Winona Knit Top

1 review for Winona Knit Top

1. 

   5 out of 5

   Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size

   j**y (verified owner) – October 13, 2021:

   This was a fun top to sew. It’s quite easy and can be done with or without the lacing; I made it both ways. The only ‘tricky’ part is putting on the neck facing & even then, it really isn’t problematic. I made a ‘dummy tab’ which I attached to a ‘dummy shirt’ as I run through before I cut into the real shirt that I was making. I guessed that the sewn edge should be stopped approximately 1/2″ from the bottom edge so the tab was sewn down to where I placed my lower shirt snips; then I turned the tab so it would look like the overlapped picture & then sewed from the clipped ‘shirt’ through the ‘tab’ which was about a straight 2 1/3″ horizontal seam to make the bottom attachment of the tab & shirt. It worked like a charm. As a visual learner, I need to look at pictures & then make a dummy model before my final sew. Obviously, not everyone learns this way, but it helps me. I zipped up the rest of the tops & they came out beautifully.

Choosing your pattern size is the most important step and we will help you determine this with these easy to follow steps.

1. When taking your measurements ensure that you take them against your skin and not over clothing. One can wear a comfortable bra and knickers whilst measuring, as this will provide you with the most accurate measurements.
2. Tape measure has to sit firmly around the points you are measuring. But be careful not to pull it too tight, as this will give you the incorrect size.
3. When measuring circumferences (B, C, D, E) it is important to note that the tape measure must remain parallel to the floor. It is sometimes best to take the measurements in front of a mirror; this will help you see the angle of the tape measure.
4. You will only require the basic body measurements to determine your pattern size which is indicated on our mannequin below:

A. Shoulder Breadth

Place the tape at the edge of the shoulder. Measure along the top of the shoulder blade/across the highest point of the shoulders to the other edge, following the natural slope and allow an extra finger for ease of any movement.

B. Upper Arm Girth

This point is taken as a circumference at your widest point of your upper arm.

C. Bust

This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the fullest part of your chest.

D. Waist

This point is taken as a circumference and taken at the smallest part of your waist.

E. Hip

This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the widest part of your hips.