The Lumi Knit Top & Dress sewing pattern is a modern design with striking asymmetric details and effortless wearability. Featuring your choice of round, boat or V-neckline, this fitted knit dress has a subtle A-line shape, twisted detail at the left side and an optional godet for extra movement and volume. Choose from sleeveless or long sleeve options, with adjustable sleeve lengths, with a back neck split for a polished finish.
The top variation features a unique pointed hem detail below the twist, creating a contemporary silhouette perfect for everyday styling. Designed for knit fabrics, Lumi blends comfort with elevated design details, making it an ideal handmade wardrobe staple for day or evening wear.
Features
- Fitted dress with slight A-line skirt
- Neckline options: round, boat and V neck
- Twisted detail in the left side seam
- The top features a striking pointed hem detail below the twist
- Optional godet in left side seam (dress only)
- Back neck split with button closure option
- Sleeveless or long sleeves with cut line options for shorter lengths
- Sleeveless option is finished with inside binding at the neckline and armholes
- Long hemline
Fabric Suggestions
Any stable knit fabric with two-way stretch and good recovery such as cotton spandex, scuba, Ponte, interlock knit, rib knit
Trims
- Bias binding 3cm (1 1/8") wide for the neckline and sleeveless option. To make your own refer to our Binding – Continuous Binding Strip tutorial on stylearc.com
- 1 x button for optional back neck split – 19mm (30L)
Garment Measurements & Fabric Estimate
Finished Pattern Measurements (cm)
| sizes |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
| Shoulder width |
35.4 |
36.6 |
37.8 |
39.0 |
40.2 |
41.4 |
42.6 |
43.8 |
45.0 |
46.2 |
47.4 |
48.6 |
49.8 |
51.0 |
| Bust circumference at underarm |
77.0 |
82.0 |
87.0 |
92.0 |
97.0 |
102.0 |
107.0 |
112.0 |
118.0 |
124.0 |
130.0 |
136.0 |
142.0 |
148.0 |
| Waist circumference, 17cm from underarm |
60.0 |
65.0 |
70.0 |
75.0 |
80.0 |
85.0 |
90.0 |
95.0 |
101.0 |
107.0 |
113.0 |
119.0 |
125.0 |
131.0 |
| Hip circumference, 38cm from underarm |
83.0 |
88.0 |
93.0 |
98.0 |
103.0 |
108.0 |
113.0 |
118.0 |
124.0 |
130.0 |
136.0 |
142.0 |
148.0 |
154.0 |
| Hem circumference (no godet) |
167.0 |
172.0 |
177.0 |
182.0 |
187.0 |
192.0 |
197.0 |
202.0 |
204.5 |
207.0 |
209.5 |
212.0 |
214.5 |
217.0 |
| Centre back length - Dress |
116.2 |
116.8 |
117.4 |
118.0 |
118.6 |
119.2 |
119.8 |
120.4 |
121.0 |
121.6 |
122.2 |
122.8 |
123.4 |
124.0 |
| Centre back length - Top |
61.7 |
62.3 |
62.9 |
63.5 |
64.1 |
64.7 |
65.3 |
65.9 |
66.5 |
67.1 |
67.7 |
68.3 |
68.9 |
69.5 |
| Long sleeve length |
56.2 |
56.8 |
57.4 |
58.0 |
58.6 |
59.2 |
59.8 |
60.4 |
61.0 |
61.6 |
62.2 |
62.8 |
63.4 |
64.0 |
| Elbow sleeve length |
28.2 |
28.8 |
29.4 |
30.0 |
30.6 |
31.2 |
31.8 |
32.4 |
33.0 |
33.6 |
34.2 |
34.8 |
35.4 |
36.0 |
| Short sleeve length |
19.2 |
19.8 |
20.4 |
21.0 |
21.6 |
22.2 |
22.8 |
23.4 |
24.0 |
24.6 |
25.2 |
25.8 |
26.4 |
27.0 |
| Upperarm girth |
27.4 |
28.6 |
29.8 |
31.0 |
32.2 |
33.4 |
34.6 |
35.8 |
37.4 |
39.0 |
40.6 |
42.2 |
43.8 |
45.4 |
Finished Pattern Measurements (inches)
| sizes |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
| Shoulder width |
13 7⁄8
|
14 3⁄8
|
14 7⁄8
|
15 3⁄8
|
15 7⁄8
|
16 1⁄4
|
16 3⁄4
|
17 1⁄4
|
17 3⁄4
|
18 1⁄4
|
18 5⁄8
|
19 1⁄8
|
19 5⁄8
|
20 1⁄8
|
| Bust circumference at underarm |
30 3⁄8
|
32 1⁄4
|
34 1⁄4
|
36 1⁄4
|
38 1⁄4
|
40 1⁄8
|
42 1⁄8
|
44 1⁄8
|
46 1⁄2
|
48 7⁄8
|
51 1⁄8
|
53 1⁄2
|
55 7⁄8
|
58 1⁄4
|
| Waist circumference 6 1⁄2" from underarm |
23 5⁄8
|
25 5⁄8
|
27 1⁄2
|
29 1⁄2
|
31 1⁄2
|
33 1⁄2
|
35 3⁄8
|
37 3⁄8
|
39 3⁄4
|
42 1⁄8
|
44 1⁄2
|
46 7⁄8
|
49 1⁄4
|
51 5⁄8
|
| Hip circumference 15" from underarm |
32 5⁄8
|
34 5⁄8
|
36 5⁄8
|
38 5⁄8
|
40 1⁄2
|
42 1⁄2
|
44 1⁄2
|
46 1⁄2
|
48 7⁄8
|
51 1⁄8
|
53 1⁄2
|
55 7⁄8
|
58 1⁄4
|
60 5⁄8
|
| Hem circumference (no godet) |
65 3⁄4
|
67 3⁄4
|
69 5⁄8
|
71 5⁄8
|
73 5⁄8
|
75 5⁄8
|
77 1⁄2
|
79 1⁄2
|
80 1⁄2
|
81 1⁄2
|
82 1⁄2
|
83 1⁄2
|
84 1⁄2
|
85 3⁄8
|
| Centre back length - Dress |
45 3⁄4
|
46 |
46 1⁄4
|
46 1⁄2
|
46 3⁄4
|
46 7⁄8
|
47 1⁄8
|
47 3⁄8
|
47 5⁄8
|
47 7⁄8
|
48 1⁄8
|
48 3⁄8
|
48 5⁄8
|
48 7⁄8
|
| Centre back length - Top |
24 1⁄4
|
24 1⁄2
|
24 3⁄4
|
25 |
25 1⁄4
|
25 1⁄2
|
25 3⁄4
|
26 |
26 1⁄8
|
26 3⁄8
|
26 5⁄8
|
26 7⁄8
|
27 1⁄8
|
27 3⁄8
|
| Long sleeve length |
22 1⁄8
|
22 3⁄8
|
22 5⁄8
|
22 7⁄8
|
23 1⁄8
|
23 1⁄4
|
23 1⁄2
|
23 3⁄4
|
24 |
24 1⁄4
|
24 1⁄2
|
24 3⁄4
|
25 |
25 1⁄4
|
| Elbow sleeve length |
11 1⁄8
|
11 3⁄8
|
11 5⁄8
|
11 3⁄4
|
12 |
12 1⁄4
|
12 1⁄2
|
12 3⁄4
|
13 |
13 1⁄4
|
13 1⁄2
|
13 3⁄4
|
13 7⁄8
|
14 1⁄8
|
| Short sleeve length |
7 1⁄2
|
7 3⁄4
|
8 |
8 1⁄4
|
8 1⁄2
|
8 3⁄4
|
9 |
9 1⁄4
|
9 1⁄2
|
9 5⁄8
|
9 7⁄8
|
10 1⁄8
|
10 3⁄8
|
10 5⁄8
|
| Upperarm girth |
10 3⁄4
|
11 1⁄4
|
11 3⁄4
|
12 1⁄4
|
12 5⁄8
|
13 1⁄8
|
13 5⁄8
|
14 1⁄8
|
14 3⁄4
|
15 3⁄8
|
16 |
16 5⁄8
|
17 1⁄4
|
17 7⁄8
|
As every body is unique, we recommend sewing a toile to check the fit before cutting into your final garment fabric, especially when using a special fabric.
Main Fabric Estimate for long sleeve dress with godet
| sizes |
4-16 |
18-30 |
| Width 148 cm (58") |
2.60m (2.80 yd) |
3.20m (3.50 yd) |
Main Fabric Estimate for sleeveless dress with godet
| sizes |
4-16 |
18-30 |
| Width 148 cm (58") |
2.40 m (2.60 yd) |
2.90 m (3.20 yd) |
Main Fabric Estimate for long sleeve top
| sizes |
4-16 |
18-30 |
| Width 148 cm (58") |
1.50 m (1.70 yd) |
1.80 m (2.00 yd) |
Main Fabric Estimate for sleeveless top
| sizes |
4-16 |
18-30 |
| Width 148 cm (58") |
1.00 m (1.10 yd) |
1.70 m (1.90 yd) |
