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

Wrap Ballet Top

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.

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 80 cm 48 cm 76 cm
S 86 cm 49.5 cm 82 cm
M 94 cm 51 cm 90 cm
L 102 cm 52.5 cm 98 cm
XL 112 cm 54 cm 108 cm
2XL 122 cm 55.5 cm 118 cm
3XL 132 cm 57 cm 128 cm

Size Selection Guidance

The wrap styling allows custom adjustment over the bust and waist. Select size based on full bust.

Wearing Ease Explanation

Adjustable wrap styling accommodates body contours smoothly with 0 to +4 cm ease.

Fabric & Materials

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

Recommended Fabrics

Stretch knits with fluid recovery

  • Bamboo or modal spandex jersey (200–240 gsm)
  • Cotton-spandex stretch rib or jersey
  • Viscose elastane jersey for fluid drape
Stretch Requirement: 40% 4-way stretch with high recovery

Notions & Sewing Tools

Ensure you have these ready before starting.

Notions:
  • Stretch sewing machine needle (size 75/11)
  • Matching polyester thread
Tools Required:
  • Sewing machine with stretch stitch or serger
  • Loop turner for tie ends

Fabric Yardage Requirements

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)

Seam Allowances & Cutting Layout

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

Standard Seams

1.0 cm (3/8 in) included.

Hem Allowance

Attached wrap bands and 2.0 cm sleeve hem.

Neck & Armhole

0.8 cm (5/16 in) for neckband.

Pattern Pieces to Cut

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

Fabric Cutting Checklist:

  • Mark side seam tie pass-through opening on right side seam.

Printable Pattern Files

Download PDF files for home printing on standard desktop printers.

Download Pattern Files

1.0.0

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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 (18 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

144.6 KB 18 pages
US Letter Available

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.

144.9 KB 18 pages
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.

Download Test Sheet
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.

Read full printing & calibration guide →
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.

1

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.

2

Bind Wrap Necklines

Apply neckband along continuous front wrap edge and back neckline. Turn and stitch with stretch stitch.

3

Insert Sleeves & Close Side Seams

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.

4

Hem Sleeves and Waist

Turn under 2 cm hem allowances on bottom edges and sleeves, press seam allowances, and stitch with twin needle.

Troubleshooting & Fit Alterations

Solutions for common fitting hurdles and construction errors specific to this garment.

Problem: Front wrap gapes open

Possible Cause: Neckband wasn't tensioned enough across diagonal bust edge.

Recommended Fix: Stretch neckband 10% more firmly along the diagonal bust curve.

License & Permissions:

Drafted by Threadline Patterns. CC BY-SA 4.0 International.

Pattern Credits:

Designed by Threadline Technical Team. Graded by Threadline Technical Review. Review attribution: Threadline Pattern Studio.

Version: 1.0.0-published • Last updated: 2026-03-01 Report a problem with this pattern (Wrap Ballet Top)

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