I always love pleats on necklines. I think it adds interest, but not overly frilly for my taste. The new Itch to Stitch pattern, a woven top called the Nittany Top, is my latest design with this lovely feature.

For one week (through June 7, 2021), the Nittany Top sewing pattern is 20% off. The volume discount still applies—get 15% off your entire cart if your purchase is $20 or more, or 20% off your entire cart if your purchase is $30 or more!

I also wanted to incorporate a keyhole in the design (I don’t have any other designs with keyholes). I think it’s subtle, yet very cute. However, I understand not everyone is into keyholes, so I added an option without it.

The Nittany Top also includes cup sizes. I use one of pleat for bust shaping to create the cup sizes.

Like all recent Itch to Stitch patterns, the Nittany Top comes in sizes 00 to 40!

Here is a summary of the Nittany Top features:

• Options for cup sizes
• Pleated round neckline
• Optional keyhole at the center front neckline
• Short sleeves
• Shirttail hem
• Optional Sash
• Partially-lined in the front
• Designed for lightweight woven fabric

I think it’s important to use a soft and fluid fabric to make the Nittany Top. An overly crisp/structured fabric would stand away from the body and create unwanted bulk visually.

Let’s take a look at all the beautiful Nittany created by my wonderful testers!

My sincere thanks to my testers:

• Alexandra
• Andrea
• Anemone
• Bernice
• Boon Kuan
• Brooke
• Carmen
• Chiara
• Crystal
• Deepthi
• Diane
• Erika
• Glenda
• Ilse
• Jackie
• Jan
• Jenny
• Jolien
• Jordan
• Jos
• Kadri
• Karen
• Karina
• Keira
• Linda
• Maria
• Maria Luísa
• Nelleke
• Pam
• Renata
• Sarah
• Stacey
• Stephanie
• Tanis
• Tannoa
• Tiina
• Whitney

Be sure to grab your copy of the Nittany Top during this release week for 20% off! The offer is only through Monday, June 7, 2021!