{"product_id":"bardot-foldover-knit-top-dress-sewing-pattern","title":"Bardot Fold-Over Knit Top \u0026 Dress PDF Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sewlore-pattern-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared after purchase. Digital delivery within 1 business day.\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep folded drape frames both shoulders in this planned Bardot knit design. Long fitted sleeves and a smooth torso balance the layered neckline. The ink-blue dress and copper-brown top show two lengths within one pattern family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne folded neckline, two planned lengths\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide fold-over drape circling both shoulders and upper arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymmetrical shoulder-baring upper edge with horizontal soft folds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong narrow sleeves with simple wrist hems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth fitted torso without a waist join or side gathering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong dress opening gradually into a softly flared plain hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHip-length top with a clean, nearly straight hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovered rear torso with a simple center-back seam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe planned order includes the top and dress lengths together. The upper construction stays consistent; the dress extends the body into a longer flare. The folded collar continues across the back, keeping the design coherent from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFabric and fitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn opaque, fluid jersey with reliable recovery is the starting point. Test the fabric in a folded sample: an overly thick knit may produce bulky shoulder layers, while a very soft cloth may lose the intended shape. The draft will establish required stretch, ease and neckline stabilization. Woven fabric is not interchangeable with this knit construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevelopment will focus on how the collar passes around the upper arms, where the sleeve joins sit and how the garment returns to position after reaching. A fitting sample should check shoulder coverage, upper-arm movement, seated comfort and the long hem's walking clearance. Flexible seam finishes must suit both the chosen knit and the weight of the dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a different stretch silhouette, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/side-ruched-off-shoulder-knit-dress-sewing-pattern\"\u003eside-ruched asymmetric knit dress\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/off-shoulder-blouse-sewing-pattern\"\u003eoff-shoulder woven blouse\u003c\/a\u003e has a loose body and elastic upper edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour digital order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour $25 USD order covers preparation of an English PDF sewing pattern and sewing guide for the design described here. Drafting begins after purchase. This design has not yet been drafted, sewn or fit-tested. Final sizing, finished measurements, material quantities, print formats, layouts and PDF page counts will be confirmed during preparation. Please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact Sewlore before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e to check measurement suitability. Custom fitting is not included; make a complete fitting sample before cutting final fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will email your download link within 1 business day of payment, Monday to Friday, by the end of the next business day in Istanbul time (UTC+3). Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pattern-preparation-delivery\"\u003epattern preparation and delivery details\u003c\/a\u003e. Files are not available for instant download. No finished garment, fabric or printed paper pattern is shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages are AI-generated design previews, not photographs of sewn or fit-tested garments. Alternative colors illustrate the same design family and do not require a separate pattern purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/knit-sewing-patterns\"\u003eknit sewing patterns\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tops-sewing-patterns\"\u003etop patterns\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/maxi-dress-sewing-patterns\"\u003emaxi dress patterns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sewlore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50532280598614,"sku":"SEW-MB10-BARDOT-FOLDOVER-PREP","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/9248\/0342\/files\/bardot-dress-front.png?v=1790345240","url":"https:\/\/sewlore.com\/products\/bardot-foldover-knit-top-dress-sewing-pattern","provider":"Sewlore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}