Itch to Stitch Sibiu Top

Buy the Sibiu Top sewing pattern from Itch to Stitch. Winter, summer or transitional weather? Sibiu has you covered! This batwing top can be a cosy cowl neck sweater with long sleeves or a breezy crew neck t-shirt with three-quarter sleeves. For an interesting take, you can choose to colour-block the shoulders on the batwing sleeves. The Sibiu is easy to style and simple to make. Sometimes you just need instant gratification!

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 or medium-weight knit fabric with at least 50% four-way stretch and good recovery (with elastane) such as jersey, sweater knit and French terry.

Contrast fabric: Use the same type of fabric as the primary fabric. You can also use stretch lace. The contrast fabric is for the shoulder insets.

Fabric requirements: 

Primary fabric: 54″ (135 cm) wide fabric: Bodice, 1 1/2 - 2 yd (130 - 180 cm) // Cowl, add 1/2 yd (50 cm) for all sizes // Neckband, add 1/8 yd (10 cm) for all sizes // Short cuff, add 1/4 yd (20 cm) for all sizes // Long cuff, add 1/2 yd (50 cm) for all sizes.

Contrast fabric: 54″ (135 cm) wide fabric: Shoulder insets, add 1/2 yd (50 cm) for all sizes.

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

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step illustrated instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (29 pages for sizes 00-20, 36 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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