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Swallowtail Top (Light Weight Hemp/Tencel)

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"I take sustainable fashion seriously. Organic clothing shoppers can rest easy knowing I design the Sympatico collection with respect for the earth and its people. Each piece is handcrafted in the US using eco-friendly, nontoxic hemp and Tencel to offer years of timeless style."
-- Designer Rose Gerstner, Sympatico founder
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As a small business, I buy fabric and dye goods in small batches so making color matches can be challenging. My two fabric weights often emerge from the dye bath with subtly different shading. Though the two garments may have slightly different shade values, they still look great together.

When ordering, please let me know if an exact shade match is essential. If I don't have it in stock, I can often match garment shades using fabric from the same dye bath. If I need extra time to cut and sew, I’ll let you know when to expect delivery.

If you are comfortable with garments having similar (but not necessarily exact) shades, there's no need to check the box when placing an order for two or more items of the same color.

Your size/color not in stock? If I have the fabric, I can make it to order. Learn more or send me an email to check availability.
Need Alterations? Add to Order Comments box on the Checkout page.

Figure-flattering and comfortably casual, the Swallowtail Top frames your face with a sweetheart neckline. Like all Sympatico hemp-Tencel clothing, it’s handcrafted in the US from an ultra-comfortable and drapey hemp/Tencel.    

  • 5-button closure
  • In-seam darts
  • Sweetheart neckline
  • Angled short sleeves and hemline
  • Center vent in a flared back peplum
  • Back length approximately 26 1/2"
  • Slightly fitted
  • Hand-crafted in the USA.

Fabric/Care:

  • Light Weight woven 55% hemp and 45% Tencel™ (lyocell)
  • Preshrunk: machine wash, tumble or line dry

Light Weight is a breezy 4-oz. square weave to help keep your summer cool. Used only on Sympatico tops, it dries quickly and is slightly more prone to wrinkles than our Mid Weight fabric*. It's great in the tropics and on those steamy summer days! Both weights are soft and comfy and let your skin breathe.

* Shop the Mid Weight Swallowtail Top color selection here.

Match your measurements to those shown on the chart, they allow for wearing ease.

  XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Size 00-0 2-4 6-8 10-12 14-16 18-20 22-24
Bust 31-32" 33-34" 35-36" 37-38" 39-41" 42-44½" 45-47½"
Waist 23-24" 25-26" 27-28" 29-30" 31-33" 34-36½" 37-39½"
Hips 33-34" 35-36" 37-38" 39-40" 41-43" 44-46½" 47-49½"

Questions about sizes? Call 541.899.3988

It's crucial to measure yourself to ensure a good fit. Numerical sizes are guidelines but they vary widely from one maker to another. Click here for tips on taking your measurements.

Our sustainable hemp/Tencel fabric blend is easy to care for. To enhance its wonderfully supple hand and keep your clothes looking their best, follow these eco-friendly tips:

  1. Launder in cold water with like colors using an eco-friendly detergent. To preserve original color, launder garment inside out.
  2. We recommend you air-dry your Sympatico clothes to reduce energy consumption.
  3. Because the hemp content may produce wrinkles and develop a somewhat firm hand during laundering and air-drying, tumble your dry clothes in a warm dryer for a few minutes to relax wrinkles and soften the fabric's hand. (Because hemp softens with wear, this step becomes unnecessary as your garment ages.)
  4. Promptly remove clothes from the dryer and let them cool down on hangers.
  5. If needed, touch up collars and hems with a hot iron. To prevent possible shine from a setting that's too-high, iron inside out.
  6. When traveling, roll up your Sympatico clothes then hang them up on arrival. A quick spritz with water will help eliminate wrinkles. (I find spritzing my craft fair inventory on hangers works like a charm for releasing wrinkles that develop during travel.) Hanging wrinkled items in a steamy bathroom is a great alternative to ironing also.

Thanks to hemp's anti-microbial properties you'll probably find that you launder your Sympatico wear less often, reducing the energy your clothes consume.

For more information and eco-friendly laundering tips, see How to Save the Planet - One Washer Load at a Time.

"I take sustainable fashion seriously. Organic clothing shoppers can rest easy knowing I design the Sympatico collection with respect for the earth and its people. Each piece is handcrafted in the US using eco-friendly, nontoxic hemp and Tencel to offer years of timeless style."
-- Designer Rose Gerstner, Sympatico founder
Learn more >

Product Reviews

  • 5
    Swallowtail top

    Posted by Cherry West on 20th May 2020

    I purchased this top in gray fog, but also wanted it in yellow, which was not listed on the website as available in my size. I emailed to ask if there was any chance I could get the yellow color, and Rose said she had the fabric and would be happy to do it. The tops are beautiful, with a casual elegance that I know will make them a favorite in my wardrobe.

  • 5
    Classic lines, flattering fit

    Posted by Kathleen on 18th Jun 2018

    Gorgeous tops that I can wear anywhere, and look put together. Love the fabric, love the colors. Thank you for such great, breathable, wearable clothes.

  • 2
    Wrong fit for my body.

    Posted by Sarah Yost on 16th Feb 2018

    I love the idea of your company and its products but I'm afraid that my short-waisted body and the design of the blouses didn't get along at all. Too bad because I love the fabric and colors. Oh well.

  • 5
    Design details

    Posted by Peggy on 4th Sep 2017

    Beautiful, versatile, and comfortable top with charming details.

  • 5
    Summertime Favorite

    Posted by Gail M. on 27th Jul 2017

    I've enjoyed mine for over four years - lightweight is perfect for warm weather. Washes well - very flattering - so comfortable. Looks great with everything!