Itch to Stitch Kauai Top

Buy the Kauai Top sewing pattern from Itch to Stitch. The Kauai Top is a relaxed, flowy top that keeps you cool in the heat of summer. It features a round neckline finished with bias binding, button front bib, centre front pleat, and shirttail hem. You can choose to add ruffles to the sleeveless armholes, and the pattern includes A, B, C, D and DD cup sizes for a great fit.

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 lightweight, flowy woven fabric. Batiste, rayon challis, lightweight chambray and lightweight linen are great choices.

Fabric requirements: 54" (135 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/8 - 1 7/8 yd (130 - 170 cm).

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

A note from the designer about bust cup options: To determine your cup size, subtract the circumference of your over bust from the circumference of the fullest part of your bust. If the rounded difference is 1" (2.5 cm), use A cup; 2" (5 cm), use B cup; 3" (7.5 cm), use C cup; 4" (10 cm), use D cup; 5" (12.5 cm), use DD cup.

Notions: Lightweight fusible woven weft insertion or tricot interfacing; six 3/8" (1 cm) buttons.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step illustrated instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (41 pages, but you only need to print the pages for your cup size); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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