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Bella is a wrap shirt with a shawl collar, cap sleeves and an asymmetric hemline. It's an elegant and classic design with a twist.
Sewing level: Intermediate.
This pattern is available in 16 sizes, ranging from size 32 to 62. The body measurement for the bust for size 32 is 76 cm and for size 62 it is 152 cm.
See images for size chart.
The fit for this design is slightly fitted, bare that in min when choosing size.
Materials and Supplies
- main fabric
- fusing
- thread
- 1 button, 20 mm in diameter
- 1 button, 12 mm in diameter, preferably with a shank.
- a pair of scissors
- a measuring tape
- pin needles
- weights (optional)
- sewing needle
- chalk
- a sewing machine
- a overlock machine (optional)
- an iron with steam feature
Fabric Recommendations
It's suitable for medium to semi heavy woven fabrics, such as:
- Cotton poplin
- Textured cotton
- Light denim
- Cotton/linen blends
- Medium to heavy weight linen
Amount of fabric needed:
Main fabric:
Width 130 cm
32-34 130 cm
36-38 140 cm
40-42 170 cm
44-46 180 cm
48-50 180 cm
52-54 200 cm
56-58 200 cm
60-62 200 cm
width 140 cm
32-34 130 cm
36-38 135 cm
40-42 140 cm
44-46 145 cm
48-50 150 cm
52-54 160 cm
56-58 170 cm
60-62 190 cm
width 150 cm
32-34 130 cm
36-38 130 cm
40-42 140 cm
44-46 145 cm
48-50 150 cm
52-54 155 cm
56-58 165 cm
60-62 175 cm
Fusing 90 cm width:
32-38 60 cm
40-50 65 cm
52-62 70 cm
ADJUSTMENTS AND HACKS
This design is a wrap shirt with a cap sleeve, a shawl collar and a asymmetric hemline. It has a tie and a button closure at the waistline and modesty closure at the neckline.
The silhouette is slightly fitted.
If you prefer, you can easily:
- Lengthen the bodice or add a skirt to create a dress
- Remove the collar for a collarless design
- Lengthen the sleeves to create a bat sleeved shirt
MORE INFO
This is a PDF sewing pattern for home sewing, not a finished garment. All sales of digital products are final.
You will receive the following PDF files:
- Instructional booklet with all the information needed for a successful project, including a step-by-step sewing manual.
- A4 (print-at-home) pattern pieces (36 tiles)
- US (print-at-home) letter pattern pieces (36tiles)
- A0 pattern pieces (2 pages)
For more pattern information or pattern support, contact the designer, Needle & Thread.
