R 36.00
Vera is a top pattern designed for knit fabrics that has a fun, full sleeve and an elegantly subtle V-neck. This take on a bishop sleeve features two different cuff options. Or, you can leave the cuff off for a simple flared sleeve! The V-neck and the gathering create extra interest and make Vera a little more challenging than a basic tee pattern.
The Vera top is fitted at the bust, while mild shaping at the side seams creates a relaxed fit through the waist. The hemline is a mild high-low shape.
Try it cool and summery with a viscose knit and no cuff, or consider making the long cuff in a warm merino. If you want a different look and slightly easier sew, there is a paid scoop neck expansion available, which extends your options, and is compatible with both the Vera knit top and the Iris tee.
What you get:
This product is a digital download and includes printable PDFs of the pattern in both A0 (for large format printing at copy shops), and A4/US Letter size (for printing at home).
Included with the pattern is a fully illustrated instruction booklet with step by step directions to achieving sewing success.
Special features:
- Your PDF files are layered! You can choose to print only the sizes you need.
- Yes, there is a projector file included with this pattern as well!
- Vera offers a comfy knit take on a traditional bishop sleeve. You'll be surprised how quickly it comes together!
- Learn how to sew gathers, a V-neck neck band, and fitted knit cuffs, with step-by-step instructions and diagrams.
- This is a good pattern for confident beginners to intermediate sewers. If you want to tailor it to a lower skill level, choose the flared sleeve and consider trying the scoop neck expansion.
Find all the extra inspiration and info on sewing this pattern at our Vera page.
Check out customer makes on Instagram here.
Fabric
Light to medium-weight knit fabrics with at least 10% horizontal stretch. Both two-way stretch and four-way stretch fabrics are suitable. Suggested fabrics include cotton jersey, viscose jersey, merino jersey, light to medium-weight double knits, and sweater knits.
Interfacing
A small amount of lightweight fusible interfacing. You may use pre-made fusible tape, or cut your own (1cm/3/8” wide).
Notions
Thread.
Fabric requirements
See image slideshow for the fabric requirements charts.
Vera is suitable for intermediate sewers, but confident beginners can sew this pattern too. The V-neck is the most difficult part, so for an easier sewing experience, you may want to try the scoop neck expansion.
Available in sizes 28 - 56. See image slideshow for the sizing charts.
Our model wears a size 34. The skirt worn with Vera is the Ella skirt.
Forget-me-not patterns are designed for a height of 5’6” (168cm).
See our sizing page for our sizing charts and additional information.
Forget-me-not patterns are designed around an averagely curvy figure with a B-cup bust and a height of 5’6” (168cm).
If your body type differs from our measurements, do not worry! Depending on where the pattern is fitted, you may not need to worry about variations in figure. If needed, you are also able to grade between sizes to customise the fit to yourself. If in doubt, you should generally choose the size up from the size the chart indicates to ensure enough room in your garment. You'll find guidance in each individual pattern booklet as well.
We are working on expanding our sizing, which means all our new patterns go up to size 56, but some of our older patterns only go up to size 48 or 52.
Many of our patterns offer cup sizing in small, medium and full, but not all. Check the sizing section of each product page to see the size range and fit options offered.