digital tallinn top + dress 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

If you are looking for a well-fitted, comfortable and figure-flattering garment that you can wear every day, you don’t need to look further than the Tallinn. Featuring front and back princess seams, as well as a center front seam, the Tallinn is a pattern that comes in three views: peplum top, regular top, and dress. The Tallinn also comes with additional front pieces for full-bust figures. So hooray for no full-bust adjustment!

Tallinn Top features:

• Options for regular bust and full bust
• Front and back princess seams for an ultra-flattering fit
• Fitted bodice from the shoulders through the waist
• Fitted long sleeves
• Scoop neck with neck binding
• Designed for knit fabric
• Three views--View A: peplum top, View B: regular top, View C: dress
• Layers feature (print only the sizes you need)

Sizes: 00 – 20

Suggested Fabrics

Use knit fabric with about 75% horizontal and vertical stretch as well as good recovery. Jersey, interlock, double-brushed poly, ITY and French terry are good choices. Keep in mind knit fabric with more stretch and drape results in a more relaxed and longer fit, and vice versa.

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, then use the regular bust front; if the rounded different is more than 3″ (7.5 cm), use the full bust front.
• 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 are making view B or C, 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 are making view A, do not use your hip measurement; use the peplum that is the same size as your waist.
• It’s OK to use different sizes for the bust, waist and hip (if making view B or C).
• If you are taller or shorter than 5’6” (168 cm), you should consider lengthening or shortening the top (see instructions for details).
• 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.