Whip up this top in an afternoon.
Fill your wardrobe with quick and easy Nora tops. This modern style sweater or t-shirt has a boxy, oversized shape with drop shoulders and wide sleeves. Incredibly versatile, make it in a variety of fabrics – from jersey to sweater knits – to see you through the year in style. Choose from slouchy high neck or narrow neckband; short, elbow-length or extra-long sleeves; with longline hem or cropped and stepped down hem with side splits. Once you make one, you’ll be hooked.
Sewing Level:
For confident beginners.
Fabric Suggestions:
Light- to medium-weight knit fabric with at least 10% crosswise stretch, such as jersey, interlock, ponte, sweater knits or stretch velvet. TIP: Buy a bit extra and pre-wash it to allow for shrinkage before cutting.
Supplies Required:
Fabric – SHORT SLEEVE ROUND NECK VERSION – 1.1m x 150cm/60″ OR 1.9m x 115cm/45″
ELBOW-LENGTH SLEEVE ROUND NECK VERSION – 1.3m x 150cm/60″ OR 2m x 115cm/45″
LONG SLEEVE HIGH NECK VERSION – 1.5m x 150cm/60″ OR 2.5m x 115cm/45″
Optional: 0.3m ribbing for narrow neckband (or use same fabric as above)
Matching thread
0.3m of 6-9mm satin ribbon, stay tape, clear elastic or strips of knit interfacing
Ballpoint needle for your sewing machine
Sewing machine and basic tools (a rotary cutter and mat are useful)
Optional: Overlocker (serger)
