Itch to Stitch Bellavista Top

Buy the Bellavista Top sewing pattern from Itch to Stitch. This stylish top features a comfortable swing bodice with a centre front panel. The pattern includes two neckline options (cowl neck and scoop neck) and two sleeve options (long sleeve and three-quarter bell sleeve). Use a sweater knit to make a sweater, or jersey to make a T-shirt - the choice is yours!

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: Use four-way stretch knit fabric with at least 50% horizontal stretch and 25% vertical stretch. French terry, cotton lycra jersey and double brush poly are good choices. If using rayon spandex knit, you may need to go down one size or more. Do not use woven fabric.

Fabric requirements: 54" (135 cm) wide fabric: Long sleeve + cowl, 2 1/4 - 3 1/8 yd (190 - 280 cm) // Long sleeve + neckband, 1 1/2 - 2 3/8 yd (130 - 210 cm) // Bell sleeve + cowl, 2 1/4 - 3 1/8 yd (190 - 280 cm) // Bell sleeve + neckband, 1 1/2 - 2 1/4 yd (130 - 200 cm).

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

Notions: 10" (26 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 (25 pages for sizes 00-20, 29 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: No.

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