Rio knit top and dress (PDF)

 

Featuring: fitted at the shoulders and bust, relaxed at the waist and semi relaxed at the hips tank top for knit fabrics. Can be made as a longline tank top (crotch length) or as a dress above the knee length. Both options have faced curved hem and scoop neck. It can be colorblocked at the front panel. Armholes and neckline are finished with fully enclosed binding. The tank top and dress have the right amount of coverage and ease yet is pretty, sporty, sexy and comfortable. A fairly simple design elevated with details. Surely a summer essential as it's one of those patterns that can have infinite looks depending on the fabric. It's also a fantastic layering piece so works from spring to fall! This pattern is perfect for anyone looking to add to their wardrobe, not only for a perfect fitting, comfy, versatile garment, but to allow them to learn to sew new techniques and improve their sewing skills!

View A- Colorblocked top with classic back or racerback
View B-  Dress with classic back or racerback

You can mix options from different viewsto create your own unique garment.
Techniques to master: serging, topstitching, bindings, curved faced hem
This pattern is designed to get professionally looking garment using a standard sewing machine. 

Comes with a detailed tutorial with step by step instructions and photos.

WHAT'S INSIDE

1. PDF tutorial with pictures (18 pages)
2. A4/Letter layered multisided  pattern in sizes XS-4XL in REGULAR/PETITE/TALL height (25-30 pages)
3. A0/Copyshop layered multisized pattern in sizes XS-4XL in REGULAR/PETITE/TALL height (2 pages)
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid in sizes XS-4XL in REGULAR/PETITE/TALL height
5. Email/Facebook group support

SIZING

The pdf pattern comes in REGULAR, PETITE and TALL with sizes from XS to XXL

US0-US22 / UK8-UK26
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 is a beginner (3/10)  level and moderately easy to sew.
Takes 2-3 hours to finish (time may vary depending on your skills, equipment and supplies).

FABRIC

Light to medium weight knit fabric with at least 50 % horizontal and 20% vertical stretch

50/60" / 140-160 cm
TANK TOP (US0-US20)  0.7-0.9 m / 3/4-1 yards
TANK TOP (US22-US30)  1.2-1.5 m / 1 1/2-1 3/4 yards
DRESS (US0-US20)  0.9-1.2 m / 1 - 1 1/4  yards
DRESS (US22-US30)  1.5-1.8 m / 1 1/2 - 2 yards

Ribbing/Main Fabric (neckline and armhole binding)

Light to medium weight knit fabric with at least 30-50% stretch and medium recovery.
50/60" / 140-160 cm  - 0.1 m / 1/8 yards

NOTIONS

1. Polyester / Cotton threads
2. (optional) Matching overlocker threads, preferably wooly nylon stretch overlocking thread

 

CUSTOM SIZE

This pdf pattern is not offered in custom sizes.