PATTERN AND INSTRUCTIONS: The Mariner Top
Ahoy, Charm Scouts! We've created a vintage-inspired nautical blouse that I just know you're going to love. I took inspiration from vintage mariner scout uniforms, with a little sleeve drama reminiscent of 20's middy blouses. It's got shoulder princess seams, a gorgeous nipped waist, and two bow options depending on how extra you're feeling (we're team extra!) If you're not ready to live your best nautical life, you can leave off the collar for a lovely v-neck blouse. And oh, did we mention it's interchangeable with the Liz and Lamour skirts? Yeah, we're keeping you busy this month!
Here's a look at the top options:
And here are the interchangeable dress options. Use the waistline cutting option to turn the top into a bodice!
Wondering about fabrics and supplies? Check out the written instructions at the bottom of this post for links and recommendations. You'll also find the tiled file (for printing at home on A4 or letter size sheets and taping together) and the A0 file (for printing at a copy shop like pdfplotting.com). Please note the new 18-34 size range this month (YAY) and make sure to download the correct files for the size you're making. If you have any questions about the new range, don't forget to read our blog post with all the details!
Check out my video for the Mariner Top here and Melisha's bow tutorial here!
We hope you love the #MarinerTop!
xoxo,
Gertie
Comments (151)
Hey hun - just fyi, the line drawing for the Back View of the Collarless Mariner top is not correct. You’ve depicted it with just waist darts, but the pattern pieces are actually princess seam. (And it’s beautiful!)
Hi, I have found the front centre and front side pieces don't match between the bottom bust notch and waist notch. They appear to be off by 5/8. Have I done something wrong? Anyone else having this problem? Size 16 B/C cup. Thanks!
Hi! What's the bottom of Melisha's dress?
Hi. Anyone know what height Gertie drafts these patterns to? Thanks!
Good question
I ADORE the new model!!! Yet another Amazon beauty to add to Gertie's world. Any more information about her? Maybe there could be a mini mag of all the Charm models, like a pin -up booklet, i'm sure that was a thing!?
Hello I love those dresses thank you so much for making bigger sizes, but I'm wondering are there skirts options to match the big sizes of the bodices?
Hi. Anyone else have issues with printing this pattern to scale? I'm using A4 (I'm in Australia), and printing from Adobe Reader. I've tried both 'actual size' and 100%, and both come out too small. If I up the percentage to get the scale correct, I start to lose part of my right margin. Currently in lockdown so a copyshop is not really an option (and I'm one of those sick puppies who actually likes sticking pieces of A4 paper together!). Thank you
I had the same issue using A4 setting on Adobe. Change the page setting in the drop down menu from A4 to letter size and this should give you the 1 inch test square.
I will wear to Italy one day, and many versions of this until then!
I don't know who's pittie that is, but be sure to give them all the loves and pets because pibbles are the best! I'm biased, I have one and he's my best friend. Also, curious about this not having the L name...
Pitties ARE the best. Mine is lying next to me right now.
hi, ive just joined and looking forward to dress making, im in the UK, are the sizes USA or UK? so if it says 16 is that UK i know American sizes are different help...thankyou
There is a measurements chart in the pattern instructions and directions on how to use the chart, along with ease measurements that tell you how loose or fitted the final garment will be. Pattern sizes don't really match ready to wear sizes you buy in a store 🙂
What fabric is Gertie's dress? I can't tell if it's navy or black, but it drapes wonderfully.
How versatile to have a V- neck princess seams bodice/top. Thank you Gertie. 🧵🪡💖
I love it! All the options are so cute. I've always liked the nautical styles.
OMG, this top is caaaute and I just opened up the instructions to see the most adorable pittie too! Killin it Gertie!!
Love the versatility of this pattern and so excited to have a shoulder princess seam top/bodice in my library! I'm scrolling through the pattern instructions and don't see how to finish the neckline for a dress or top without a collar but with sleeves. Is there something I'm missing?
Use the front neck facing and back neck facing 😉
I‘m wondering why it is no L word pattern as it is interchangeable with liz and lamour
Ooh the shoulder princess seam top is my absolute favourite, I had to draft my own because I just had to have it, look forward to trying this out.
Can I make this into a cute romper with the Loretta shorts
This is fantastic! I’m so excited to make one!
Do you suppose the sleeves from the scout dress can be added to this top?
Who else is feeling a sailor moon costume this Halloween? 😍😍😍
Me! but not for holloween tho'! My friend and I was suppose to go as "retro style" Michiru and Haruka to a con(pre-rona) . I found a pattern for my friend's version, but I have yet to find one for me, I'm so glad this came out!
I love it! Thanks for shooting your pics with the dog, I have 4 standard poodles and a toy so I appreciate seeing any and all.
Absolutely love this! So many options!❤️❤️❤️
Love, love, love❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I feel a Lucille jumpsuit mashup in my future with the collarless version 🤔
You read my mind. With a collar for me though!
98 PAGES? Ohh heck nah this is going to pdf plotting for sure 🤣🤣
Don’t forget you can just print the pieces and cup size you need using the guide! Definitely saves on paper, though I love pdf plotting
Oh my gosh yes!!! I have wanted something like this FOREVER. Thank you Gertie ❤️❤️
I always dreamed of making the sailor dress from the film Anastasia (the dress she wears in her nightmare!) It doesn't look impossible to me anymore!
How exciting it looks amazing. Thank you sooo much xxx
Thank you so much for this pattern!! You all look amazing in your Mariner variations! Gertie, the version you are wearing (with the red bow) is my goth dream dress and I may have to copy that exactly. I adore sailor collars (coming from someone who made a Sailor Mars costume for Halloween). I'm going to have to make 5 or 6 of these.
I love this top. I have been wanting to make some tops for work, with sleeves. This is perfect. I personally am not a fan of the sailor bib, but I love that you have given options for the little less extra also! 🥰🥰🥰 Thanks so much Gertie and team. As always, you go out of your way to look after all your sewing scouts!!!!! Much love from Australia!!!
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This is just SOO perfect :)
Wow. Beyond my wildest dreams. We can also match it with Loretta too!!!
Technically they match but keep in mind if you make it with the collar, the zipper ends mid back and I think it would be tricky/impossible to get into a romper through a roughly 20” opening! I think you’d need to hack a front opening.
I had a red and white long sailor dress I wore in the early 80s! I'll have to make a blue one!
Love all of it! Will we get a sailor hat tutorial?! 🙏
I just woke up I am already OBSESSED with this one. Move over other projects because your new friend is in town and needs to be made immediately! 😳😍🪡🧵
I LOVE THIS!!!!!! But I think we need a sailor hat pattern perhaps?!
She has a free foldable sailor hat in her Charm patterns website. That would be cute with this.
I LOVE THIS. It's perfect.
Ohhhhh my freaking GLOB!!! I am SO EXCITED FOR THIS!!!! 😍😍😍😍
Wow this is absolutely fab!!!
TEAM. EXTRA.
I LOVE ALL OF THEM!!!! This is exactly what I was hoping for, and my wish came true!!! Woohoo!!!
OMG!! I love them all so much ❤️❤️❤️ I can’t wait to make these! Some remind me of sailor moon - and as a massive fan love them even more~~~
Love love this top and ecstatic it finally comes in my size! I'm thinking of using this to make a vintage inspired Sailor Moon cosplay :)
this is so super cute and versatile! i want to make a playsuit for sure, and all the dresses with all the bows and sleeves! thanks team gertie!
Awesome pattern love it. I have the fabric Susie is wearing and I may make a skirt with it. Love it that way
Pitbulls are awesome dogs. My sister had a pitbull boxer mix. He was fabulous. He had the look of a pittie and the height of a boxer and the sweetest personality. He loved to give hugs and kisses but you had to be ready for hid hugs because he would jump up on his hind legs to give them. Sadly he passed last year
I absolutely love this!!!!!!!!!!
Gerties black dress with the big red bow is giving me sailor moon vibes 😍
Such a clever idea with an upside down zip!!
Mad cute!!
Lookit these inspo photos! Truly inspirational as always!! 💜💜
Love it!!!!!!!
Oooooo I’m excited!
Absolutely Positively 100% adorable! I remember sailor tops making a big comeback in the summer of '82!
I love it!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m so excited! Love this blouse!!! Always wanted a blouse like this, dream coming true 😍😍😍
Did not disappoint!!!
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 oh this is beautiful 💕💕💕💕💕
I KNEW it was going to be a top, and I’m in love!!
So cute! The Von Trapp children cosplay of my dreams! The striped version is an especially fun take, but these are all so good. I love the gothy family portrait also. The bodice is such a wonderful addition for all your mix and match pieces, I love the fit you can achieve with a shoulder princess seam.
I would love to see an official hashtag for your designs to see everyone’s creations ❤️
I am thrilled!!! What a wonderful pattern!!! 💜
I love it
Stunning. all of them!! (bonus: I have that cherry fabric too!)
Gorgeous!!! That dress with the red bow -- I must make!
You all have been sewing up a storm! Why beautiful garments. I love each and every one!!!!
MAREN-ER TOP!!!!
Omg your brilliance. Happy sailing!
Love, Love, Love!
I love this!!!! Thank you ❤️
All of my sailor fantasies are about to come true!
I’m so in love with this!!! 😍😍😍
Beautiful! Sending one to my stylish sister first! This is so fun!
I've been dying for a shirt pattern like this!!!!
I've been dying for a shirt pattern like this!!!!
Aw yiss, pussybow shirts here I come
OMG yesssss 🤩😍💕
OMG this is just freaking EPIC! Those sleeves, that collar. I'm in LURVE x
Omg! THANK YOU! I have this style saved on my computer for ages, i never got around into making it because I could not find a digital pattern for it.
OMG I think I found my maternity blouse once I find energy to sew again
Oh yessss!!!! Thanks so much for this. Just what I was after 🤩🤩
❤️ YASSS!!! 👏🏼👏🏼
Anyone else thinking Sailor Moon cosplay?!??
Alright, Gertie, you've twisted my arm. Sailor Moon cosplay coming up!
THIS IS AMAZING!!! thank you gertie + team you truly are beautiful people and you spoil us with all these amazing patterns
I LOVE the dresses, even more reaons to wear a Liz and Lamour, like i need a reason!! and the new model Hi, Welcome!!
I love it!! Thank you, Gertie!
Love this so much! Perfect timing too! I’m going on a cruise in 2 months and wanted something a bit nautical!
Love love love LOVE this!!!
My goodness this is absolutely amazing! Thank you Gertie and team!
Yay!!!! THIS IS GORGEOUS!!!! THANK YOU GERTIE!!!! 💜💜💜
Thanks for the pit bull representation. As a proud pit bull mom to a wonderful rescue named Henry, I am always advocating for these dogs. (They are quite photogenic too. )
I love pit bulls! And Mister Jones is one of the best out there!
Wow! I just love this. Thank you for doing the larger sizes! I’m sew excited to get started!
Stunning!!
that’s seriously adorable.
Love it!
wow <3 so nice
Love this!!
Yes!!!! I love all things sailor inspired! This will be a great starting point for a lot of cosplay too!
Who's adorable puppers is in the photos??? I need it know thier name and have them told how sweet and cute they are!!
That's our friend Mister Jones! Please follow him here: https://www.instagram.com/heymisterjones/
LOVE 💖💖💖.... was just looking at sailor top patterns recently!! Thank you!!!
*squeee!*
I never knew I need sailor goth outfit but I need a sailor goth outfit
I love so much that this gives even more bodice options for the Liz and Lamour skirts,. Fabulous! 💕
Really cute pattern ♡ can't wait to give it a try *-*
Gorgeous!! I can't wait to start!!
So, cute!
Eeeekk!!! I’m so excited!!!!! 😍😍😍
Oh my God, that is so cute, my imagination is running wild at all the possibilities ! 😉
omg looooooovvvvvveeeee
Oh my gosh this is sooo cute!!!
Fighting evil by moonlight. 💕
Soooo cute!!!
Holy 💩 this is genius! (Of course…)
Absolutely love this! 😍😍😍😍
MAREN!!!! It's your sailor blouse!!!! 💕💕💕💕
Ooooh this pattern makes me so so so happy! 😍
Gorgeous!!!
This is such a flattering design! Once again, you have knocked it out of the park!
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TIME FOR THE CHARM SCOUTS TO BECOME SAILOR SCOUTS BABYYYYY
I came here to say this!
OK this is cute!!!!
I love this!!!!
Thank you for such a wonderful & versatile pattern... SOOOO many options! You spoil us 😍
Shut the front door!!! This is amazing!
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I am in love!! I always enjoy tips because you can alter and use them in so many ways!
I love sailor tops so much!
This is awesome! Love this!
I am so happy for this pattern! <3
Ahh I love it!
BEAUTIFUL!!!
I love it!
I LOVE IT!
😭 I love the pattern so much
Beautiful!!