Verified Open Pattern (1.0.0-published)

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Knit Top Confident Beginner XS to 3XL (Bust 80–132 cm / 31.5"–52.0")

Retro Knit Polo Top

The Retro Knit Polo Top combines tailored elegance with casual jersey comfort. Inspired by 1960s European Riviera styling, it features a relaxed flat knit Johnny collar with an open V-placket (no buttons needed), neat short sleeves finished with ribbed bands, and side hem vents.

Jump to Downloads Front & Back Views Size & Measurements Fabric & Tools Step-by-Step Instructions

Technical Garment Schematics

Front and back flats illustrating seam lines, hem curves, and design details.

Front Elevation

Back Elevation

Sizing & Measurement Tables

Review both body benchmarks and finished garment ease before cutting your cloth.

Measurement Unit

Toggle between metric and imperial values across all charts

1. Body Measurements Chart

Your physical body dimensions. Measure over undergarments with a snug tape.

Swipe sizes

Size	Bust	Waist	Hip
XS	80 cm	62 cm	88 cm
S	86 cm	68 cm	94 cm
M	94 cm	76 cm	102 cm
L	102 cm	84 cm	110 cm
XL	112 cm	94 cm	120 cm
2XL	122 cm	104 cm	130 cm
3XL	132 cm	116 cm	142 cm

2. Finished Garment Measurements Chart

Dimensions of the sewn garment, including designed wearing ease.

Swipe sizes

Size	Finished Bust	Finished Length	Bottom Hem
XS	88 cm	58 cm	92 cm
S	94 cm	59.5 cm	98 cm
M	102 cm	61 cm	106 cm
L	110 cm	62.5 cm	114 cm
XL	120 cm	64 cm	124 cm
2XL	130 cm	65.5 cm	134 cm
3XL	140 cm	67 cm	144 cm

Size Selection Guidance

Features 8 cm (3.1") of positive bust ease. Choose standard size for classic polo drape.

Wearing Ease Explanation

Comfortable polo drape with +8 cm (+3.1") bust ease and side vents.

Fabric & Materials

Recommended substrates, stretch allowances, yardage requirements, and required notions.

Recommended Fabrics

Light to midweight knit fabrics with body

Cotton pique (200–240 gsm) for authentic tennis polo texture
Fine knit rib or interlock jersey
Cotton-silk or cotton-modal knit for luxury Riviera drape
Terry cloth knit for vintage resort styling

Stretch Requirement: 30% crosswise stretch with good recovery

Notions & Sewing Tools

Ensure you have these ready before starting.

Notions:

Lightweight fusible knit interfacing (0.3 m) for collar
Ballpoint needle (size 80/12)
Matching thread

Tools Required:

Sewing machine with stretch stitch or serger
Point turner for collar tips
Iron

Fabric Yardage Requirements

Size Bracket	115 cm (45") Width	150 cm (60") Width
XS – M	1.5 m (1.6 yd)	1.2 m (1.3 yd)
L – XL	1.8 m (2 yd)	1.4 m (1.5 yd)
2XL – 3XL	2.1 m (2.3 yd)	1.7 m (1.9 yd)

Seam Allowances & Cutting Layout

Exact seam allowances included in pattern lines, piece list, and cutting discipline.

Standard Seams

1.0 cm (3/8 in) serger seam.

Hem Allowance

2.0 cm (3/4 in) twin needle hem.

Neck & Armhole

0.8 cm (5/16 in) for collar.

Pattern Pieces to Cut

Piece Name	Quantity & Orientation	Grainline / Cutting Notes
Front Bodice with V-Placket	Cut 1 on fold	Straight of grain
Back Bodice on Fold	Cut 1 on fold	Straight of grain
Johnny Collar	Cut 2 (1 interfaced)	Straight of grain
Short Sleeve	Cut 1 pair	Straight of grain
Sleeve Hem Bands	Cut 1 pair	Straight of grain

Fabric Cutting Checklist:

Interface upper Johnny collar with lightweight knit interfacing.

Printable Pattern Files

Download PDF files for home printing on standard desktop printers.

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Updated: 2026-03-01

Instructions Available

Complete offline sewing guidebook with dual calibration test squares, yardage charts, pattern piece cut list, numbered steps, and troubleshooting.

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A4 Available

Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for A4 paper (16 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

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US Letter Available

Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for US Letter paper (16 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

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Printer Calibration Test Sheet (Free Single Sheet) 2.4 KB

Print at 100% scale (no fit-to-page) and measure the 50mm and 2-inch test boxes with a hard ruler.

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Print Instructions:

Open the downloaded PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader or a dedicated desktop PDF viewer. In the print dialog, select "Actual Size" or "Custom Scale: 100%". Never select "Fit to Printable Area". Always measure the calibration square on Page 1 before proceeding.

These files are prepared from documented pattern references through a technical drafting workflow. If anything appears incorrect, unclear, or causes a sewing problem, email feedbacksewingpattern@gmail.com. Send pattern feedback.

100% Scale Verification

Print Page 1 at 100% scale without scaling. Check 50 mm (Metric) or 2.0 in [50.8 mm] (Imperial) test square with a hard ruler.

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Tile Assembly Instructions

Align numbered letter and row marks. Butt edges together without overlapping untrimmed paper.

Step-by-Step Sewing Instructions

Draft construction notes. Readable online; review against the pattern pieces before sewing.

Construct Johnny Collar

Stitch Johnny Collar pieces right sides together along outer collar points and edges. Turn right side out, press, and edgestitch.

Shoulder Seams & Collar Attachment

Align Front Bodice and Back Bodice on Fold right sides together. Stitch shoulder seams and press seam allowances toward back. Sandwich collar into neckline slit right sides together, stitch with stretch stitch, and enclose raw edges.

Insert Sleeves & Sleeve Bands

Insert short sleeves flat into armholes right sides together. Attach folded sleeve bands to sleeve wrist openings right sides together, stitch, and press seam allowances.

Close Side Seams with Vents

Align front and back bodices right sides together. Stitch continuous side seams right sides together down to side vent notches, and press seam allowances open.