Pattern and Instructions: Midge Breton Top
UPDATE 4/7/22: Hi patrons! As several of you have noted, there was an error with the page order in the 2-20 tiled pattern file, which meant that the Pattern Piece Location Guide was incorrect. We have now updated the 2-20 tiled file only so that it corresponds correctly to the guide, and we have also uploaded an Errata page to help you if you have already printed the pattern. (So no need to reprint the pattern if you've already done so--just consult the Errata page for the location guide!) Please let us know if you have any questions, and so sorry for any inconvenience the error may have caused. xo, Gertie
Meet Midge! This is a classic Breton top with lots of options, and it’s sure to give your everyday wardrobe a boost. These mariner-style striped tops scream chic French fashion, while also having a bohemian twist (think of James Dean, Jean Seberg, and even Kurt Cobain looking effortlessly cool in their Breton tops). This counterculture vibe makes the Breton perfect for our Charm Artist Collective theme this year, but I also adore the polished retro sweetness of a striped knit shirt. Just see how Midge styled hers on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel—she was the inspiration for our name as well as for the three-quarter sleeve with tabbed cuff.
The best part is that the Midge Breton is the perfect mix-and-match separate, effortlessly mingling with jeans, circle skirts, cigarette pants, high-waist shorts, and more. I could see it with pretty much any separate from the Charm collection: Marilyn Jeans, Loretta Shorts, Audrey Cigarette Pants, the Stanwyck Skirt, Lucille Trousers, I could go on and on!
And don't forget to try all the different variations! We’ve given you three length options and four sleeve options to make this a wardrobe classic you’ll sew again and again.
Check out our video for the #MidgeBretonTop in the next post!
And don't forget this is a fit clinic month for those in the bonus tiers! Stay tuned for a new fitting video in just a couple weeks.
xoxo,
Gertie
P.S. As a reminder, please do not share these photos or patterns to other social media sites so that we can keep creating exclusive new content for you!
Comments (47)
I look forward to making this, Im just curious if you have any button up blouses?
This top is amazing! It’s the first Charm pattern I’ve made multiple times in the same month it was released! Is anyone familiar with large bicep adjustments on these types of sleeves? I like how casual and roomy they are on Gertie, but feel more fitted on me.
Thank you
Is it just me or are the instructions missing?
Where’d the instructions go?
oooppps. sorry! They are back up now.
Love the top - can’t wait to get started. Just a suggestion - for the A0 page for sizes 18-34, would it be possible to include things such as the patch pocket, cuff and cuff tab on all of the pages with the different cup sizes (as it’s only on the A-C cup). This would help for getting it printed, as it would mean other cup sizes would only have to get one page printed for the pieces, instead of having to print their own cup size, as well as the A-C page. Many thanks!
I second this brilliant idea!
Oh my goshhh the cropped short sleeve version is the actual tee of my dreams haha! Thank you, can’t wait to sew!! 😍 Also, seconding the love for the cute casual patterns. My goal with learning to sew is to make vintagey clothing for myself that is *actually comfortable*, so I’m so stoked with all of the gorgeous-yet-practical designs 😊❤️
This is SO cute, practical and versatile. I’ve seen Kate Middleton in Breton tops and her fashion sense is certainly inspirational! Great job, Gertie!
Cute!! May I ask, what are the black shorts? Is it Lucille in a short length?
Looks like the Loretta shorts.
At first I didn't like it so much, but now that I look at it more closely I'm getting all sorts of ideas!!!
Love it, love it with the Loretta shorts, loving the casual fun we're getting this year. The dressy stuff is fabulous too but the casual can be worn more often. so exiting.
FYI in case this effects anyone else: Just trying to tape the tiled version together and I don't think the tile map/location guide exactly match the pieces! Top back for 2-10 is listed as 17-24, 26-27, 29-30, but 29 and 30 are the long sleeve. I found 37-38 were my missing pages
Thank you so much for bringing this to our attention! We are working on getting this fixed right away. Can't wait to see what you create :)
Loving everything coming out under this theme this year! I'm so sad that my sewing supplies are packed for a move. I need a cropped version to wear with my Audrey capris!
I love the casual options you are designing. Nice to have something fun and comfortable to wear, in addition to the gorgeous dresses. ❤️
Totally agree! As much as I LOVE making head-turning dresses, I am so glad we are getting every day staples and lots of knits!
I really love the black and striped one with the black hat. Gives it a bit of an edge. I'm an edge girl.....but I do love the sweet look as well!
I love a striped top! I love the pocket detail and the sleeve tab, so cute.
I'm so happy for the Midge Breton top! I bought a black and white striped knit from Girl Charlee last week and it should be perfect for this top.
I'm happy so many love this and I look foward to seeing their makes but I was really hoping for a non-knit girly classic Gertie dress/ skirt, especially because Dapper Day is in a few weeks. Maybe next month....
Ooo nice! They did this on the great british sewing bee last year!
Love
ADORE!! This is my second year on Patreon, but I've been sewing all out of order doing year 1 projects, but I'm totally skipping up to this!
Yay!! I was hoping it would be this top!!
Love love love! Cut on sleeve and tunic length. Can’t wait to whip this up for cute spring tops.
I just love this years theme so much!!
Oh man, I've been obsessed with the Breton from the show since I saw that episode... this is rad!
I love this, thank you so much!
Ha! I knew it, first time I ever worked out the pattern from the sneaky peak! I absolutely love it too - Thank you team Gertie ❤
I've never purchased fabric so quickly, LOL. I wanted the blue/white orange/white fabric for the marvelous mrs maisel look... and I do have stripes left over from barbies...
Love IT!!!
hello perfect basic everyone needs but in so many options! now to get my zigzag machine fixed so i can sew knits again…
I love it! I have a stripe collection just begging to be seen up now. Thank you 💞
Not you doing a Breton Top while me having a Breton song as my second favourite in Eurovision.
Oooo I loved this outfit so very very happy with this release!!! Many thanks ❤️❤️❤️
I was hoping for this! 🖤🖤🖤
This is Soo cute!!
Love it! Hitting print immediately 🪡🧵
I LOVE it 😍
This just brightened my birthday! My kids got me sick, so it's not been a great one, but this is wonderful. I have just the fabric. Thanks for being so amazing, Gertie!
I have just the fabric too
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ i love it!
CUTE!!!
Yay! Love this ❤Thank you!