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True Bias
True Bias Nikko Top and Dress
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We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the printed A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day.
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Buy the Nikko Top and Dress sewing pattern from True Bias. The Nikko pattern includes four views, all with a simple and stylish mock turtleneck. Views A and B are tops with a fitted silhouette that are perfect to pair with high waisted trousers. Views C and D are dresses that extend to the ankle, with knee-length side slits. Views A and C are both sleeveless, cut to resemble a racerback, but with enough coverage to wear a regular bra. Views B and D have long fitted sleeves that reach the wrist.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50). This option is only available for sizes 0 – 18 (because the designer currently only prints this pattern in paper format for sizes 0 – 18). If you would like to purchase sizes 14 – 30, please select the copy shop option.
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?
– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?
What we think: Having made this pattern, we really love the fit - it's the perfect layering piece. The dress version looks fantastic, and you can have one whipped up in an afternoon.
Suggested fabrics: Medium weight knit fabric with approx. 75% stretch such as rib knit, sweater knit, bamboo knit, or stretch velvet.
Fabric requirements: Extra fabric may be needed to match stripes, plaids, or other obvious repeats.
Sizes 0 - 18:
View A: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 1.3 - 2 yd (1.2 - 1.9 m) // 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 1.3 yd (1.2 m).
View B: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 2 - 2.5 yd (1.9 -2.3 m) // 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 2 yd (1.9 m).
View C: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 2 - 3.5 yd (1.9 - 3.2 m) // 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 2 yd (1.9 m).
View D: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 2.7 - 4 yd (2.4 - 3.7 m) // 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 2.7 yd (2.4 m).
Sizes 14 - 30:
View A: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 2 yd (1.9 m) // 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 1.3 - 2 yd (1.2 - 1.9 m).
View B: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 2.5 - 2.6 yd (2.3 - 2.4 m) // 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 2 - 2.6 yd (1.9 - 2.4 m).
View C: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 3.6 yd (3.3 m) // 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 2 - 3.6 yd (1.9 - 3.3 m).
View D: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 4.2 yd (3.8 m) // 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 2.7 - 4.2 yd (2.4 - 3.8 m).
Sizing: US 0 – 18 with a C cup (approx. UK 8 – 20) or US 14 – 30 with a D cup (approx. UK 16 – 32). Please check the size charts and finished garment measurements.
Note: The size ranges have been drafted from different blocks. The 14 – 30 block has a slightly more curvy set of dimensions than the 0 – 18 block. The 14 – 30 block has a D instead of a C cup (meaning a 4″ rather than a 3″ difference between your full and high bust) and has a 1″ larger difference between the waist and hip circumference. Both size ranges are drafted for an average height of 5’5″.
Notions: Coordinating thread; ball point sewing machine needle; 1/4" clear elastic (1/2 yd) // Optional: Twin stretch sewing needle; fusible stretch tape.
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; print-at-home pattern (32 pages for A/B or 56 pages for C/D for sizes 0-18, 38 pages for A/B or 68 pages for C/D for sizes 14-30); A0 copy shop pattern (4 sheets for sizes 0-18, 2 sheets for A/B or 3 sheets for C/D for sizes 14-30); US copy shop pattern (1 sheet for A/B or 1 sheet for C/D for sizes 0-18, 1 sheet for A/B or 1 sheet for C/D for sizes 14-30).
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Customer Reviews
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K
I made two Nikko tops yesterday afternoon, including the striped one in bamboo jersey - what with all the stripe matching - which means these are super fast to make.
Size 4 (I am a D-cup and the top shockingly takes this into consideration) - there's actually enough room for everyone, although the fit of your bra becomes a focal point of this top... ?
Also, because the top is extremely fitted, it's important to take this into account when choosing your size. I have a planet sized noggin and I couldn't get my head through the neck hole until I cut about an inch from the front and half an inch from the back. I also lengthened the collar band to 16" so it could function more as a turtleneck and also widened it by at least 2". There was a lot of trial and error.
I also had to lengthen the arms of the striped version by 2" - but I have extremely long arms. On the mid-sleeve version, I ended up adding a cuff in the same way as the neck band, measuring a rectangle to fit the arm hole (minus 1/2").
Highly recommended - but probably in a much stretchier fabric than I used.
K
I picked it up from 3 turtle neck top patterns (Hepburn Turtleneck of itch stich, nikko top, Rise & Fall Turtlenecks of Paper Cut)
This pattern clears everything that I expected for, such as sleeve length, turtle neck height, and shoulder balance.
It is very comfy but looks elegant enough to wear work.
Fabric used: merino wool knit from The Fabric Store
pattern: view B
size: 0
machine: overlock and tailor-use sewing machine
More in my blog → https://nunumommy.amebaownd.com/posts/5860111
T
True Bias are making huge waves in sewing world with their latest releases and Nikko is no exception. Perhaps one of the draws of the Nikko are the options to make it as a either a top or dress/sleeveless or with long sleeves.
There are a lot of turtleneck patterns out there, so I wasn't really sold by the Nikko top alone. I fell for the styling and dress version completely, but actually ended up making the top as I had just enough of this Stoff & Stil rib jersey leftover from a previous project.
I cut the size 6 Nikko Top, grading to a 4 at the waist and hips. I did a bit of comparison with the front and back pattern pieces laid on top of the Rise Turtleneck pattern to show the difference in drafting, which you can see on my blog if you're interested!
Nikko is drafted with negative ease and is noticeably longer in the body and sleeves. Also, interestingly, the neckband of the Nikko is drafted with a slight curve, meaning it sits closer to the neck than the Rise Turtleneck.
Nikko is drafted for a C cup - arguably quite generous as far as sewing patterns go - and I'm a not so modest FF-G cup and it still fit just fine! The rib jersey unfortunately turned out to be way too stretchy for this pattern and I actually had to do quite a bit of taking in. I was quite surprised as the pattern specifically lists ribbed jersey in it's recommended fabrics, so I guess the amount of stretch is still definitely something to watch out for.
Overall, I really love my finished Nikko. It sits a little wider on the shoulders than I had expected, but this again could be related to the excess stretch in my fabric. It was a good first run of the pattern and use of leftovers and I'm looking forward to trying both the top and dress in fabric with hopefully more suitable stretch soon.
My matchy skirt and accessories in these pictures were all about using leftovers to make a more cohesive wardrobe. More thoughts on this and the Nikko Top are on my blog if you're interested: http://www.magnificentthread.com/2018/03/new-outfit-ft-nikko.html
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