The Dawson Top from Helen's Closet is the ideal piece to build up your handmade wardrobe. Pair it with a smart skirt, layer it under overalls, use it as a warm base layer or simply wear it on its own with jeans. If you've been looking to venture into sewing knit garments for the first time then Dawson is the perfect starting point!
The pattern features three different sleeve lengths (full, half or short) and three neckline options (scooped, crew or mock neck), making a total of nine variations to choose from! This is a pattern that you'll want to make again and again.
The star of this kit is the lightweight French Terry that we've sourced, which is made from sustainable bamboo fibres. It is deliciously soft and feels lovely to wear as it's so smooth next to the skin.
Also included in this kit are some items that will make sewing knits even easier - perfect for those who've been sewing stretchy fabrics for a while and want to try something new. We've added Gutermann's specialist stretchy Maraflex thread as well as Stretchfix, which will make sewing those hems a delight!

The lightweight French Terry included in this kit is available in four timeless colours: muted navy, classic black, marl grey and blush pink.
This bamboo fabric is super soft to the touch and is lightweight with a great drape. It is 95% bamboo with 5% elastane, meaning it has great recovery and bounces back when stretched.
Bamboo is a more sustainable fibre as it grows quickly without the need for pesticides and only needs a small amount of water. Fabric made from bamboo has great wearing comfort as it is naturally moisture wicking and has antibacterial properties. It is also antistatic and doesn't crease easily. In other words, it feels like wearing a hug!