Goodness, I have sewn so many Tessuti Athina tops!  This is number five. There will be more.

The fabric is vintage that I bought a few years ago. What amazing colours – and that’s quite a zig zag! It’s definitely got a significant wool component – it has that lovely wool smell when steam ironed. I sewed the same size as I usually do with Tessuti Patterns, which I think is the Medium but could have been the Large, with a forward shoulder adjustment.

After trying it on, I realised that I had cut out the tunic length; my previous versions have been at top length. I’m wearing it in this next photo with a shawl knitted by mum and Style Arc Parker pants (designed for ponte but sewn in stretch corduroy).

It’s such a simple design that really lets the fabric shine. I find it an excellent foil for scarves and necklaces too. Sleeves roll up or down depending on the weather! You can see my previous versions of the Athina top here: first, second, third, and fourth.