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StephC modeling a green merino Pavlova

Pavlova Top Sizing Guide

Tiling Guide

Pavlova Top 30-35 Pattern

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Category:

Sewing

Type:

Clothing

Fit:

Petite, Women, Girls

Item:

Shirt

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

using a sewing machine
knits knowledge helpful but not necessary
ablity to follow written instructions

Pattern Description:

Pavlova Wrap Top:

"Ballet style wrap top in jersey ties at the natural waist while the back tucks into the skirt as a 'muffin cover.' The top is cut all in one piece with the sleeves, which may be cut longer or shorter."

This pattern is the granddaughter of Advance 7700, a clever wrap top pattern from the 1950's. It is suitable for most non-bulky jersey fabrics, as well as lightweight wovens.

Make the top with ties to match your waist measurement for a full-wrap.

Make the ties shorter to wrap it at the back.

Leave the ties off altogether and hem the front opening for a draped cardigan style. This is also suitable for sweater weight knits.

38 pages, suitable for A4 or US Letter size. 8 pages of instructions, 30 pages of pattern, complete with a tiling guide. Print page 1 of the pattern sheet first to check scaling. (choose 100% scaling when printing pattern sheet)

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

30" (76.2cm) full bust
35" (88.9cm) full bust
sizing is very flexible, due to the nature of wrap tops.

Materials:

Fusible webbing strips (optional but very helpful)
ballpoint needles for knits
sharp needles for wovens
pins

You Will Also Need:

thread