Women XL (bust 103 cm)

Knit block pattern, women's size XL (103 cm bust)

Multipurpose block for knit tops and dresses.

Knit block – Women XL (bust 103 cm)
Full pattern with 1 cm seam allowance · 68 × 147 cm
2pattern pieces
5pieces to cut
≈ 0.75 ydof main fabric (60" wide)

You will also need: ribbing.

Sewing instructions

General steps to sew this garment. Seam allowance is 1 cm (3/8") unless stated otherwise.

Supplies

  • Test knit
  • Matching thread and the right needle
  1. This pattern is a block, not a finished garment. Cut it in muslin or an old sheet with no extra allowance.
  2. Baste the toile, try it on and mark adjustments with a pencil: ease, darts, length and shoulder slope.
  3. Transfer the changes to the editor (measurements or options) or to paper, and use the corrected block to design your own garments.

Cutting list

PieceCutMaterial
Sleeve2×Main fabric
Sleeve2×Main fabric
Neck binding1×Ribbing

Measurements used in this size

MeasurementValueHow to measure
Biceps circumference30.2 cmAround the widest part of the relaxed upper arm.
Chest/bust circumference103.4 cmAround the torso at the fullest part of the chest, tape level.
Shoulder to bust29.6 cmFrom the high point of the shoulder (next to the neck) to the bust point.
Back length42.5 cmFrom the high shoulder point, down the back, to the waist.
Neck circumference38 cmAround the base of the neck, where a shirt collar sits.
Shoulder width44.7 cmFrom one shoulder point to the other, across the back.
Shoulder slope13°Shoulder angle in degrees (usually between 10 and 15).
Waist to armpit18.3 cmVertically along the side, from the waist to the armpit.
Waist to hips13.5 cmAlong the side, from the waist to the hip line.
Arm length61.1 cmFrom the shoulder point to the wrist, arm slightly bent.
Wrist circumference17.5 cmAround the wrist, over the bone.
Hip circumference100.6 cmAround the hips, at the level of the hip bones.
Waist circumference82.5 cmAround your natural waist, the narrowest part of the torso.
Seat circumference108.1 cmAround the fullest part of the buttocks.
Seat back55.7 cmBack part of the seat circumference, side to side.
Waist to seat26.9 cmAlong the side, from the waist to the fullest part of the buttocks.
Front length43.1 cmFrom the high shoulder point, down the front, to the waist.

Between two sizes?

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