Introducing the Farah Wrap Top and Nash Flared Leggings

Have you ever dressed a pattern up or down, depending on the fabric you pick? This month, you can sew some comfy looks for lounging, or you can take these patterns up a notch with a luxe knit fabric.

Let’s meet the two new patterns!

Meet the Farah Wrap Top

Your wardrobe always benefits from more layers. Farah is a knit wrap top you can wear over your favorite cami or all on its own. It's fitted throughout with full-length sleeves and a bound neckline that extends into a waist tie. Create a soft layer with a bamboo jersey or rib knit. Or, pick a bright ITY knit to make a statement.

Janiah is wearing a size 00 Farah wrap top. We graded to a size 4 at the waist and hip, made broad shoulder and bicep adjustments, and lengthened the sleeves and ties. Her measurements are 32" (81.3 cm), 27 1/2" (69.9 cm), 38" (96.5 cm), and she is 5'7" (1.70 m)tall.

The fabric is Organic Cotton Spandex French Terry from I See Fabric.

The member bonus adds a wide, 3/4-length gathered sleeve to the Farah top for a totally different look from the same pattern.

The bonus fabric is Merino Wool Jersey from Blackbird Fabrics and Whisper Nude Cotton Jersey Knit from Urban Kids Fabric.

Daron is wearing a size 22 Farah top. We did a broad shoulder adjustment and reduced the waist by 1" (2.5 cm) and graded to a 20 at the hip. Her measurements are 50" (127), 42" (106.7 cm), 51 1/2" (130.8 cm), and she is 5'10" (1.78 m) tall.

This fabric is Varigated Rib Knit from I See Fabric.

This pattern is named after our Seamwork Ambassador Farah! You can follow her on Instagram here.

Fabric & Fit

Fabrics to shop: Look for medium-weight knit fabrics with 4-way stretch and at least 50% stretch, such as cotton jersey, bamboo jersey, rib knits, and ITY knits.

Fabrics to avoid: Avoid knits without 50% stretch, and pay close attention to the stretch percentage on ponte.

Tips for sewing: This isn’t a sewing tip, but this wrap top actually looks really cool tucked into jeans!

Fit: Farah is fitted throughout, and the hem is intended to hit at the high hip. Pay the most attention to your bust and bicep measurements when selecting a size.

Meet the Nash Flared Leggings

Bring a little bit more style to your leggings with this pattern. Nash is a high-rise, flared legging with scoop pockets and seams on the front and back legs. This pattern harkens back to the yoga pants of the early aughts but with a more modern silhouette. As with the original yoga pants, you can wear the Nash leggings outside of your workout, paired with a denim jacket or your favorite sweater.

Janiah is wearing size 4 Nash leggings. Her measurements are 27 1/2" (69.9 cm), 38" (96.5 cm), and she is 5'7" (1.70 m)tall.

This fabric is Matte Activewear Knit from Blackbird Fabrics.

Daron is wearing size 22 Nash leggings. We reduced the waist by 1" (2.5 cm) and the hip by 2.5" (6.4 cm). Her measurements are 50" (127), 42" (106.7 cm), 51 1/2" (130.8 cm), and she is 5'10" (1.78 m) tall.

This fabric is Rib Knit from Urban Kids Fabric.

Fabric & Fit

Fabrics to shop: Similar to the Farah top, look for medium-weight knit fabrics with 4-way stretch, good recovery, and at least 50% stretch, such as cotton jersey, French terry, rib knits, ITY knits, and athletic knits.

Fabrics to avoid: These leggings need 4-way stretch! Don’t sew them with fabric that only has 2-way stretch.

Fit: If you can’t remember what yoga pants fit like, the Nash leggings have a slim fit that flares below the knee. If you have a pair of yoga pants leftover from previous decades, you can even measure them to get a sense of the fit, if you are using a similar fabric to sew.