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Venado Top Digital Sewing Pattern (PDF)
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The Venado Top is a casual knit top designed with both comfort and style in mind. Featuring a flattering V-neck neckline, a charming front placket adorned with buttons, and the elegant touch of a mini shawl collar, this top effortlessly combines casual charm with a touch of sophistication. With two sleeve options—long and short—this pattern offers flexibility to suit your style and the season. Whether you’re dressing for a casual Friday in the office or planning a leisurely picnic in the park, the Venado Top has you covered. Its versatility ensures it pairs seamlessly with any bottoms, making it a true workhorse in your wardrobe.
Venado Top Features:
- Regular and full bust options for a customized fit (full bust with bust darts)
- Long and short sleeve options to suit different preferences and seasons
- Mini shawl collar integrated with a front placket and a button closure
- Designed for light to medium-weight knit fabrics
Skill Level: Beginner+
Sizes: 00 – 40 (See “Size Chart” tab below for detailed measurements)
Don’t want to print and tape paper together? The Venado 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 |
|---|---|
| Cup sizes | Regular + FBA |
| Skill level | Beginner+ |
| Knit or woven | Knit |
| File | A0, A4 / US Letter |
| Format | Digital download |
| Seam allowances | Included |
| Layers | Included |
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Material
Primary Fabric Use light to medium-weight knit fabric with 50% horizontal stretch and good recovery, such as jersey, interlock and lightweight French terry.
Interfacing Use light-weight knit or tricot fusible interfacing.
Other Materials
- Two (2) 9/16” or 15 mm buttons
- 12” (30 cm) of 1/2” (1.25 cm)-wide straight fusible stay tape (or you may cut your own using light-weight woven fusible interfacing on the straight grain)
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 | |||||||||||||
| Top with Long Sleeve | |||||||||||||
| 54″ Wide | yard | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 |
| 135 cm Wide | cm | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 190 | 190 |
| Top with Short Sleeve | |||||||||||||
| 54″ Wide | yard | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 |
| 135 cm Wide | cm | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 160 | 160 |
| Interfacing | |||||||||||||
| All Options | |||||||||||||
| 20″ Wide | yard | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 |
| 50 cm Wide | cm | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Fabric | |||||||||||||
| Top with Long Sleeve | |||||||||||||
| 54″ Wide | yard | 2 1/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | ||
| 135 cm Wide | cm | 190 | 220 | 220 | 220 | 220 | 220 | 220 | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||
| Top with Short Sleeve | |||||||||||||
| 54″ Wide | yard | 1 3/4 | 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 | 160 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 190 | 190 | 190 | ||
| Interfacing | |||||||||||||
| All Options | |||||||||||||
| 20″ Wide | yard | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | ||
| 50 cm Wide | cm | 50 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | ||
Venado Top Digital Sewing Pattern (PDF) was last modified: May 9th, 2024 by
Body Measurements
| inch cm |
00 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Bust | 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 |
| Full Bust | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Bust | 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 |
| Full Bust | 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
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Determine if you should use the regular bust front pieces or the full-bust front pieces—subtract the circumference of your over bust from the circumference of the fullest part of your bust. If the rounded difference is 3″ (7.5 cm) or less, use regular bust; if it is more than 3" (7.5 cm), use full bust.
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Compare your bust circumference (fullest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Using the corresponding row for your bust (regular bust or full bust), 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 –
Instructions were very easy to follow and the finished top was perfect.
Lynda –
Found the placket quite difficult but love the pattern
Rosanne C. –
The design is a great way to make a polo shirt more elevated. Easy to follow instructions.
Debbie –
Very nice comfortable top. Love it.