New Pattern: Galicia Top
If you are looking for a great spring top, then you will be delighted to hear that Itch to Stitch just released a top pattern perfect for the upcoming season! The Galicia is a woven top with raglan sleeves. Sizes run from 00 to 40, and it also comes with cup sizes!
For one week (through March 30, 2022), the Galicia Top pattern is 20% off. The volume discount still applies—get 15% off your entire cart if your purchase is $20 or more, or 20% off your entire cart if your purchase is $30 or more.
The line of center back buttons is my favorite feature of the Galicia. It’s really cute. Don’t let it scare you though; even though the buttons and buttonholes are completely functional, you don’t actually need to unbutton that many (or at all) to get in and out of the top. Almost half of my testers said they can get in and out of the top without unbuttoning; another 30% of them said they only need to unbutton the top one. So it’s not necessary to have another person to help you with dressing.
Galicia Top Features:
- Options for cup sizes
- Raglan sleeves with gathers at the top and bottom
- Sleeve cuffs with continuous lap placket
- Option for long or 3/4 sleeves
- Round front and back neckline with neckband
- Front gathers for interest and shaping
- Optional waist darts for waist shaping
- Back-buttoned closure
- Shirttail hem
- Designed for woven fabric
The Galicia has optional fish-eye darts in the front and back waists. My opinion is that if you choose to make the Galicia out of a lightweight and flowy fabric, you can skip the darts. And if you want to make it out of structured fabric, it’s better to have the darts. But of course, the choice is yours! The beauty is that you decide after you completely construct the top; it’s not too late to make a decision then.
The Galicia comes in long and 3/4 sleeves. I made the 3/4 sleeve here because I think it’s nice for spring. But for the cooler weather places, the long sleeve is perfect.
Let’s take a look at the beautiful Galicia my lovely testers made!
Thank you, my lovely testers!
- Angela
- Carmen
- Chiara
- Christine
- Crystal
- Crystal
- Deepthi
- Denise
- Diana
- Elsa
- Glenda
- Ilse
- Indu
- Kadri
- Karina
- Kelle
- Melanie
- Meriel
- Nelleke
- Nicole
- Pam
- Regina
- Renata
- Stacey
- Suzi
- Tanis
- Tannoa
- Tiina
- Whitney
Be sure to pick up your copy of the Galicia pattern while it’s 20% off!
Would this work for double gauze fabric? And if so, can I omit the interfacing as that will disturb how the fabric works.
Hi Sable, you can use double gauze to make the Galicia, but I wouldn’t skip the interfacing. If you can’t use fusible interfacing, you can use a sewn-in interfacing (i.e., non-fusible interfacing).
I really like the look of this blouse! I just ordered the pattern for it. However, I am really confused in the sizing area…According to the chart, I would be a size “0” with a DD cup. Then, my waist would go “up” to say, a size 6 and then up further to an 8?
I am confused with this…Any advice?
Just lovely Kenny’s! All the makers look fabulous and that says a lot to me! I already purchased and have it printed and ready to go! Just what my wardrobe needs. Feminine and classic.
I live by myself, making back buttons difficult button. Is the neck opening big enough not to use buttons on the back?
Even though the buttons and buttonholes are completely functional, you don’t actually need to unbutton that many (or at all) to get in and out of the top. Almost half of my testers said they can get in and out of the top without unbuttoning; another 30% of them said they only need to unbutton the top one. So it’s not necessary to have another person to help you with dressing.
Could this become a button front?
If you know how to move the placket, I don’t see why that pattern hack wouldn’t work.
Beautiful blouse! A question: fabric requirements have only 54″ wide fabric listed. Will 44″ wide fabric not work for this pattern? Thank you!
Hi Miranda, yes, 45” wide is fine. Just use more yardage. You can prep the pattern pieces first and then put them on the fabric (or a proxy of the fabric) to find out how much is needed.
Thank you! I love that it’s a peasant top without the elastic neckline. Looking forward to making it.
Very Pretty !
Hopefully there will be a Sew A LONG ?
Hi Ruth, thank you! Usually, Karina from Lifting Pins and Needles does some level of explanation and sew-along. You can see this one here: https://youtu.be/vp7kaHrH-n4
So many lovely versions!
Lovely, Lovely, Lovely! Vintage charm in a modern blouse. The darts and curved hem add just the right feminine touch and professional edge. Very nicely styled pattern!
Can you use smaller buttons? Closer to 1/2″
Hi Kay! Thank you 😁 1/2” buttons will be ok.