.
The photo and written instructions are very thorough. However, with the complexity of the process when attaching the facing of the two front pieces together makes the video class almost necessary. For me, it was definitely necessary. I am so grateful for the really detailed video and especially for the "closer look" portions. I successfully made a shirt for my son that both of us liked, even using a challenging linen fabric. And I added my favorite pocket from the Kea pocket pack and embroidery from the Sweet as Can Bee.
I would recommend this pattern for intermediate sewists. If you like it and want to make it, but haven't made many garments then I would recommend starting with The Breeze shirt. After you feel comfortable with that, this would be a good next option. Happy sewing!
With about 1 1/2 years of sewing experience under my belt, the Ridgeway Top really challenged my sewing skills. However, I was able to get excellent results because of the detailed pattern instructions and video instructions that come along with the pattern. This is a pattern that requires the sewist to slow down and take their time. From the enclosed seams to the button tabs, this is a pattern that you can sit down with and pour all your love into. If you are looking to up your sewing skills and make a special shirt for a special someone, check out the new Ridgeway top!
I was selected to join the Twig + Tale Sew + Show team, where I received a free copy of the pattern in exchange for sewing up a sample and sharing my experience.
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