Pattern and Instructions: The Extra Credit Wrap Top
The Extra Credit Wrap Top is a new take on a longtime Charm favorite, Butterick 6285/Simplicity 9288, now available in our updated size range and with A–H cup sizes.
This V-neck wrap knit top has a unique wrap construction and is fully lined. Plus, it comes in two length options! The hip-length top is great for tucking into skirts or wearing over another garment, while the cropped-length top ends at the natural waist—a perfect length if you would like the challenge of adding a self-drafted skirt to create a wrap dress.
We’ve also included two sleeve-length options. And with the full lining, you could also make the top reversible. So many different variations, all from one easy knit pattern!
You'll 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 ThePlottedPattern.com or PDFPlotting.com). Please note that we have two size blocks, so make sure to download the correct files for the size you're making. If you have any questions about which size to sew, don't forget to read our blog post with all the details!
Don’t forget to watch the companion tutorial video and then share your makes with the hashtags #charmpatterns and #extracredittop!
xoxo,
Gertie
P.S. Want to make a wrap dress? Instructions are included for advanced students to draft your own! Or just wait for February 15, when Glamour Circle+ patrons will get the Extra Credit Wrap Skirt expansion as their bonus pattern. 😘
Comments (76)
Gertie is there any way you can make the page numbers smaller and just an outline. It is a waste of ink to have such large letters when printing at home.
Sewed this up in a leopard print rayon jersey and it is super cute! Still found it a little short, though. Maybe I am just freakishly long-waisted 😄
Any input on how it would affect the garment if I made it without a lining? I have a gauze that I was thinking of for this but part of the reason I picked it up was the feel of the fabric against skin. Also I was thinking of keeping it light for a summer option. But I don't want to use it if the lining is necessary for structure/finishing.
Do you need a special machine to do the hem like yours on the wrap dress? New to sewing with knit and wanting to learn some new techniques.
Woah. the original was my first go at sewing knits but it didn't fit at the largest size. Thank you for updating it!
Yes!!!!! Looking forward to getting the expansion.
Love this new pattern and I can't wait for the skirt to be released. This is what I need all the time! I have one question about the markings on the pattern. I don't see any explanation in the instructions or in the video about the circle with the cross going through it. Does that represent the bust point? Just checking as it will be very useful when doing a small bust adjustment. Thank you!
Yes, that's the bust apex, and we intend to put in on all patterns going forward.
so happy about a wrap top as i really need some in my size for dancing
Woot! Called it a wrap on that one, lol, finished and glancing back at the back catalog with a determined face. 😆
it’s like you knew i had this flimsy knit fabric i didn’t know what to do with. can’t wait for the dress version because a wrap dress is something that never fits me. maybe i will be able to make one actually fit me for once!
Ooh! Been trying to hunt down a physical copy of the Butterick pattern, this came at the absolute perfect time!! Just looking at the yardage for Top with Long Sleeves - Fabric, I don't see yardage for the sizes below 12.
Same, I thought I printed something wrong.
I love love love this pattern! This is making me so happy, can’t wait to start sewing!!!
Loving the purple-flower reversible dress you made 😍😍😍 the amount of can’t-evens I am doing are unreal
How exciting. I love your knit patterns xxx
Girl same!! Knits for the win!!
I am super excited about this top!
Yay!!! I have been hoping for this pattern!
OMG I guessed right for once
*internal screaming * Gorgeous!!!
Thank you Gertie and team! I love this! I also loved the Big 4 version but found it was just a bit too short and I just couldn't face trying to make it longer. 💕
The skirt add on might be the push I need to upgrade! I'm sure it has been asked a million times, but if I upgrade after the bonus release will I still have access to it? I'm trying to decide when to take the plunge :)
If I remember correctly, I think you only get access to things past your upgrade date, not before.
omg I think this was one of the patterns i mentioned in the survey <3 <3 <3 I so love it but i need to watch the video to decide where I will do some changes as I don't want to line it ^_^
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! I LOVE THIS AND I LOVE TEAM CHARM!
I’m in the Glamour Circle Legacy tier, will I get the expansion skirt pattern on the 15th?
Yes!
Oh my god, this pattern drops RIGHT after I bought my first Diane von Furstenburg wrap dress and started looking for a corresponding pattern to make one myself! I’m so excited for this one!
Fabulous 💖
Ooo wow. I love the big 4 version but always found the length was too short! This is perfect! I will have to make five now! And can’t sit for the dress expansion!
Amazing!!!!
That dress and lining are gorgeous! 😍😍 Can't wait to make one.
Beautiful! I am excited to try a wrap top. I’ve stayed away from them bc i haven’t had good results keeping them from gaping. But I’ve seen the Gertie and Charm team make some really nicely fitted patterns, so I’m thinking this will be better! Yay!
Perfection... I never managed to get the fit right on the butterick top!
I did not even think of the butteick wrap top- but very happy to have it now in charm sizing! I've never made it because I didn't want to resize.
YAY!!!!!! I'm so happy!!!! Love this classic, and I love knits!!!! Thank you so much!!!!
Yaiiii! So we all guess right! Wrap top (and dress…) with a Gertie twist of options and variations. Love it already and I have (by pure chance) a large piece of brown with gold lurex knit that was waiting for this precise pattern ❤️ thank you!!!
I'm thrilled that this month's project is a wrap top! I've been thinking about making a wrap top for a few months now!
I need winter tops so bad! I'm so super excited about this! thank you!
I have been wanting to make this top for YEARS! I’m so excited for the update!
OMG, I’m currently working on sewing a 1954 and a 1956 wrap blouse. Can’t decide which.
💛💛💛
It's cute, but it looks nicer on smaller busts. I've never been able to wear that style being an E-F. I hope I'll be able to wear next month's project.
I'm an H cup and have made similar dresses in the past - can't wait to make it :D maybe it'll be nice enough you might give it a try? :D
Thank you so much for this pattern. But :) where's Susie?
Don't worry, she'll be appearing on social this month in a wrap top! We're making a point to use a variety of models this year, but Susie is always our main gal!
Omg all, I just got an email from DVF that it's the 50th anniversary of her wrap dress. It's like we planned this! ;)
Omg i cant believe and and dvf email!
Very excited about this as a top and dress. Well done!
Yay! I had a feeling it was going to be a recreation of one of your old pieces! I've been mulling over the original for so long, I'm so glad the choice was made for me, by Headmistress Gertie, lol
Love it! And I’m happy about another knit pattern! Usually only need to make one wearable muslin in knit.
This looks great! Just curious, in the fabric notes 70-75% stretch fabric is recomended but both fabric links direct to 40% stretch fabric.
That is curious! We're double checking stretch percentages and I will get back to you.
This is cute.
I was just thinking about the original pattern the other day so this is perfect! 💜
😍😍😍😍😍
Cute, but it's yet another knit pattern and I'm not sure I'm here for it. 🤷♀️
Luckily we have lots of wovens coming your way, as always! ❤️
SO cute omg. it’s giving ballet core
So hyped! I’ve been meaning to hack the original to adjust size, but this is even better. Thanks! 😍
OMG! Reversible! Yessss. I love the trim and length options! Is this new take longer in the waist than the original? I remember butterick printed out the sizing a bit big. Thank you!
It is! And you have two length options to choose from. The longer one is great for wearing with separates and the short is perfect for layering over something longer (ballet style!) or pairing with the upcoming skirt to make a wrap dress 🎉
This reminds me of a wraparound ballet style top Midge wears in The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel. So cute!
Love it!! Now I'm wondering how difficult it would be to swap in bishop sleeves (I'm a newbie!) 🤔
This one is a cut on sleeve. You could do it, but you'd have to redraw the armscye, you can trace one from another pattern.
Love it!
Can't wait for the bonus wrap skirt!!! ❤️❤️❤️
OMG yes, I've been wanting this update forever!
Just what I needed with summer getting closer🥳
YES!!!!! Wrap tops are my favorite, been hoping for a pattern like this 😍
Love it!
GRABBY HANDS!! ANOTHER TRIUMPH, GERTIE!! I can't wait to sew this up!!
🥹🥹🥹🥹 I'm so happy!!
Love it!
Absolutely gorgeous 😍😍😍