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Home Sewing Patterns Striped Breton Top

Striped Breton Top

Difficulty

Intermediate

Designer

Amanda Walker

Pattern Guide

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Difficulty

Intermediate

Designer

Amanda Walker

Pattern Guide

Download

About this pattern

Every wardrobe needs a comfy Breton top or two (or ten!) and this simple design by Amanda Walker works with the stripes to chic effect. Not only do the shoulder gussets add interest, but they also allow for a straight neckline – perfect if you aren’t familiar with stretchy fabrics. Plus, the chunkier stripes of this Ponte Roma make it so easy to pattern match. This clever garment doesn't use a pattern, but there are some handy image guides and measurements to download below.

Essentials

Jersey, 1m (1.5m wide) or 1.45m (1.15m wide)
Stay tape

Essentials

1.5cm seam allowance used throughout.

Sizes

8-20

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Cut out the pieces as indicated in the cutting guide. With all pieces folded right sides together, transfer the markings as indicated in the diagrams (right), then cut. Open out the front piece, then fold the top edge by 4cm to the wrong side and press for the neckline facing. Repeat for the back piece.