Itch to Stitch Andorra Top and Vest

Buy the Andorra Top and Vest sewing pattern from Itch to Stitch. Andorra is a relaxed, versatile piece that's designed to layer beautifully. Choose between a cosy top with dropped shoulders and long sleeves finished with cuffs, or a sleeveless vest finished with armhole bands. Both feature a deep V-neckline and wide bottom band. The pattern also includes both regular and full bust options for the perfect fit. Whichever option you choose, you’ll love how quickly it comes together. You can sew a stylish sweater in a fraction of the time it would take to knit one!

Sewing level: Confident beginner

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: 

Primary fabric: Use medium weight knit fabric with at least 20% stretch, such as sweater knit, double knit, fleece, interlock, sweatshirting, or French terry. Keep in mind that the fit will be looser when using fabrics with greater stretch or less recovery.

Contrast fabric: Use rib knit for the cuffs, arm bands, and bottom band. You may also choose to use the primary fabric for these pieces if it has good recovery.

Fabric requirements: 

Top: 54" (135 cm) wide fabric: Primary fabric, 1 1/8 - 1 3/4 yd (100 - 160 cm) // Contrast fabric, 3/8 - 5/8 yd (30 - 60 cm).

Vest: 54" (135 cm) wide fabric: Primary fabric, 5/8 - 1 3/8 yd (50 - 130 cm) // Contrast fabric, 1/2 - 5/8 yd (40 - 60 cm).

Sizing: US 00 – 40 with regular and full bust options (approx. UK 6/8 – 34/36, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

A note from the designer about bust options: To 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 the regular bust. If the rounded difference is more than 3" (7.5 cm), use the full bust.

Notions: 15" (38 cm) of 1/2" (1.25 cm)-wide straight fusible stay tape (or you may cut your own using lightweight woven fusible interfacing on the straight grain).

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step illustrated instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (31 pages for sizes 00-20, 42 pages for sizes 16-40); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets for sizes 00-20, 2 sheets for sizes 16-40) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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