*Please note, this is a PDF pattern suitable to be printed at home or printshop and not a physical pattern*
This PDF sewing pattern is made up of 23-24 pages, offering 14-15 pages of pattern tiles, and 9 pages of instructions in order to make the basic loose fit woven vest top.
The basic woven vest top is a loose fit with a rounded neckline front, and a slightly higher rounded neckline at the back. The hem is slightly longer at the back than the front and is a curved hem. The top is finished with binding around the neckline and armholes. (Instructions are included for how to bind a neckline or armhole.)
Model wears: UK size 8.
This instant download includes 2 different printer sizes. You will receive 4 files. These are: A4 PDF pattern tiles, A4 PDF instruction files, US letter PDF pattern tiles and US letter PDF instruction files. These are labelled in the file names so you can easily choose which size you wish to print at.
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How to find and download your pattern:
Once you have purchased the pattern, your files will be available to download immediately.
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Please note, some files will download as .zip files. You will need to unzip the files before using. On an apple computer you can double click the zipped file, and this will open a new folder that contains the patterns.
On a windows computer you will need to right click on the .zip folder, and click "extract all".
This is a PDF file, and therefore will need to be opened in a programme that accepts pdf format. Adobe reader works well and can be downloaded online completely free for windows/mac! "Preview" also works well on Apple Mac computers.
You only need to print the files that are relevant to you.
For example, if you are a UK customer and print on an A4 sized printer, you will want to download both A4 files, but can ignore the US Letter sized files.
If you are a UK customer and want to print your pattern file at a printshop in large format, download the A0 printshop file, to print at a printshop, and then download the A4 pattern and instruction file for your instructions.
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Technical information:
This pattern is a print-at-home pattern and can be printed on any home printer that provides A4 printing or US Letter printing.
Pattern is tiled onto A4 and US letter pages, save yourself some paper by only printing the pattern pages, and read the instructions, if possible, on your laptop/tablet!
*please note, the pattern instructions are written in English only.*
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Fabric and notions:
For this pattern you will only need a length of fabric, and a length of binding. (Of course, you'll need your sewing machine and thread too!)
The fabric suggested for this pattern is a light-medium weight woven fabric with little - no stretch, such as lightweight cottons, crepe, silk, polyester, viscose/rayon, lightweight linen etc.
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Skill level:
This pattern is perfect for beginners, but can be enjoyed by all seamstresses! A basic knowledge of how to use a sewing pattern, and basic sewing machine knowledge is needed for this pattern.
A knowledge of how to use binding to finish a seam is beneficial, however there are instructions included in the instructions file.
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Sizing:
This vest/tank top pattern is sized for UK sizes 4 - 18, and US sizes 0-14. Included in the PDF is a sizing chart, so you can work out your best fitting size based on the chart, this sizing chart is also provided in the listing images!
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Extra info:
Please sew a test sample before using your final fabric, (in a similar fabric to that of your final fabric) to ensure a good fit, and to allow for any alterations needed before sewing the final garment.
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This pattern is not to be copied or re sold in any manner. Please contact me for any queries.