Alika top
Alika is a semi-fitted, fully lined top with a voluminous peplum and an accentuated waist. The top has a waist seam that sits below the natural waistline. The front and back are fitted with bust and waist darts. The peplum flares down and is gathered at the top and bottom for the balloon style silhouette. The top has a boatneck and closes with an invisible zipper in the center back seam. Alika is hip-length.
Model Veronica: Height 172 cm (5’6”), Bust 84 cm (33 1/8”), Waist 62 cm (24 3/8”), Hips 90 cm (35 3/8”). Angelina is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Approximate sewing time — 1 day (8 hours).
To sew this top, choose medium-weight, pliable, structured, non-stretch or low-stretch, opaque shirting fabrics made of natural, artificial, blended, or synthetic fibers.
The following fabrics are recommended: cotton, batiste, poplin, dress-weight denim, ramie, linen.
Attention! We do not recommend stretchy knit fabrics, as well as thin and sheer fabrics (chiffon, organza, stretch lace). Fabrics with a directional print or nap are also not recommended.
The top in the photo is made of shirting cotton. The fabric is medium weight, pliable, soft, and structured. The fiber content is 100% cotton. The fabric weight is 140 g/m². The lining of the top is made of the main fabric.
1. Main fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44–46 | 48–50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.45 | 1.55 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.85 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
2 (162–168) | 1.5 | 1.65 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.95 | 1.95 | 2 |
3 (170–176) | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.95 | 2 | 2 | 2.05 | 2.05 |
4 (178–184) | 1.65 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.1 | 2.15 | 2.15 |
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") | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 |
2 (5'4"–5'6") | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 |
3 (5'7"–5'9") | 1 3/4 | 2 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 |
4 (5'10"–6'1") | 1 3/4 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
2. Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape with stitch reinforcement, 1.5 cm (5/8") wide — 1.2 m (1 1/4 yd)
3. One invisible zipper, 50–60 cm (19–24") long, for all sizes and heights
4. One hook-and-eye closure, size S1
5. Matching thread — 1 spool for the sewing machine
− sewing machine for construction
− stitch-in-the-ditch foot for the sewing machine (optional)
− invisible zipper foot for the sewing machine
− one-sided foot for the sewing machine
Bust ease | Waistline ease | Hipline ease | |
cm | 7.3–3.5 | 17.1–11.2 | 7.9–5.6 |
inches | 2 7/8–1 3/8 | 6 3/4–4 3/8 | 3 1/8–2 1/4 |
Height, cm | Back length, cm |
1 (154–160) | 62.3–64.1 |
2 (162–168) | 65.3–67.1 |
3 (170–176) | 68.3–70.1 |
4 (178–184) | 71.3–73.1 |
Height, ft | Back length, in |
1 (5'1"–5'3") | 24 1/2–25 1/4 |
2 (5'4"–5'6") | 25 3/4–26 3/8 |
3 (5'7"–5'9") | 26 7/8–27 5/8 |
4 (5'10"–6'1") | 28 1/8–28 3/4 |
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 900 mm width.
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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