The Rumi Woven Top sewing pattern is a modern, beginner-friendly design with a relaxed square silhouette and effortless styling options. Featuring wide shoulders and a high-hip length, this slip-on top can be made with either a V-neck or round neckline with facings for a clean finish. Choose between open side seams with ties for a fun look, or closed sides with or without ties for a more classic finish.
Perfect for linen, cotton and other woven fabrics, the Rumi Top is a quick and easy sew. Top stitching details and customisable design options make this versatile top pattern a stylish handmade wardrobe staple you’ll sew again and again.
Design Features
- An easy-to-make, beginner-friendly
- Square shape
- Slip-on style
- Round or V-neck with facings
- Open side seams with ties OR closed with or without ties
- Sits on the high hip
- Shorten/lengthen lines
- Top stitching
Fabric Suggestions
- For a structured look: any woven fabric that holds its shape, such as linen, denim, cotton duck, corduroy
- For a flowy look: any woven fabric with drape, such as cheesecloth, cotton voile, double gauze, viscose, chambray
Trims
- Optional: top stitch thread















Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
J***e (verified owner) – :
I made her v- neck without side ties. I made one out of seersucker and decided it was stable enough not to stay stitch and was impressed that it only took 45 minutes to complete. I have made a second one from double gauze which took twice as long because of the fabric and I shortened the armhole to on the second one to 8” from the shoulder seam so my bra wouldn’t show if I raised my arms
Style Arc – :
Hi Julie,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Rumi Woven Top!
We love hearing how you adapted the pattern to suit your fabrics and preferences. Both seersucker and linen are great choices.
We look forward to hearing what fabric you choose next!
Thanks,
Style Arc
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
s*********9 (verified owner) – :
I love this top. I have made both neck styles to wear with wide leg trousers. I made no adjustments to the pattern and I am a D cup, but it fits perfectly. I used a lightweight washed linen as I live in a hot climate. I haven’t made the tie-sided version, yet.
The pattern is easy to use, goes together perfectly and is economical on fabric. Top stitching on plain linen makes it look really snappy too.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
t********0 (verified owner) – :
I have made this top both with and without the side ties. It is a very boxy top but I see that as the style. I am bigger chested but made no FBA or any other adjustments to the pattern, feels like it fits the way it is designed to.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
C***e (verified owner) – :
Very very boxy. There is absolutely no shaping at all. I definitely needed a round back adjustment to stop it duck tailing at the back. Anyone with more than a B cup will need an FBA.
Saying that, it’s an easy, quick make that could be done in almost any fabric from chiffon for corduroy. Great for layering, or as an airy t shirt. Very customisable.