Boatneck Top | PDF Pattern

£12.50

The Boatneck Top is a wardrobe basic that’s designed to be useful for all 12 months of the year. It’s the perfect piece to comfortably layer under knits in winter or wear on it’s own in warmer months. It is a simple piece to make which means it’s a great project for beginners.

Sizing: UK Sizes 4 - 28 (with PDF Layers)

Skill level: Suitable for beginners and early makers.

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This pattern is a fitted jersey piece and it should feel like a second skin. The neck line is high and wide (giving it its ‘boatneck’ name) and the rest of the garment is fitted, from the shoulders to the sleeves and body. The sleeves are slightly cropped to sit above the wrist and the body length sits just on the hips.

Measurements in cm

UK 4 | US 0 | EU 32

Bust - 71, Waist, - 67, Shoulder to shoulder - 30

UK 6 | US 2 | EU 34

Bust - 76, Waist, - 72, Shoulder to shoulder - 32

UK 8 | US 4 | EU 36

Bust - 81, Waist, - 77, Shoulder to shoulder - 35

UK 10 | US 6 | EU 38

Bust - 86, Waist, - 82, Shoulder to shoulder - 37

UK 12 | US 8 | EU 40

Bust - 91, Waist, - 87, Shoulder to shoulder - 39

UK 14 | US 10 | EU 42

Bust - 96, Waist, - 92, Shoulder to shoulder - 42

UK 16 | US 12 | EU 44

Bust - 101, Waist, - 97, Shoulder to shoulder - 44

UK 18 | US 14 | EU 46

Bust - 106, Waist, - 102, Shoulder to shoulder - 47

UK 20 | US 16 | EU 48

Bust - 111, Waist, - 107, Shoulder to shoulder - 49

UK 22 | US 18 | EU 50

Bust - 116, Waist, - 112, Shoulder to shoulder - 51

UK 24 | US 20 | EU 52

Bust - 121, Waist, - 117, Shoulder to shoulder - 54

UK 26 | US 22 | EU 54

Bust - 126, Waist, - 122, Shoulder to shoulder - 56

UK 28 | US 24 | EU 56

Bust - 131, Waist, - 127, Shoulder to shoulder - 59

Construction techniques: Simple stretch stitch seams and a small amount of topstitching

Suitable fabrics: The Boatneck Top is a fitted jersey pattern which means it needs to be paired with a stretchy fabric. You can use a jersey with an elastane blend or a fabric knitted with plenty of stretch. For a wearable wardrobe basic we recommend using a lovely lightweight jersey in a fibre of your choice.

Fabric requirements: Our lay-plans are always done on a single layer of fabric to reduce wastage.

Self Fabric width 150cm | Sizes 4 - 12 = 100cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 120cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 125cm

Self Fabric width 110cm | Sizes 4 - 12 = 120cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 125cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 150cm

Materials list: Self Fabric (see above), 1 x spool of thread or 4 spools if you're using an overlocker

Pages to print: Instructions - 8, A4/US Letter - 30, A0 - 2

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How to print your pattern:

You have two options for printing out your pattern.

1. You can get it printed in A0 at a printing shop or sewing pattern company. Search for "sewing pattern printing company" to find a company that does this in your region.

2. Or you can print it yourself on a home printer in A4 or US Letter format and then tile the pages together using tape.

Using PDF layers:

All of our patterns come with PDF layers so you can select the sizes you want to view and print. To do this you’ll need a PDF viewer such as Adobe Acrobat Reader (this is free to download).

More details on printing, using PDF layers and general preparation tips can be found on the ‘Using Our Patterns’ document (download for free here). This document comes with all of our patterns.

Women's Body Measurements

Bust / Waist / Hip (based on standard UK measurements) - Measurements in cms

Size 4 - 75 / 59 / 83

Size 6 - 78 / 62 / 86

Size 8 - 81 / 65 / 89

Size 10 - 86 / 70 / 94

Size 12 - 91 / 75 / 99

Size 14 - 96 / 80 / 104

Size 16 - 101 / 85 / 109

Size 18 - 106 / 90 / 114

Size 20 - 111 / 95 / 119

Size 22 - 116 / 100 / 124

Size 24 - 121 / 105 / 129

Size 26 - 126 / 110 / 134

Size 28 - 131 / 115 / 139

Men's Body Measurements

Chest / Hip - Measurements in inches & cms

XS2 - 32/81, 24/61

XS1 - 34/86, 26/66

XS - 36/91, 30/76

S - 38/96, 32/81

M - 40/101, 32/81

L - 42/106, 34/86

XL - 44/111, 36/91

XL1 - 46/116, 38/96

XL2 - 48/121.5, 40/101

XL3 - 50/127, 42/106

This was my first return to dressmaking after 20 years. I had been looking at Hetty's patterns for some time as I love the classic lines and design. I ordered this pattern as soon as it dropped because shirt tops don't really suit me and
I much prefer the shape of the boatneck top. I have never stitched with stretch material before and have a Janome Sewist machine and was reassured by the fact that an overlocker was not a prerequisite of doing the pattern. I used a stash mixed fibre stretch fabric from John Lewis to try the pattern out.
I started by going through all the 'getting started videos' which I found incredibly helpful and apart from learning tips I had never been told it gave me confidence to try the top. The instructions were very detailed and clear and it came together without any problems. I used a stretch straight stitch and finished the seams with a zig zag stitch as instructed and am delighted with the finished product which is a perfect fit. The boatneck sits beautifully and the stitch detail makes it look very professional. I am thrilled and have already bought some cotton jersey to do another top. I have found the blogs really useful in seeing how hacks can modify each pattern to suit preferences and I have my eye on the worker trouser as a next pattern.

lovely top worth making in multiples!

I love this top - it was exactly what I was hoping to find in my pattern search, which brought me to this great pattern company! The neckline is unique but also drafted perfectly; it sits so beautifully at the neckline. The instructions are very clear and straightforward. You can tell there is both love and expertise in the drafting of these patterns and instructions.
Hetty was very quick to respond to an inquiry I had as well, which is very much appreciated. I will make this top in multiples, and look so forward to sewing her other patterns!

Great top!

Great shape, and the neck sits beautifully. Made in a lightweight Liberty jersey. So easy to put together with such good instructions Love Modern Sewing patterns 😁! Professional and such classic shapes. But easy to sew at same time.

Boatneck Top | PDF Pattern

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