True Bias Nikko Top and Dress

True Bias

£13.00 – £20.00

Buy the Nikko Top and Dress sewing pattern from True Bias. The Nikko pattern includes four views, all with a simple and stylish mock turtleneck. Views A and B are tops with a fitted silhouette that are perfect to pair with high waisted trousers. Views C and D are dresses that extend to the ankle, with knee-length side slits. Views A and C are both sleeveless, cut to resemble a racerback, but with enough coverage to wear a regular bra. Views B and D have long fitted sleeves that reach the wrist.

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

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50). This option is only available for sizes 0 – 18 (because the designer currently only prints this pattern in paper format for sizes 0 – 18). If you would like to purchase sizes 14 – 30, please select the copy shop option.

– 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?

What we think: Having made this pattern, we really love the fit – it’s the perfect layering piece. The dress version looks fantastic, and you can have one whipped up in an afternoon.

Suggested fabrics: Medium weight knit fabric with approx. 75% stretch such as rib knit, sweater knit, bamboo knit, or stretch velvet.

Fabric requirements: Extra fabric may be needed to match stripes, plaids, or other obvious repeats.

Sizes 0 – 18:

View A: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 1.3 – 2 yd (1.2 – 1.9 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 1.3 yd (1.2 m).

View B: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 2 – 2.5 yd (1.9 -2.3 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 2 yd (1.9 m).

View C: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 2 – 3.5 yd (1.9 – 3.2 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 2 yd (1.9 m).

View D: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 2.7 – 4 yd (2.4 – 3.7 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 2.7 yd (2.4 m).

Sizes 14 – 30:

View A: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 2 yd (1.9 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 1.3 – 2 yd (1.2 – 1.9 m).

View B: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 2.5 – 2.6 yd (2.3 – 2.4 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 2 – 2.6 yd (1.9 – 2.4 m).

View C: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 3.6 yd (3.3 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 2 – 3.6 yd (1.9 – 3.3 m).

View D: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 4.2 yd (3.8 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 2.7 – 4.2 yd (2.4 – 3.8 m).

Sizing: US 0 – 18 with a C cup (approx. UK 8 – 20) or US 14 – 30 with a D cup (approx. UK 16 – 32). Please check the size charts and finished garment measurements.

Note: The size ranges have been drafted from different blocks. The 14 – 30 block has a slightly more curvy set of dimensions than the 0 – 18 block. The 14 – 30 block has a D instead of a C cup (meaning a 4″ rather than a 3″ difference between your full and high bust) and has a 1″ larger difference between the waist and hip circumference. Both size ranges are drafted for an average height of 5’5″.

Notions: Coordinating thread; ball point sewing machine needle; 1/4″ clear elastic (1/2 yd) // Optional: Twin stretch sewing needle; fusible stretch tape.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; print-at-home pattern (32 pages for A/B or 56 pages for C/D for sizes 0-18, 38 pages for A/B or 68 pages for C/D for sizes 14-30); A0 copy shop pattern (4 sheets for sizes 0-18, 2 sheets for A/B or 3 sheets for C/D for sizes 14-30); US copy shop pattern (1 sheet for A/B or 1 sheet for C/D for sizes 0-18, 1 sheet for A/B or 1 sheet for C/D for sizes 14-30).

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