digital irena knit top sewing pattern

Itch to Stitch Digital Patterns

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

Irena Knit Top is a cozy, casual top that you will want to wear all the time. It can be a fitted T-shirt if you use a jersey or interlock fabric, but it can be a sweater if you use a light-weight sweater knit. The wide, flat-bottom V front band reaches the base of your neck to keep you warm on cold days. Try using a contrast color on the neck band, sleeve bands and bottom band to give your individual style.

Irena Knit Top is designed to be worn with a cami, a shirt or other top inside. There is no modesty panel included; what you see in the photos are separate camis.

Irena Knit Top features:

• Long-sleeve, comfortable knit top as your Fall and Winter staple
• Flat-bottom V front band adds visual interest
• Sleeve band and bottom band – no hemming is needed
• Layers feature–print only the sizes you need

Suggested Fabrics

Use a light to medium-weight knit fabric with at least 50% 2-way or 4-way stretch and great recovery. Jersey, interlock, sweater knit and French terry are great choices. If you use fabric with less stretch, you may choose a larger size. Conversely, if you use fabric with more stretch, you may choose a smaller size.

Size Chart, Finished Measurements, and Fabric Requirements

Click to enlarge the final images at above right.

Choosing your Size

• Compare your bust circumference (widest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that fits your bust best. 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 fits your waist best. 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 in 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. All you have to do is print the sizes that you need (see “Printing Instructions” and “Blend Sizes” in the instructions), and blend the lines from one size to the next.
• Keep in mind that if your fabric has a looser knit or more drape, your garment will be more relaxed and larger, and vice versa.
• It is highly recommended that you check your fit by making a test garment with inexpensive fabrics that have similar weight as your final garment fabrics.