Papercut Patterns Solar Tee and Sweater

Buy the Solar Tee and Sweater sewing pattern from Papercut Patterns. This relaxed fit tee or sweater is a year-round wardrobe staple, and a super quick make! Perfect as a basic to throw on with any ensemble, or a little sweeter with the ruffle sleeves. The Solar pattern features drop shoulders, short and long sleeve options, and hem and cuff bands for the sweater versions.

A matching children's pattern is available here.

Note: This pattern was previously known as the Kyoto Tee and Sweater.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

- PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50). This pattern was recently renamed. While we sell our remaining stock of paper patterns, the pattern you receive will have the former name (Kyoto Tee and Sweater). 

Suggested fabrics:

Long or short sleeve tee: Light to medium weight knit or woven fabrics. Cotton, silk, rayon, linen and blends.

Sweater: Medium weight jersey knit fabrics.

Fabric requirements:

Sizes 1 - 8

Sweater: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 1.45 m (1.6 yd).

Long sleeve: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 1.4 m (1.55 yd) // 114 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.1 m (2.3 yd).

Short sleeve: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 1.15 m (1.25 yd) // 114 cm (45") wide fabric: 1.9 m (2 yd).

Sizes 6 - 14

Sweater: 140 cm (55") wide fabric: 2 - 2.6 m (2.2 - 2.85 yd) // 114 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.75 m (3 yd).

Long sleeve: 140 cm (55") wide fabric: 1.8 - 2 m (2 - 2.2 yd) // 114 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.5 m (2.75 yd).

Short sleeve: 140 cm (55") wide fabric: 1.8 - 2 m (2 - 2.2 yd) // 114 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.3 m (2.5 yd).

Sizing: 1 - 8 (approx. UK 4 – 20, based on our standardised size chart) or 6 – 14 (approx. UK 18 – 36, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size charts and finished garment measurements.

Note: If you fit into both size ranges and are unsure which to purchase, the 6 – 14 size range has been drafted for a larger bust cup and a curvier figure. The 1 – 8 size range is based on a dressmaker’s B cup and a 5’3″ – 5’7″ height. The 6 – 14 size range is based on a dressmaker’s D cup and a 5’3″ – 5’8″ height. To determine your dressmaker’s cup size, measure your full bust and upper bust and subtract. Each 2.5 cm (1″) difference equates to one cup size.

Notions: Matching thread.

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