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The document provides instructions for making the Natty Top, a simple top pattern with different size options. It outlines the materials needed and steps to sew the top.

The steps outlined are to sew the shoulder seams, side seams, hem the bottom and sleeves, and hem the neckline.

The size chart provides bust, waist, and hip measurements for extra extra small to extra large sizes.

Natty Top

Natty: adjective \na-t\ neatly or trimly smart in dress or appearance.

Fabric :
1 yard 60 wide
Interlock, Ponte de
Roma or Mid weight
Jersey*(7oz or higher).

Please do not use rib knit.

The Natty top is a quick top to sew up. It fits


comfortably through the bust, nipping in at the
waist, and flattering the hips. It is great for
beginners, as well as, advance sewers. There are
an abundance of ways you can alter it to make a
whole new look.
This is truly a 1 hour or less top.
XXS

XS

XL

30

33

35

37

38

40

WAIST 24

25

28

30

32

36

32

36

38

40

42

46

HIP

Matching Tread
Knit needle
Double needle
Shears
Pins

SIZE CHART
BUST

Supplies/Tools:

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Seam allowance:
inch

Machine settings:
Zigzag

XXS

XS

XL

BUST

32

35

37

39

40

42

WAIST

28

30

32

34

36

40

1 width
2 length
Double Needle
0 width
4 length

HIP

34

38

40

42

44

48

*when sewing lighter weight jersey adjust hem at neck and shoulders to inch.

Natty Top Instructions$


PaPern Prep and CuRng

Ge.ng your PDF pa+ern ready


Your paPern will print on 8 x 11
sheets. You will put your paPern to
together using the numbered guides
and lines. You may want to trim the
extra paper away. Line up the sheets
and tape them together like the image
to the leX.
Tracing or Pinning Pa+ern
You can trace your selected size
from the pieced PDF paPern onto
larger paper . You can use Vssue
paper, craX paper, or freezer paper.
You can also cut the pieced PDF to
your size and use it as your paPern.

The NaPy Top is cut on the fold with right sides together.

This paPern is for home use only.

Step 1:
Sewing Machine: SVtch the back seam with
right sides together. Start sVtching from the
neck of the shirt to the boPom.
Serger: Serge back seam with right sides
together from neck to boPom.

Step 2:
Sewing machine: Pin and sew shoulder seams.
Press seams at. SVtch from neck out.
Serger: Serger shoulder seams from neck out.

Step 3:
Sewing machine: Pin together side seams. Sew
from arm opening down. Press seam open.
Serger: Serge together side seams from arm
opening down.

Step 4:
Sewing Machine: Press under boPom hem 1/2
inch and topsVtch with double needle.
Serger: Serge boPom edge just to nish edge.
Then follow sewing machine instrucVons for
Step 4.

Step 5:
Sewing Machine: Press under boPom 1/2
inch on each sleeve and topsVtch with
double needle.
Serger: Serge sleeve edge just to nish
edge. Then follow sewing machine
instrucVons for step 5.

Step 6:
Sewing Machine: Press under
neckline 1/2 inch and topsVtch with
double needle.
Serger: Serge around neck edge just
to nish edge. Then follow sewing
machine instrucVons for step 6.

Voila! You have a great liPle top.

xxs
xs

m
L
XL

Shirt Back
Cut 2

3
7

xxs

xs

XL

cut on fold

Shirt Front
cut 1

10

11

12

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