Dia top
Dia is a straight-cut, semi-fitted cami top with adjustable straps. The front features bust darts and a V-shaped neckline with a lace insert. The top is hip-length.
Model Daria: Height 167 cm (5’6”), Bust 85 cm (33 1/2”), Waist 62 cm (24 3/8”), Hips 88 cm (34 5/8”). Daria is wearing size 36 in height 2.
Approximate sewing time — 1/2 day (4 hours).
To sew this top, choose dress-weight fabrics with the following properties:
- medium weight, soft, non-stretch, opaque
- the fiber content can include natural fibers (silk), artificial fibers (viscose), blends (silk + polyester, silk + viscose, etc.), and synthetics (polyester)
- the following fabrics are recommended: artificial silk, natural silk, satin, modal.
Attention! We do not recommend heavyweight structured fabrics and lightweight sheer fabrics.
The top in the photo is made of artificial silk. The fabric is soft, with some bounce, non-structured, and double-sided. The fiber content is 100% polyester. The fabric weight is 190 g/m2.
1. Main fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Main fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40–42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 5/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 5/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
2. Lightweight knit interfacing, 1.5×1.5 cm (5/8×5/8")
3. Two strap slide adjusters, 0.7–1 cm (1/4–3/8") wide
4. Two strap rings for the ring tab, 0.7–1 cm (1/4–3/8") in diameter
5. Lace, including Chantilly lace (as additional fabric for the front neckline insert), 6 cm (2 3/8") wide, for all heights:
Size | 34–46 | 48–52 |
Meters | 0.25 | 0.3 |
Yards | 1/4 | 3/8 |
6. Matching thread — 4 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 3 spools for the overlocker)
- sewing machine for construction
- overlocker for finishing raw edges. This may be replaced with a stretch overlock stitch or a zigzag stitch on the sewing machine (overlock or zigzag stitch width 2–3 mm, stitch length 2.5 mm)
- bias tape maker
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease | 6.3–8.1 | 2 1/2–3 1/4 |
Waistline ease | 30–31.4 | 11 3/4–12 3/8 |
Hipline ease | 8–9.2 | 3 1/8–3 5/8 |
Height, cm | Back length from waist down, cm |
1 (154–160) | 23 |
2 (162–168) | 24 |
3 (170–176) | 25 |
4 (178–184) | 26 |
Height, ft | Back length from waist down, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 9 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 9 1/2 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 9 7/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 10 1/4 |
Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:
1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900mm width. Note that for heights 3 and 4 the plotter pattern comes on 2 pages.
2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
If you have any questions, please let us know at info@vikisews.com
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