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The Friday Bateau is a classic bateau top that is sure to become an elegant and well worn essential in your handmade wardrobe. It is a knit top that can be made with long or short sleeves. It is designed to be a relaxed fit top - not loose but not tight. It will pair well with pretty much any Friday Pattern.
This is a free/pay what you can pattern. Simply select the price you want to pay and add the pattern to your cart! You will check out as usual and the pattern will be emailed to you. If you choose to pay for this pattern you are supporting our ability to bring high quality and accessible patterns to the sewing community.
Details
Purchase includes sizes XS/0 - 7X/32 (32”/81cm -60”/152cm chest).
PDF pattern includes: instructions, A0 copy shop file, print at home pattern sized for A4 and letter, and projector files.
Designed for knit fabrics with at least 50% cross grain stretch.
Pattern includes options for short or long sleeved top.
Get inspired and share your make using #FridayBateauTop on social media.
Fabric Recommendations
The Friday Bateau is designed for knits with at least 50% cross grain stretch. This means that your fabric needs to be able to stretch on the crosswise grain.
Notions
Stretch or jersey sewing machine needle
Matching thread
Model Fit Notes
The model in the striped version is wearing a size small. The fabric is a rayon/poly blend sweater knit.
The model in the brown floral version is wearing a size XXL. The fabric is a cotton knit.
We design our patterns to be versatile and fun to sew, the kind of patterns you want to make again and again.
Thoroughly tested
Our patterns go through a rigorous testing process. We have a talented team of real home sewists who contribute feedback on fit, ease of instruction, and cuteness.
Made for good
We donate 5% of all proceeds to a rotating collection of the top-ranked charities in the world.
