Women XS (bust 82 cm)

Knit block pattern, women's size XS (82 cm bust)

Multipurpose block for knit tops and dresses.

2pattern pieces

5pieces to cut

≈ 0.5 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.

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

Measurement	Value	How to measure
Biceps circumference	23.8 cm	Around the widest part of the relaxed upper arm.
Chest/bust circumference	81.6 cm	Around the torso at the fullest part of the chest, tape level.
Shoulder to bust	25.4 cm	From the high point of the shoulder (next to the neck) to the bust point.
Back length	36.5 cm	From the high shoulder point, down the back, to the waist.
Neck circumference	30 cm	Around the base of the neck, where a shirt collar sits.
Shoulder width	38.3 cm	From one shoulder point to the other, across the back.
Shoulder slope	13°	Shoulder angle in degrees (usually between 10 and 15).
Waist to armpit	15.7 cm	Vertically along the side, from the waist to the armpit.
Waist to hips	11.5 cm	Along the side, from the waist to the hip line.
Arm length	56.9 cm	From the shoulder point to the wrist, arm slightly bent.
Wrist circumference	15.5 cm	Around the wrist, over the bone.
Hip circumference	79.4 cm	Around the hips, at the level of the hip bones.
Waist circumference	67.5 cm	Around your natural waist, the narrowest part of the torso.
Seat circumference	93.9 cm	Around the fullest part of the buttocks.
Seat back	48.3 cm	Back part of the seat circumference, side to side.
Waist to seat	23.1 cm	Along the side, from the waist to the fullest part of the buttocks.
Front length	36.9 cm	From the high shoulder point, down the front, to the waist.

Standard sizes are a starting point. Enter your own measurements in the editor and the pattern is redrafted for your body in seconds, for free.