The Gilmore Knit Tops sewing pattern features a versatile, double-layered design with multiple top options—including a halter, bandeau, square-neck, and one-shoulder style.
- Double layered
- Halter Top
- Bandeau top
- Square Neck top
- One Shoulder top
- Optional elastic
- Suitable for overlocker/serger or zig zag stitch
- Shorten/lengthen lines
Fabric Suggestions
Any jersey knit with good stretch e.g. Spandex, bamboo elastane, cotton elastane
Trims
Elastic (optional), 6mm (1/4"), refer to measurement chart for cut length
Garment Measurements & Fabric Estimate
Finished Pattern Measurements (cm)
| sizes |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
| Bust circumference |
61.0 |
66.0 |
71.0 |
76.0 |
81.0 |
86.0 |
91.0 |
96.0 |
102.0 |
108.0 |
114.0 |
120.0 |
126.0 |
132.0 |
| Hem circumference - Halter/Bandeau |
63.0 |
68.0 |
73.0 |
78.0 |
83.0 |
88.0 |
93.0 |
98.0 |
105.0 |
112.0 |
119.0 |
126.0 |
133.0 |
140.0 |
| Hem circumference - Square Neck/One Shoulder |
65.0 |
70.0 |
75.0 |
80.0 |
85.0 |
90.0 |
95.0 |
100.0 |
107.0 |
114.0 |
121.0 |
128.0 |
135.0 |
142.0 |
| CB length - Halter/Bandeaux |
25.9 |
27.1 |
28.3 |
29.5 |
30.7 |
31.9 |
33.1 |
34.3 |
36.5 |
38.7 |
40.9 |
43.1 |
45.3 |
47.5 |
| CB length - Square Neck/One Shoulder |
34.4 |
35.6 |
36.8 |
38.0 |
39.2 |
40.4 |
41.6 |
42.8 |
44.4 |
46.0 |
47.6 |
49.2 |
50.8 |
52.4 |
| Cut elastic - Halter back (includes seam allowance) |
30.8 |
33.3 |
35.8 |
38.3 |
40.8 |
43.3 |
45.8 |
48.3 |
51.3 |
54.3 |
57.3 |
60.3 |
63.3 |
66.3 |
| Cut elastic - Bandeaux neckline (includes seam allowance) |
62.3 |
67.3 |
72.3 |
77.3 |
82.3 |
87.3 |
92.3 |
97.3 |
103.3 |
109.3 |
115.3 |
121.3 |
127.3 |
133.3 |
| Cut elastic - Square Neck total neckline (includes seam allowance) |
90.7 |
93.8 |
96.9 |
100.0 |
103.1 |
106.2 |
109.3 |
112.4 |
115.9 |
119.4 |
122.9 |
126.4 |
129.9 |
133.4 |
| Cut elastic - One Shoulder front neckline (includes seam allowance) |
71.1 |
74.9 |
78.7 |
82.5 |
86.3 |
90.1 |
93.9 |
97.7 |
102.2 |
106.7 |
111.2 |
115.7 |
120.2 |
124.7 |
Finished Pattern Measurements (inches)
| sizes |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
| Bust circumference |
24 |
26 |
28 |
29 7⁄8
|
31 7⁄8
|
33 7⁄8
|
35 7⁄8
|
37 3⁄4
|
40 1⁄8
|
42 1⁄2
|
44 7⁄8
|
47 1⁄4
|
49 5⁄8
|
52 |
| Hem circumference - Halter/Bandeaux |
24 3⁄4
|
26 3⁄4
|
28 3⁄4
|
30 3⁄4
|
32 5⁄8
|
34 5⁄8
|
36 5⁄8
|
38 5⁄8
|
41 3⁄8
|
44 1⁄8
|
46 7⁄8
|
49 5⁄8
|
52 3⁄8
|
55 1⁄8
|
| Hem circumference - Square Neck/One Shoulder |
25 5⁄8
|
27 1⁄2
|
29 1⁄2
|
31 1⁄2
|
33 1⁄2
|
35 3⁄8
|
37 3⁄8
|
39 3⁄8
|
42 1⁄8
|
44 7⁄8
|
47 5⁄8
|
50 3⁄8
|
53 1⁄8
|
55 7⁄8
|
| CB Length Halter/Bandeaux |
10 1⁄4
|
10 5⁄8
|
11 1⁄8
|
11 5⁄8
|
12 1⁄8
|
12 1⁄2
|
13 |
13 1⁄2
|
14 3⁄8
|
15 1⁄4
|
16 1⁄8
|
17 |
17 7⁄8
|
18 3⁄4
|
| CB length - Square Neck/One Shoulder |
13 1⁄2
|
14 |
14 1⁄2
|
15 |
15 3⁄8
|
15 7⁄8
|
16 3⁄8
|
16 7⁄8
|
17 1⁄2
|
18 1⁄8
|
18 3⁄4
|
19 3⁄8
|
20 |
20 5⁄8
|
| Cut elastic - Halter back (includes seam allowance) |
12 1⁄8
|
13 1⁄8
|
14 1⁄8
|
15 1⁄8
|
16 1⁄8
|
17 |
18 |
19 |
20 1⁄4
|
21 3⁄8
|
22 1⁄2
|
23 3⁄4
|
24 7⁄8
|
26 1⁄8
|
| Cut elastic - Bandeaux neckline (includes seam allowance) |
24 1⁄2
|
26 1⁄2
|
28 1⁄2
|
30 3⁄8
|
32 3⁄8
|
34 3⁄8
|
36 3⁄8
|
38 1⁄4
|
40 5⁄8
|
43 |
45 3⁄8
|
47 3⁄4
|
50 1⁄8
|
52 1⁄2
|
| Cut elastic - Square Neck total neckline (includes seam allowance) |
35 3⁄4
|
36 7⁄8
|
38 1⁄8
|
39 3⁄8
|
40 5⁄8
|
41 3⁄4
|
43 |
44 1⁄4
|
45 5⁄8
|
47 |
48 3⁄8
|
49 3⁄4
|
51 1⁄8
|
52 1⁄2
|
| Cut elastic - One Shoulder front neckline (includes seam allowance) |
28 |
29 1⁄2
|
31 |
32 1⁄2
|
34 |
35 1⁄2
|
37 |
38 1⁄2
|
40 1⁄4
|
42 |
43 3⁄4
|
45 1⁄2
|
47 3⁄8
|
49 1⁄8
|
Main Fabric Estimate for bandeau top
| sizes |
4-16 |
18-30 |
| Width 148 cm (58") |
0.90 m (1.00 yd) |
1.20 m (1.30 yd) |
Main Fabric Estimate for halter top
| sizes |
4-16 |
18-30 |
| Width 148 cm (58") |
1.10 m (1.20 yd) |
1.50 m (1.70 yd) |
Main Fabric Estimate one shoulder top
| sizes |
4-16 |
18-30 |
| Width 148 cm (58") |
1.10 m (1.20 yd) |
1.60 m (1.75 yd) |
Main Estimate for square neck top
| sizes |
4-16 |
18-30 |
| Width 148 cm (58") |
1.30 m (1.40 yd) |
1.60 m (1.75 yd) |
Please use the body measurements size charts below to determine your best size.
All Style Arc patterns are in Australian sizes.
