Linda twist neckline knit top and dress (PDF)

Featuring: Fitted at the shoulders, bust and hips, semi fitted at the waist twist neckline top and dress. Offered with sporty short, short, three quarters and long sleeves and also has a sleeveless option. Comes in 3 lengths for the top:  hip (banded and hemmed) and longline. Comes as a dress / peplum top with a waistline seam and A line skirt with optional pockets. Compatible with Add-on sleeve packs.

The pattern offers the following options:

View A - a short / 3/4 sleeve top

View B - a long sleeve top

View C - a sleeveless dress with pockets

 

Some of the pictures show the Linda top or dress with flared or puffed sleeves add-on.

Flared sleeves add-on (opens in a new window)
Puffed sleeves add-on (opens in a new window)

WHAT'S INSIDE

1. PDF tutorial with pictures (21 pages) + A video on how to construct the twist.
2. A4/Letter gradable pattern in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL height (45 pages to print)
3. A0/Copyshop multisized pattern in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL height (3 pages to print)
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL
5. Email/Facebook group support

 

SIZING

The pdf pattern comes in REGULAR, PETITE and TALL with sizes from US0-US30 

US0-US30 
PETITE 152-160 cm /5 1” - 5 3”
REGULAR 162-170 cm / 5 4” - 5 6”
TALL 170-178 cm / 5 7” - 5 9”

DIFFICULTY

The pdf pattern has a skilled beginner level (3/10) with easy to follow detailed tutorial.  Takes 2-3 hours to finish (time may vary depending on your skills, equipment and supplies). The pattern is supplied with a video on how to construct the twist. 

FABRIC

150-160 cm /  60 in wide light to medium weight well draping knit fabrics with at least 30-50% horizontal and vertical stretch and good recovery.

BODICE (for top length):

(neckline band and bottom band can be cut with yardage if using the same fabric)
US0-US18 0.9 m / 1 yard
US20-US24 1 m / 1 1/8 yards
US26-US30 1.8 m / 2 yards (NOTE: all sleeve lengths can be cut with bodice yardage)

DRESS (bodice, skirt and neckband)

Knee length
US0-US10 1.2 m / 1 1/3 yards
US12-US20 1.8 m / 2 yards (all sleeve lengths can be cut with yardage)
US22-US30 1.9 m / 2 1/8 yards

Peplum length
US0-US10 0.9 m / 1 yards
US12-US20 1.1 m / 1 1/4 yards
US22-US30 1.5 m / 1 2/3 yards (short and sporty short sleeves can be cut with given yardage)

SLEEVES:
Sporty Short sleeves 0.2 m / 1/4 yard
Short sleeves 0.3 m / 1/3 yard
3/4 sleeves 0.6 m / 2/3 yard
Long sleeves 0.7 m / 3/4 yard

 

NOTIONS

1. (optional, but recommended) 25-30 cm / 10-12 in long clear elastic or lightweight 1/4 in width cotton tape for stabilizing shoulder seams
2. (If making dress option with pockets) 4 strips of fusible interfacing 1.5cm / 5/8 in wide and 25-30 cm / 10-12 in long
3. (optional, but recommended) for dress or peplum, elastic 7-10 mm / 1/4-3/8 in width, by the length of your waistline measurement plus 25 mm / 1 in
4. Polyester / Cotton threads
5. (optional) Matching overlocker threads, preferably wooly nylon stretch overlocking thread