Shoulder Seams
Align front bodices and Back Bodice on Fold right sides together. Stitch shoulder seams with clear elastic reinforcement. Press seam allowances toward back.
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The Wrap Ballet Top brings classic dance studio grace to modern everyday wardrobes. Features a true functional crossover wrap front that flatters every cup size, extra-long self-fabric waist ties that wrap around the torso and tie at the front or side, 3/4 sleeves, and clean band-finished edges.
Front and back flats illustrating seam lines, hem curves, and design details.
Review both body benchmarks and finished garment ease before cutting your cloth.
Toggle between metric and imperial values across all charts
Your physical body dimensions. Measure over undergarments with a snug tape.
Dimensions of the sewn garment, including designed wearing ease.
The wrap styling allows custom adjustment over the bust and waist. Select size based on full bust.
Adjustable wrap styling accommodates body contours smoothly with 0 to +4 cm ease.
Recommended substrates, stretch allowances, yardage requirements, and required notions.
Stretch knits with fluid recovery
Ensure you have these ready before starting.
| Size Bracket | 115 cm (45") Width | 150 cm (60") Width |
|---|---|---|
| XS – M | 1.9 m (2.1 yd) | 1.5 m (1.6 yd) |
| L – XL | 2.2 m (2.4 yd) | 1.7 m (1.9 yd) |
| 2XL – 3XL | 2.5 m (2.7 yd) | 2 m (2.2 yd) |
Exact seam allowances included in pattern lines, piece list, and cutting discipline.
1.0 cm (3/8 in) included.
Attached wrap bands and 2.0 cm sleeve hem.
0.8 cm (5/16 in) for neckband.
| Piece Name | Quantity & Orientation | Grainline / Cutting Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Right Front Bodice with Tie | Cut 1 | Straight of grain |
| Left Front Bodice with Tie | Cut 1 | Straight of grain |
| Back Bodice on Fold | Cut 1 on fold | Straight of grain |
| 3/4 Sleeve | Cut 1 pair | Straight of grain |
| Neckline Binding Strip | Cut 1 | Straight of grain |
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Complete offline sewing guidebook with dual calibration test squares, yardage charts, pattern piece cut list, numbered steps, and troubleshooting.
Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for A4 paper (18 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.
Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for US Letter paper (18 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.
Print at 100% scale (no fit-to-page) and measure the 50mm and 2-inch test boxes with a hard ruler.
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.
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.
Read full printing & calibration guide →Align numbered letter and row marks. Butt edges together without overlapping untrimmed paper.
Draft construction notes. Readable online; review against the pattern pieces before sewing.
Align front bodices and Back Bodice on Fold right sides together. Stitch shoulder seams with clear elastic reinforcement. Press seam allowances toward back.
Apply neckband along continuous front wrap edge and back neckline. Turn and stitch with stretch stitch.
Insert 3/4 sleeves flat into armholes right sides together. Stitch left side seam continuously right sides together. On right side seam, leave 3 cm opening for tie pass-through. Press seam allowances.
Turn under 2 cm hem allowances on bottom edges and sleeves, press seam allowances, and stitch with twin needle.
Solutions for common fitting hurdles and construction errors specific to this garment.
Possible Cause: Neckband wasn't tensioned enough across diagonal bust edge.
Recommended Fix: Stretch neckband 10% more firmly along the diagonal bust curve.
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