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Nittany Top Digital Sewing Pattern (PDF)
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If you are looking for a lightweight, breathable and flattering garment for the summer, look no further than the Nittany Top! There is something extra sweet about a pleated neckline, and you can choose to add the keyhole for even more interest. An optional sash allows you to cinch the top at the waist, but it will look super cute if you skip the sash and wear a belt with it. Alternatively, tuck (or half-tuck) the top in your favorite jeans for a casual look!
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
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: 00 – 40 (See “Size Chart” tab below for detailed measurements)
Don’t want to print and tape paper together? The Nittany Top pattern now includes an additional large format file (size A0 paper) that you can send to your print shop to print!
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Additional information
| Sizes | 00 to 40 |
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| Cup sizes | A, B, C, D & DD |
| Skill level | Intermediate |
| Knit or woven | Woven |
| Format | Digital download |
| File | A0, A4 / US Letter |
| Layers | Included |
| Seam allowances | Included |
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Material
Primary Fabric Lightweight, non-stretch, woven fabric with some drape, such as viscose/cotton blend, viscose/linen blend, rayon challis, georgette, silk, satin, crepe, chambray and batik.
Lining Very light-weight, non-stretch, woven fabric such as voile and batiste. It can be the same as the primary fabric.
Fabric Requirements
Most natural fibers shrink in the wash; be sure to have enough fabric. The requirements below assume that the fabric is already pre-shrunk.
| 00 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Fabric | |||||||||||||
| 54\” Wide | yard | 1 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 |
| 135 cm Wide | cm | 90 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 160 | 160 | 160 | 170 | 170 |
| Lining | |||||||||||||
| 54\” Wide | yard | 1/2 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 |
| 135 cm Wide | cm | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Fabric | |||||||||||
| 54\” Wide | yard | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 |
| 135 cm Wide | cm | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 190 | 190 | 190 |
| Lining | |||||||||||
| 54\” Wide | yard | 5/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 |
| 135 cm Wide | cm | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
Body Measurements
| inch cm |
00 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | ||||||||||||
| A Cup | 301⁄8 76.5 |
301⁄2 80 |
327⁄8 83.5 |
341⁄4 87 |
355⁄8 90.5 |
37 94 |
383⁄8 97.5 |
393⁄4 101 |
411⁄8 104.5 |
421⁄2 108 |
437⁄8 111.5 |
451⁄4 115 |
| B Cup | 311⁄8 79 |
321⁄2 82.5 |
337⁄8 86 |
351⁄4 89.5 |
365⁄8 93 |
38 96.5 |
393⁄8 100 |
403⁄4 103.5 |
421⁄8 107 |
431⁄2 110.5 |
447⁄8 114 |
461⁄4 117.5 |
| C Cup | 321⁄8 81.5 |
331⁄2 85 |
347⁄8 88.5 |
361⁄4 92 |
375⁄8 95.5 |
39 99 |
403⁄8 102.5 |
413⁄4 106 |
431⁄8 109.5 |
441⁄2 113 |
457⁄8 116.5 |
471⁄4 120 |
| D Cup | 331⁄8 84 |
341⁄2 87.5 |
357⁄8 91 |
371⁄4 94.5 |
385⁄8 98 |
40 101.5 |
413⁄8 105 |
423⁄4 108.5 |
441⁄8 112 |
451⁄2 115.5 |
467⁄8 119 |
481⁄4 122.5 |
| DD Cup | 341⁄8 86.5 |
351⁄2 90 |
367⁄8 93.5 |
381⁄4 97 |
395⁄8 100.5 |
41 104 |
423⁄8 107.5 |
433⁄4 111 |
451⁄8 114.5 |
461⁄2 118 |
477⁄8 121.5 |
491⁄4 125 |
| Waist | 253⁄8 64.5 |
263⁄4 68 |
281⁄8 71.5 |
291⁄2 75 |
307⁄8 78.5 |
321⁄4 82 |
335⁄8 85.5 |
35 89 |
363⁄8 92.5 |
373⁄4 96 |
391⁄8 99.5 |
401⁄2 103 |
| Hip | 331⁄8 84 |
341⁄2 87.5 |
357⁄8 91 |
371⁄4 94.5 |
385⁄8 98 |
40 101.5 |
413⁄8 105 |
423⁄4 108.5 |
441⁄8 112 |
451⁄2 115.5 |
467⁄8 119 |
481⁄4 122.5 |
| inch cm |
22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | ||||||||||
| B Cup | 475⁄8 121 |
49 124.5 |
503⁄8 128 |
513⁄4 131.5 |
531⁄8 135 |
541⁄2 138.5 |
557⁄8 142 |
571⁄4 145.5 |
585⁄8 149 |
60 152.5 |
| C Cup | 485⁄8 123.5 |
50 127 |
513⁄8 130.5 |
523⁄4 134 |
541⁄8 137.5 |
551⁄2 141 |
567⁄8 144.5 |
581⁄4 148 |
595⁄8 151.5 |
61 155 |
| D Cup | 495⁄8 126 |
51 129.5 |
523⁄8 133 |
533⁄4 136.5 |
551⁄8 140 |
561⁄2 143.5 |
577⁄8 147 |
591⁄4 150.5 |
605⁄8 154 |
62 157.7 |
| DD Cup | 505⁄8 128.5 |
52 132 |
533⁄8 135.5 |
543⁄4 139 |
561⁄8 142.5 |
571⁄2 146 |
587⁄8 149.5 |
601⁄4 153 |
615⁄8 156.6 |
63 160 |
| Waist | 417⁄8 106.5 |
431⁄4 110 |
445⁄8 113.5 |
46 117 |
473⁄8 120.5 |
483⁄4 124 |
501⁄8 127.5 |
511⁄2 131 |
527⁄8 134.5 |
541⁄4 138 |
| Hip | 495⁄8 126 |
51 129.5 |
523⁄8 133 |
531⁄4 136.5 |
551⁄8 140 |
561⁄2 143.5 |
577⁄8 147 |
591⁄4 150.5 |
605⁄8 154 |
62 157.5 |
How to choose your size
- Determine your cup size—subtract the circumference of your over bust from the circumference of the fullest part of your bust. If the rounded difference is 1″ (2.5 cm), use A cup; 2″ (5 cm), use B cup; 3″ (7.5 cm), use C cup; 4″ (10 cm), use D cup; 5″ (12.5 cm), use DD cup.
- After determining the cup size, compare your bust circumference (fullest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Using the corresponding row for your cup, choose the size that best fits your bust. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
- Compare your waist circumference (narrowest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that best fits your waist. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
- Compare your hip circumference (widest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that fits your hip best. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
- It’s OK to use different sizes for the bust, waist and hip. The instructions for blending sizes are included in the pattern.
- If you are taller or shorter than 5’6” (168 cm), you should consider lengthening or shortening the garment. The instructions for lengthening or shortening are included in the pattern.
Anonymous –
A great all round top that will go with just about everything.
Nancy –
perfect
Candy –
I made this in a lovely rayon fabric. It fits perfectly and the instructions were extremely well written. You are my favorite pattern designer!
Jean –
This top is a classic piece. It is simple but with a different neckline that will make a stand-alone top or look good under an open shirt or a jacket. It will make up in anything from a casual rayon/cotton to a fine silk and will be timeless.
Helena –
Pleats make the top and work out when you take your time and baste as you go.
Judith –
Well written instructions. Great pattern.
Bronwyn –
Very happy
Marilyn –
Have now made three of these, two for my daughter and one for myself. Will be making more.
catherine –
fait dans un crêpon de viscose ,à refaire mais je recherche le bon tissu
Anonymous –
Front was too wide. Extra fabric in center front at neck and bust was too much. Would like to have more smaller pleats at neckline rather than 2 on each side. Overall, a much better pattern than any others I’ve tried to fit over my DD bust. It fit well through the neck and armhole.
Françoise –
Joli et des options pour avoir un top sur-mesure.
Shiek Hamida –
Good dear, keep them coming♥️
Julia –
Another great pattern. Good instructions and sizes are so accommodating.
Pat –
Lovely pattern that is easy to sew and has beautiful results.
Teresa –
The Nittany pattern fit very well with few adjustments and the instructions are so wonderfully written. Bravo for taking the time to made a quality pattern!
Anonymous –
Beautiful pattern! As always Kennis’ directions are flawless. Don’t pass this by thinking it would be difficult to make. Just wish there was a long sleeve option to span the seasons.
Vicki –
Great directions! Enjoyed making!
Margo –
Very detailed instructions, particularly for the pleats. Only issue I had was I am used to 5/8″ seams so I had to be extra careful. Love the different cup sizing on the pattern. Only adjustment I made was I shortened it for my petite frame.
Tiina –
Nice and elegant!
Katherine –
Runs a little big but easy to make and looks great!
Patsy Hanson –
I made a very wearable muslin. Now deciding on special fabric
Sabine –
A great pattern with wonderful instructions. As always, with Itch to Stitch patterns. I sewed a blouse from a fine silk and am very happy with it. I will sew this pattern a few more times.
Jos –
Another great pattern by Itch to Stitch!
Anonymous –
Loved the sleeves ..pattern instructions clear..
Rose Mary –
This is a beautiful top. The fit was perfect for me. The instructions were incredibly clear. It was a pleasure to make.
Sheila –
Thoroughly enjoy these patterns with easy comprehension instructions
Tine –
Love the neck line, an the keyhole.