The Sorrento Set Free Sewing Pattern

Effortlessly stylish—the Sorrento Set Free Sewing Pattern strikes the perfect balance between elegance and ease. The adaptable two-piece ensemble features a chic tank top and a breezy pair of pants. Suitable for a variety of occasions, this sewing pattern will have you feeling confident and looking your best! Whether you’re lounging at home or stepping out for an elegant evening, the Sorrento Set offers a sleek and sumptuous look.

The top is designed with front darts, a curved hem, and binding tape around the arms and neck for a refined touch. The matching pants complete this look with a relaxed-fit, a drawstring waist for adjustability, and convenient side pockets for functionality. With its fluid drape, smooth texture, and soft sheen, silk charmeuse enhances the beauty of this outfit. While this fabric exudes luxury, alternatives such as stretch cotton offer a more relaxed style, stretch rayon provides breathability with a gentle drape, and stretch sateen presents a more tailored silhouette.

Style the Sorrento Set with flat sandals and delicate accessories for a laid-back yet stylish outfit, or dress it up with heels and statement jewelry for an elevated ensemble. To make this timeless outfit work all year round, choose light pastels for spring, vibrant hues for summer, earthy tones for fall, and jewel tones for winter. No matter your choice, this free sewing pattern can be customized with endless options to suit your personal style and seasonal wardrobe needs.

Essential Materials & Sizing Guide for The Sorrento Set

Here is the breakdown of what knowledge and materials you need for creating your very own ensemble! We’ve got you covered with the recommended materials we used—if you want to follow along exactly—as well as a curated list of alternative fabric recommendations if you want to customize your own version. The Sorrento Set free sewing pattern download includes technical drawings for seam and silhouette visibility, plus a size chart to help you find your perfect fit!

Purchase Products Used Below:

Quantities indicated are for sewing a size small set. Toggle the ‘SHOP THIS LOOK’ box to find quantities for other sizes.

• 4 yards of Stretch Silk Charmeuse – Nile Green – Premium Collection
• 1 spool of Gutermann Sew All Thread 100m – 721 Mist Green
• 1 each of Clover Bias Tape Maker – 18mm
• 1 each of Schmetz Microtex Sharp Machine Needles – 80/12 – 5 ct
• 1 each of Dritz Extra-Fine Satin Pins Size 17 – 1-1/16″ – 500 ct
• MDF428 – Sorrento Set Sewing Pattern (Free download below!)

Alternative Fabric Recommendations:

The Sorrento Set is best suited for lightweight and medium-weight fashion fabrics.

• Stretch cotton
• Stretch Sateen
• Rayon Jersey

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Find Your Perfect Fit

The size guide below is based on the suggested design & wearing ease for this style. You can choose the size according to your desired finished garment measurements, blending between sizes as needed. Measure the printed patterns to make sure the dimensions are according to the desired fitting and adjust—if needed—before cutting the fabric. For best results, sew a test garment in a similar fabric to adjust your pattern.

Note: Measurements may vary after adjustments. If using non-stretch fabrics, reference the approximate finished garment measurements chart to choose your size.

How To Sew The Sorrento Set

Sew with a 1/2″ seam allowance for all seams unless otherwise specified.

Use extra-fine needles to avoid leaving punctures in the fabric.

Finish the edges of the fabric with a serger or an overcast stitch.

Step 1 

FRONT DARTS

Sew the darts at the front of the top.

Step 2

SHOULDER SEAMS

Sew front and back together at the shoulder seams.

Step 3

SIDE SEAMS

Sew front and back together at the side seams.

Step 4

ARMHOLE BINDING

Use a bias tape maker to press the seam allowance of the binding.

Sew the ends of the armhole binding to create a loop that matches the armhole circumference.

Step 5

ATTACH ARMHOLE BINDING

Sew one side of the binding with 1/4″ around the outside of the armhole.

NOTE: you can also sew the binding directly to the armhole without making the loop

Sew around it, and close the loop in the side seam.

Step 6

FINISH ARMHOLE BINDING

Fold the other side of the binding toward the inside of the armhole.

Pin in place with the seam allowance tucked in.

Stitch in the ditch from the outside to finish the armhole binding.

Step 7

NECKLINE BINDING

Join the front neckline binding to the back neckline binding by sewing at the shoulder seams.

Step 8

ATTACH NECKLINE BINDING

Align the shoulder seams of the binding with the shoulder seams of the top.

Sew one side of the binding tape with 1/4″ to the outside of the neckline.

NOTE: for beginners, you can bind the necklines before sewing the shoulders to ensure a neat finish at the shoulder seams.

Step 9

FINISH NECKLINE BINDING

Pin the other side of the binding over on the inside of the neckline.

Pin in place with the seam allowance tucked in.

Stitch in the ditch from the outside to finish the neckline binding.

Step 10

HEM

Sew 1/4″ double-folded hem to finish the bottom of the shirt.

Step 11

PANTS CENTER FRONT

Sew the front pants together at center front.

Step 12

PANTS CENTER BACK

Sew the back pants together at center back.

Step 13

SIDE POCKETS

Match up the notches on the pocket with the notches on the front pants.

Pin one of the pocket pieces to each side of the pants.

– Sew from one notch, pivot at 1/2″, sew down the seam allowance, and pivot again to sew up to the other notch.

– Trim 1/4″ from the seam allowance and snip toward the corners.

Step 14

FINISH POCKETS

Flip the pocket toward the wrong side and press neatly.

Join the other pocket pieces and sew them together around the edges.

Step 15

PANTS SIDE SEAMS

Join the back pants to the front pants by sewing them at the side seams.

Step 16

PANTS INSEAM

Sew front and back of the pants together at the inseam.

Step 17

DRAWSTRING

Fold and sew the edges of the drawstring with 1/4″.

Use a loop turner to turn it right side out.

Fold the ends in and top stitch to finish the edges.

Step 18

CASING

Sew two small button holes at the front of the casing.

Pin and sew the casing all around the waistline.

Make sure the top of the pockets get sewn in between the casing.

Pass the drawstring through one buttonhole and back out the other.

Step 19

PANTS HEM

Press the 2” hem

Press 1/2″ seam allowance.

Sew and finish the bottom of the pants.

The Completed Sorrento Set Free Sewing Pattern by Mood Fabrics

We can’t wait to see your version of the Sorrento Set! Whether you choose stretch cotton, stretch sateen, or rayon jersey, this pattern is the perfect canvas for your creativity and sewing skills.

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