VIOLET TOP – PDF SEWING PATTERN

#BlpViolet

Violet is a high neck off-the-shoulder knit top. The front features side straps that are gathered and twisted on both sides, the straps extend to the back creating the asymmetrical front neckline.

Violet is a hip-length top, the bottom hem is folded and topstitched.

Due to the nature of digital files, we do not accept returns on our PDF patterns or products.

SUITABLE FABRICS

Violet is designed for lightweight  knit fabrics with four-way stretch, good recovery and drape. Fabrics like bamboo jersey, viscose jersey and cotton jersey are recommended.

The chosen material must contain elastane or Lycra in its composition.

Avoid low stretch materials or rib knits.

SAMPLE INFORMATION

The sewing instructions samples are made of  92% Viscose, 8% Elastane.

NOTIONS

• 40 cm (16") long by  6 mm wide Framillon / Clear elastic tape
• 5 spools of all-purpose thread
• 7 mm—10 mm (1/4"—3/8") wide elastic

TOOLS

• Sewing machine
• Ballpoint needle for jersey
• Walking foot (optional) - Recommend if sewing only with the standard sewing machine
• Double needle or Coverstitch machine
• Overlocker (optional)
• Steam iron
• Chalk or any removable marker
• Ruler
• Wood clapper
• Sleeve board
• Hand tacking/basting thread - No special thread required.)
  

LEVEL & FILES

LEVEL

• Advanced beginner 2/5

FILES

• Complete photographed sewing instructions available in PDF - English only
• A0 Copyshop PDF file 
• A4 paper format for Home Printing PDF file
  
• Letter paper format for Home Printing PDF file
• This is a multi-size sewing pattern set in layers
• Includes seam allowances 
  
  

SIZE

6 to 22 UK,  34 to 50 EU,  2 to 18 US 

All of our patterns are drafted to fit B cup size.

Available from bust 80 cm to 112 cm  - 31 1/2" to 44"

Available from hip 87 cm to 119 cm  - 34 1/4" to 46 3/4"

FABRIC REQUIREMENT

Height Group 1 - 160 cm (5'3")

140 cm (55″) wide fabric:

Sizes 6 /18 - 1.2 m (1.3 yd) 

Sizes 20/22 - 1.3 m (1.4 yd)

Height Group 2 - 170 cm (5'7")

Sizes 6/12 - 1.2 m (1.3 yd)

Sizes 14/22 - 1.3 m (1.4yd)

HEIGHT

The pattern is offered in two height groups: 160 and 170 cm (5’3” and 5’7”), when buying this pattern you should select the closest height to your body, if you are in the middle choose the shortest. Both patterns have exactly the same width around the body, the only difference is in the length.

If you are outside these groups, you may need to alter the pattern length at the lengthen/shorten lines marked on the pattern pieces. 

For more info check our Size Cart page.