digital brisbane top + dress sewing pattern

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This style is provided as a digital pattern. It may be printed on home printers that use either 8 1/2" x 11" or A4 paper or at a print shop that can print A0-sized pattern sheets. When you complete your order, you will be provided with a unique code to instantly download the pattern. See our digital product policy for full details.

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Description

The Brisbane is the epitome of city chic. It has a streamlined silhouette with unique details. The semi-fitted top or dress gives you just the perfect amount of ease. The cute keyhole detail adds a layer of sophistication. Pair the Brisbane top or dress with your favorite accessories and you can go from desk to dinner in no time.

Brisbane Top + Dress features:

• Options for regular bust and full bust
• Options for top and dress
• Scoop neck
• Front yoke with triangular keyhole
• Short sleeves
• Designed for knit fabric

Sizes: 00 – 40

Suggested Fabrics

Primary Fabric: Use medium-weight knit fabric with good recovery, and with 35-50% horizontal stretch, such as jersey, interlock, viscose French terry and double-brushed poly.

Interfacing: Use very light knit fabric with good recovery such as a very lightweight jersey, power mesh and nylon tricot. The lining is not supposed to be visible, but it may still peek out as you move. Therefore, it is best to use a coordinating color.

Notions

1 yard or 1 meter of 3/8” or 1/2” (1 cm or 1.25 cm)-wide straight fusible stay tape (or you may cut your own using light-weight woven fusible interfacing on the straight grain).

Size Chart, Finished Measurements, and Fabric Requirements

Click to enlarge the final images at above right.

Choosing Your Size

• Determine if you should use the regular bust front pieces or the full-bust front pieces—subtract the circumference of your over bust from the circumference of the fullest part of your bust. If the rounded difference is 3″ (7.5 cm) or less, use regular bust; if it is more than 3" (7.5 cm), use full bust.
• Compare your bust circumference (fullest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Using the corresponding row for your bust (regular bust or full bust), choose the size that best fits your bust. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
• Compare your waist circumference (narrowest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that best fits your waist. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
• Compare your hip circumference (widest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that fits your hip best. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
• It’s OK to use different sizes for the bust, waist and hip. The instructions for blending sizes are included in the pattern.
• If you are taller or shorter than 5’6” (168 cm), you should consider lengthening or shortening the garment. The instructions for lengthening or shortening are included in the pattern.
• It is highly recommended that you check your fit by making a test garment with inexpensive fabric that has similar weight as your final garment fabric.