Elastic Tie Sweater XS-L - The Assembly Line Sewing Pattern (English)

SMALLER SIZE RANGE. THIS PAPER PATTERN INCLUDES SIZES XS-L ONLY. 
Please check your body measurements and finished garment measurements before picking your size range.

The Elastic tie sweater has the feeling of a sweater and the silhouette of a classical high necktie blouse. Features the high neck tightened with an elastic band which creates "darts".

The sweater shown is styled with our Almost long trousers.

The elastic tie sweater is an almost straight top with normal ease, so use chest measurement when choosing which size to make. The pleats created acts as bust darts and the length of the elastic can be adjusted. 

FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

 Fabric needed:

140-150 cm fabric width
XS-S 1.3 m / M-L 1.5 m / XL 1.6 m / 2XL 1.9 m / 3XL 2.0 m

Suggested fabrics are mid-weight fabrics such as cotton twills, denim, lightweight canvas.

You will also need:

• Matching thread
• 0.5 m elastic drawstring width 3 mm +10 cm hemfix tap width 2,5 m
• 0.5 m interfacing 

YOUR BODY MEASUREMENTS (cm)

Measurements should be taken directly on your body.
1 Chest: Measure the fullest part of your bust while wearing a bra that fits.
2 Waist: Measure above your navel. 
3 Arm length: Measure from shoulder to wrist.
4 Seat: Measure your low hip around the fullest part of your hip.
5 Inside leg: Inside leg is measured from the top of your inside leg down to the floor.

 Average body height 168 cm