Sew Liberated -  The Matcha Top 

The Matcha is a swingy, easy-to-sew top with a stunning stand neckline. Designed to highlight your collar bone, it leaves your waist free to move around comfortably. Both sleeveless and sleeved versions feature a unique shoulder construction with faux epaulets.

The Matcha hits at the hip and is breastfeeding-friendly. Show off your favourite bracelets and bangles with the elbow-length, beautifully angled sleeves, and sew up the sleeveless version to pair perfectly with a cardigan or jean jacket, making it an essential all-season pattern.

The Matcha Top holds a special place in my heart, as it was the first pattern I designed after going through the trauma of having my child undergo three open-heart surgeries and settling in to the uncertain future. In order to recover from the trauma, depression, and overwhelm of parenting a very sick child and two other little ones, I credit the mindful practice of sipping my morning matcha tea as well as other little acts of love for my body, as I nourished my way back to health, both mentally and physically. Without those years of turning inward and healing, my creative urge may not have returned, and Sew Liberated as we know it would not exist today.

Use soft fabric with a nice drape. Good options include cotton ikat, double gauze, rayon, and silk crepe-de-chine and charmeuse. Some linens will work, as long as they drape well.