RESPIR SLEEVELESS TOP
A fluid, comfortable, and neat racerback sleeveless top.
Designed for knit fabrics, it teaches you the basics of stress-free stretch sewing: assembly with a serger or sewing machine, clean neckline and armhole application, and your choice of finishes.
Level: motivated beginner.
Recommended fabric: cotton jersey (160 gsm minimum), or any medium-stretch knit.
Possible finishes:
– fabric bands,
– ribbing,
– or elastic lace.
Size: 34 to 50.
Style: optional two-tone sleeveless top, racerback, jersey, ribbing, or elastic lace finishes.
🧷 FABRIC, NOTIONS & YARDAGE
Recommended fabrics
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Cotton jersey (160 gsm minimum)
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Viscose jersey
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Modal or bamboo jersey
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Ribbing (finish option)
Avoid overly thin and curling jerseys if you are a beginner.
Required stretch
Minimum 10% widthwise.
Elasticity test included in the booklet.
Yardage (140 cm width)
100 cm is enough for all sizes.
Possible finishes
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Jersey bands (provided with the pattern)
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Ribbing
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Elastic lace (allow up to 2.5 m for neckline + armholes)
Other supplies
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Stretch or jersey needle
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Twin needle (for hem)
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Polyester thread or woolly nylon thread
🔧 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
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Sewing machine: sufficient
– stretch stitch (lightning stitch)
– zigzag
– twin needle for hem -
Serger: optional
Perfect for clean and quick assembly, but RESPIR can be sewn entirely with a sewing machine.
🧷 WHAT THE FILE CONTAINS
PDF pattern A4 for assembly and A0 for copyshop printing
🖨️ Print at Actual Size (100%).
Step-by-step instruction booklet (A5 format)
🖨️ Print double-sided, flip on short edge option to create a booklet.
Detailed measurement chart
Based on bust circumference (key measurement for the pattern).
Zero ease: fitted cut compensated by fabric elasticity.
Cutting layout and fabric recommendations
Pattern piece placement, finishing bands, two-tone instructions.
Seam allowances included (0.7 cm)
🎥 FREE VIDEO TUTORIAL
A complete tutorial awaits you on YouTube:
All steps, explained in real-time: cutting, assembly, finishes, twin needle topstitching…
🪡 WHY THIS PATTERN
RESPIR is the ideal project to learn how to master knit fabrics without hassle.
It’s a simple, versatile basic to wear, adapt, and customize (two-tone, lace, contrasts…).
Truly progress and get a wearable garment, not just an “exercise.”
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