Itch to Stitch Arenal Top

Buy the Arenal Top sewing pattern from Itch to Stitch. Is it possible to have comfort and style at the same time? With the Arenal Top, the answer is a resounding yes! Featuring a curved v-neckline and front yoke, this knit top is fitted on the shoulders and arms and has two bodice and hem options. Choose the swing bodice with a subtle handkerchief hem, or the fitted bodice with a regular hem. You can also choose between long and 3/4-length sleeves.

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 light to medium weight knit fabric with at least 100% horizontal stretch and 30% vertical stretch. Jersey, viscose knit and stretch velvet with some drape and recovery are good choices. If using a fabric with more or less stretch, you may need to choose a smaller or larger size respectively. If using an extremely drapey knit, such as rayon or bamboo knit, you may need to go down a size and possibly stabilise the neckline with knit fusible interfacing. Avoid very structured knits. Do not use woven fabric.

Contrast fabric: Use light to medium weight knit fabric with similar stretch as the primary fabric. Alternatively, you may use the primary fabric.

Fabric requirements: 54" (135 cm) wide fabric: Handkerchief hem with 3/4 sleeves, 1 1/4 - 1 5/8 yd (120 - 150 cm) // Handkerchief hem with long sleeves, 1 3/8 - 1 3/4 yd (130 - 160 cm) // Regular hem with 3/4 sleeves, 1 1/4 yd (120 cm) // Regular hem with long sleeves, 1 3/8 yd (130 cm) // Contrast, 1/4 yd (20 cm).

Sizing: US 00 – 20 (approx. UK 8 – 22). Please check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 16" (41 cm) of 3/8" or 1/2" (1 cm or 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 (18 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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