Helen's Closet Dawson Top

Buy the Dawson Top sewing pattern from Helen's Closet. The Dawson Top is designed to be a workhorse in your wardrobe. Three necklines and three sleeve lengths make nine total combinations of this design. You can sew a Dawson Top for all seasons and countless different styling opportunities. Dawson is perfect as a layering top under overalls, dresses, and pinafores. It also looks great paired with your favourite jeans or leggings. Make Dawson in merino wool for a cosy base layer, or try it in bamboo jersey for a soft and comfy tee. The mock neck view is excellent in a rib knit or sweater knit and can easily be dressed up for office or semi-formal attire. Dawson is quick, easy, and does not require a lot of fabric. This beginner-friendly pattern is one you will surely use again and again!

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– 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?

Suggested fabrics: Stretch knits with at least 40% stretch horizontally (cross-grain) and 20% stretch vertically (along the grainline). Cotton jersey, cotton spandex/elastane, bamboo jersey, modal jersey, merino jersey, Tencel jersey, rib knits, and ITY (interlock twist yarn) knits will work well. Lightweight sweater knits and bamboo French terry will also work well for Views A and B, but heavier/bulkier sweater knits are not recommended.

Fabric requirements: 

Short sleeve: 57" (145 cm) wide fabric: 1.1 - 1.5 yd (1 - 1.4 m) // 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 1.1 - 2.3 yd (1 - 2.1 m).

Elbow sleeve: 57" (145 cm) wide fabric: 1.2 - 1.5 yd (1.1 - 1.4 m) // 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 1.3 - 2.5 yd (1.2 - 2.3 m).

Long sleeve: 57" (145 cm) wide fabric: 1.5 - 1.9 yd (1.4 - 1.7 m) // 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 1.5 - 2.8 yd (1.4 - 2.6 m).

Sizing: US 0 – 34 (approx. UK 6 – 34, based on our standardised size chart). This pattern includes two size options. There is a B-cup pattern for sizes 0 – 22 and a D-cup pattern for sizes 12 – 34. Please check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

To find your cup size, please refer to the bust size calculation worksheet in the image gallery.

This pattern has been drafted for a 5’6″ (168 cm) tall person.

Notions: Thread; ballpoint needle.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (26 pages for sizes 0-22/B cup, 35 pages for sizes 12-34/D cup); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet for sizes 0-22/B cup, 2 sheets for sizes 12-34/D cup).

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