Elara is the feminine knit top that makes getting dressed feel easy. Its softly shaped, semi-fitted silhouette gently follows the body, while the square neckline adds a polished boutique detail that feels special without being difficult to wear.
With short, three-quarter, and long sleeves included, Elara can carry you through every season. Wear it on its own with your favorite skirt or pants, tuck it into a high-waisted bottom, or use it as an easy layering piece under cardigans, jackets, and vests.
Sew Elara in rayon spandex, modal, or bamboo jersey for a soft, fluid top that skims the body, or choose cotton Lycra or another stable jersey for a slightly more structured silhouette. Whether you keep it simple or make one in every sleeve length, Elara is the kind of versatile pattern that quickly becomes a handmade wardrobe staple.
Part of the Wearable Confidence Capsule
Love Elara? She’s also included in the Wearable Confidence Capsule, a coordinated collection of five sewing patterns designed to mix, match, and layer together.
The capsule includes Elara, Tova, Birdie, Nancy, and Maeve — five versatile patterns you can combine to create an entire handmade wardrobe.
Shop the full Wearable Confidence Capsule and save compared with purchasing all five patterns individually.
Pattern Details
Elara includes:
- Women’s sizes 00–30
- Feminine square neckline
- Semi-fitted silhouette
- Short sleeves
- Three-quarter sleeves
- Long sleeves
- Shirt-length hem
- Designed for knit fabrics
- Beginner-friendly construction
- Digital PDF sewing pattern with instant download
Recommended Fabrics
Elara is designed for light- to medium-weight knit fabrics with comfortable stretch, good recovery, and enough drape to create an easy, flattering silhouette.
Recommended fabrics include:
- Rayon spandex
- Modal spandex
- Bamboo jersey
- Double brushed poly
- Cotton Lycra
- Brushed poly jersey
- Lightweight sweater knit
A minimum of 30% horizontal stretch is recommended.
For the softest, most fluid version, choose rayon spandex, modal spandex, or bamboo jersey. These fabrics allow the top to fall softly over the body for an effortless, relaxed finish.
Cotton Lycra and other stable jersey knits will create a slightly more structured and polished silhouette while still providing the stretch and comfort needed for everyday wear.
Fabrics with good recovery are especially helpful for maintaining the shape of the square neckline and helping the garment keep its fit through repeated wear.
Fabric choice will affect Elara’s finished appearance. Softer, drapier knits will create a more fluid silhouette, while stable jerseys will give the top a little more structure and definition.
Fabric Requirements
Fabric yardage is based on 58-inch-wide fabric.
- Sizes 00–2: 1 yard
- Sizes 4–18: 1½ yards
- Sizes 20–30: 1¾ yards
Directional fabrics may require additional yardage.
What’s Included
- PDF sewing pattern in women’s sizes 00–30
- Print-at-home files in US Letter and A4 formats
- A0 copy shop file
- Projector file
- Detailed step-by-step written tutorial with illustrations
Printing & Assembly
- Print-at-home files are available in Overlap and Edge-to-Edge formats
- Edge-to-Edge files require minimal trimming
- Projector-friendly files are included
Skill Level
Beginner to Confident Beginner
Elara uses approachable knit construction with three interchangeable sleeve options. The square neckline adds a beautiful boutique-style detail while remaining achievable for a confident beginner.
Refund Policy
Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final. Once your purchase is complete, files are delivered instantly and cannot be returned or exchanged.
If you experience any issues accessing or downloading your files, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
