Introducing the Madalena Vest Top, a versatile, front-buttoned sleeveless top that’s perfect for summer. With its flattering princess seams and range of cup sizes, achieving a great fit is effortless. The trendy cropped length pairs beautifully with high-waisted pants or skirts, elongating the legs for a chic, modern look. For those who prefer a bit more coverage, the high-hip length option offers the same stylish appeal.
Madalena Vest Top Features:
Available in multiple cup sizes for a customized fit
Princess seams on both front and back for easy shaping
Buttoned front closure
Choice of cropped or high-hip length options
Wide scoop neckline at the front and back
Finished with bias tape for a clean, polished look
Designed for medium-weight woven fabrics
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: 00 – 40 (See “Size Chart” tab below for detailed measurements)
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Madalena Vest Top Digital Sewing Pattern (PDF) was last modified: April 9th, 2025 by Kennis Wong
Additional information
Sizes
00 to 40
Cup sizes
A, B, C, D & DD
Skill level
Intermediate
Knit or woven
Woven
File
A0, A4 / US Letter
Format
Digital download
Layers
Included
Seam allowances
Included
3 reviews for Madalena Vest Top Digital Sewing Pattern (PDF)
Rated 5 out of 5
Mary Jane –
Love the fit and the look and it will be perfect for those hot summer days. I wish that there was another option with a higher scoop on the back neckline. Next time I make it I will try cutting out a higher back piece.
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous –
Wonderful pattern! The pieces come together very easily. Instructions are excellent. The princess seams help simplify adjustments.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jolene –
Greetings , I wanted to actually sew the pattern to its completion, which I did, twice even. Yes, the paper tiling is easy, and compared to other PDF vendors, it’s very accurate and saves paper around the edges. I love being able to print only the size I need. I this case, with the second Madalena Vest Top, I printed two sizes so I could easily “blend” size, which created a wonderful fit ! Would like to mention also, I love the different cup sizes bodices, since I have narrow shoulders, plus a size 32 A….its hard to find ready-to-wear clothing that fits Me, that actually flatters.
This particular pattern featured a lot of Bias tape. But Kennis well detailed instructions ( page 6) included information on how to make your own light weight, continuous strips of bias tape. I had previously purchased voile fabric, and this worked beautifully….I even had fun making yards and yards of it ( I got carried away, plenty for other projects) . This is So Much better then the 3 yard packages you buy. Bias vs. facings…for this vest top, it was perfect, wearing it feels effortless, and no worries about the facing poking out or show-through. Also like to mention that sewing bias tape is not difficult. The edge of my sewing machine pressure foot measures exactly 3/8 of an inch. So after pinning the bias tape to the edge of my fabric , I just let the pressure foot be my guide.
As for the Style, I like the polished look of it, a step-up from the usual tank top. On those really Hot days, the U shaped back is cooling without being revealing, as so the arm holes and neck line. Very nice.
True confession though….on my second top, I skipped steps #31 – 38. I like sewing my armholes / set-in sleeves “on the flat”. So before sewing the side seams, I sewed on the bias tape, then edge stitched it. Then I sewed up side seams (precisely matching the binding at the arm pit). After that, then I folded over the bias tape and top stitched it. That worked well.
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Material
Primary FabricUse medium-weight woven fabric such as linen, linen blend, twill and broadcloth.
InterfacingUse lightweight fusible woven or weft insertion interfacing.
Other Materials
Six (6) 3/8” (1 cm) button or no-sew snaps
110” (280 cm) of 1 1/2”-wide (3.8 cm-wide) flat (non-folded) bias tape made from a very lightweight woven fabric such as batiste, voile, or lining fabric. Alternatively, make continuous bias tape using a 13″ x 13″ (33 cm x 33 cm) fabric square by following this tutorial: itch-to-stitch.com/biastape
Fabric Requirements
Most natural fibers shrink in the wash; be sure to have enough fabric. The requirements below assume that the fabric is already pre-shrunk.
00
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Primary Fabric
Cropped Option
54″ Wide
yard
3/4
3/4
3/4
3/4
1 1/8
1 1/8
1 1/8
1 1/8
1 1/8
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 1/4
135 cm Wide
cm
70
70
70
70
100
100
100
100
100
100
110
110
High-hip Option
54″ Wide
yard
7/8
7/8
7/8
7/8
1 1/4
1 1/4
1 1/4
1 1/4
1 1/4
1 1/4
1 3/8
1 3/8
135 cm Wide
cm
70
70
70
70
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
Interfacing
Cropped Option
20″ Wide
yard
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
50 cm Wide
cm
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
High-hip Option
20″ Wide
yard
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
5/8
5/8
5/8
5/8
5/8
5/8
5/8
5/8
50 cm Wide
cm
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
Primary Fabric
Cropped Option
54″ Wide
yard
1 1/4
1 1/4
1 1/4
1 1/4
1 1/4
1 1/4
1 1/4
1 1/2
1 1/2
1 1/2
135 cm Wide
cm
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
130
130
130
High-hip Option
54″ Wide
yard
1 3/8
1 3/8
1 3/8
1 3/8
1 3/8
1 3/8
1 3/8
1 5/8
1 5/8
1 5/8
135 cm Wide
cm
110
120
120
120
130
130
130
150
150
150
Interfacing
Cropped Option
20″ Wide
yard
1/2
5/8
5/8
5/8
5/8
5/8
5/8
5/8
5/8
5/8
50 cm Wide
cm
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
High-hip Option
20″ Wide
yard
5/8
5/8
5/8
5/8
5/8
5/8
5/8
5/8
5/8
5/8
50 cm Wide
cm
50
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
Madalena Vest Top Digital Sewing Pattern (PDF) was last modified: April 9th, 2025 by Kennis Wong
Body Measurements
inch
cm
00
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Bust
A Cup
301⁄8
76.5
301⁄2
80
327⁄8
83.5
341⁄4
87
355⁄8
90.5
37
94
383⁄8
97.5
393⁄4
101
411⁄8
104.5
421⁄2
108
437⁄8
111.5
451⁄4
115
B Cup
311⁄8
79
321⁄2
82.5
337⁄8
86
351⁄4
89.5
365⁄8
93
38
96.5
393⁄8
100
403⁄4
103.5
421⁄8
107
431⁄2
110.5
447⁄8
114
461⁄4
117.5
C Cup
321⁄8
81.5
331⁄2
85
347⁄8
88.5
361⁄4
92
375⁄8
95.5
39
99
403⁄8
102.5
413⁄4
106
431⁄8
109.5
441⁄2
113
457⁄8
116.5
471⁄4
120
D Cup
331⁄8
84
341⁄2
87.5
357⁄8
91
371⁄4
94.5
385⁄8
98
40
101.5
413⁄8
105
423⁄4
108.5
441⁄8
112
451⁄2
115.5
467⁄8
119
481⁄4
122.5
DD Cup
341⁄8
86.5
351⁄2
90
367⁄8
93.5
381⁄4
97
395⁄8
100.5
41
104
423⁄8
107.5
433⁄4
111
451⁄8
114.5
461⁄2
118
477⁄8
121.5
491⁄4
125
Waist
253⁄8
64.5
263⁄4
68
281⁄8
71.5
291⁄2
75
307⁄8
78.5
321⁄4
82
335⁄8
85.5
35
89
363⁄8
92.5
373⁄4
96
391⁄8
99.5
401⁄2
103
Hip
331⁄8
84
341⁄2
87.5
357⁄8
91
371⁄4
94.5
385⁄8
98
40
101.5
413⁄8
105
423⁄4
108.5
441⁄8
112
451⁄2
115.5
467⁄8
119
481⁄4
122.5
inch
cm
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
Bust
B Cup
475⁄8
121
49
124.5
503⁄8
128
513⁄4
131.5
531⁄8
135
541⁄2
138.5
557⁄8
142
571⁄4
145.5
585⁄8
149
60
152.5
C Cup
485⁄8
123.5
50
127
513⁄8
130.5
523⁄4
134
541⁄8
137.5
551⁄2
141
567⁄8
144.5
581⁄4
148
595⁄8
151.5
61
155
D Cup
495⁄8
126
51
129.5
523⁄8
133
533⁄4
136.5
551⁄8
140
561⁄2
143.5
577⁄8
147
591⁄4
150.5
605⁄8
154
62
157.7
DD Cup
505⁄8
128.5
52
132
533⁄8
135.5
543⁄4
139
561⁄8
142.5
571⁄2
146
587⁄8
149.5
601⁄4
153
615⁄8
156.6
63
160
Waist
417⁄8
106.5
431⁄4
110
445⁄8
113.5
46
117
473⁄8
120.5
483⁄4
124
501⁄8
127.5
511⁄2
131
527⁄8
134.5
541⁄4
138
Hip
495⁄8
126
51
129.5
523⁄8
133
531⁄4
136.5
551⁄8
140
561⁄2
143.5
577⁄8
147
591⁄4
150.5
605⁄8
154
62
157.5
How to choose your size
Determine your cup size—subtract the circumference of your over bust from the circumference of the fullest part of your bust. If the rounded difference is 1″ (2.5 cm), use A cup; 2″ (5 cm), use B cup; 3″ (7.5 cm), use C cup; 4″ (10 cm), use D cup; 5″ (12.5 cm), use DD cup.
After determining the cup size, compare your bust circumference (fullest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Using the corresponding row for your cup, choose the size that best fits your bust. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
Compare your waist circumference (narrowest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that best fits your waist. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
Compare your hip circumference (widest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that fits your hip best. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
It’s OK to use different sizes for the bust, waist and hip. The instructions for blending sizes are included in the pattern.
If you are taller or shorter than 5’6” (168 cm), you should consider lengthening or shortening the garment. The instructions for lengthening or shortening are included in the pattern.
Mary Jane –
Love the fit and the look and it will be perfect for those hot summer days. I wish that there was another option with a higher scoop on the back neckline. Next time I make it I will try cutting out a higher back piece.
Anonymous –
Wonderful pattern! The pieces come together very easily. Instructions are excellent. The princess seams help simplify adjustments.
Jolene –
Greetings , I wanted to actually sew the pattern to its completion, which I did, twice even. Yes, the paper tiling is easy, and compared to other PDF vendors, it’s very accurate and saves paper around the edges. I love being able to print only the size I need. I this case, with the second Madalena Vest Top, I printed two sizes so I could easily “blend” size, which created a wonderful fit ! Would like to mention also, I love the different cup sizes bodices, since I have narrow shoulders, plus a size 32 A….its hard to find ready-to-wear clothing that fits Me, that actually flatters.
This particular pattern featured a lot of Bias tape. But Kennis well detailed instructions ( page 6) included information on how to make your own light weight, continuous strips of bias tape. I had previously purchased voile fabric, and this worked beautifully….I even had fun making yards and yards of it ( I got carried away, plenty for other projects) . This is So Much better then the 3 yard packages you buy. Bias vs. facings…for this vest top, it was perfect, wearing it feels effortless, and no worries about the facing poking out or show-through. Also like to mention that sewing bias tape is not difficult. The edge of my sewing machine pressure foot measures exactly 3/8 of an inch. So after pinning the bias tape to the edge of my fabric , I just let the pressure foot be my guide.
As for the Style, I like the polished look of it, a step-up from the usual tank top. On those really Hot days, the U shaped back is cooling without being revealing, as so the arm holes and neck line. Very nice.
True confession though….on my second top, I skipped steps #31 – 38. I like sewing my armholes / set-in sleeves “on the flat”. So before sewing the side seams, I sewed on the bias tape, then edge stitched it. Then I sewed up side seams (precisely matching the binding at the arm pit). After that, then I folded over the bias tape and top stitched it. That worked well.