




Kanerva button-back tee
Sizes: EUR 32-56 | US 0-24 | UK 4-28 | Size chart
Kanerva is an easy everyday garment, but with interesting details. Long sleeves, cropped hem, and a button closure at the back make this simple knit blouse sewing pattern neat and stylish. The darts at the bust and waist also help in creating a contoured and tailored look. The boat neckline is finished with a facing.
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Details
PATTERN PROPERTIES
- Patterns and instructions are in English
- All seam allowances are included
- Illustrated sewing instructions
- Non-overlapping pattern layout
PDF PATTERN
- Print-at-home PDF: 20 home printer pages
- Copy-shop PDF: One A0 sheet
- Projector pattern
- PDF instructions
- Print preview
Pattern type: Post-2020
All PDF patterns are layered
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POD (PRINT-ON-DEMAND) PATTERN
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PRINTED PATTERN
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Details
PATTERN PROPERTIES
- Patterns and instructions are in English
- All seam allowances are included
- Illustrated sewing instructions
- Non-overlapping pattern layout
PDF PATTERN
- Print-at-home PDF: 20 home printer pages
- Copy-shop PDF: One A0 sheet
- Projector pattern
- PDF instructions
- Print preview
Pattern type: Post-2020
All PDF patterns are layered
Delivered by email
POD (PRINT-ON-DEMAND) PATTERN
Includes the entire PDF pattern, plus a printed copy-shop pattern. Delivered by email and mail.
PRINTED PATTERN
Not available for this pattern.
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Fabric recommendations
Choose a medium-weight knit fabric with a stretch percentage of 30 to 50%. For example ponte, French terry or a light sweatshirting. Remember to choose an interfacing with approximately the same amount of stretch.
Materials
- Fusible knit interfacing, 55 cm (1/2 yd)
- Sizes 32–46: small buttons, 6 pcs
- Sizes 48–56: small buttons, 7 pcs
Fabric requirements
Size EUR/US/UK | Unit | 32/0/4 | 34/2/6 | 36/4/8 | 38/6/10 | 40/8/12 | 42/10/14 | 44/12/16 | 46/14/18 | 48/16/20 | 50/18/22 | 52/20/24 | 54/22/26 | 56/24/28 |
Fabric width 150 cm | cm | 75 | 85 | 90 | 95 | 95 | 100 | 105 | 110 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 125 | 135 |
Fabric width 115 cm | cm | 115 | 115 | 115 | 115 | 115 | 120 | 120 | 125 | 160 | 175 | 180 | 185 | 190 |
Fabric width 60" | yd | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 |
Fabric width 45" | yd | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 | 2 1/8 |
Finished measurements
Size EUR/US/UK | Unit | 32/0/4 | 34/2/6 | 36/4/8 | 38/6/10 | 40/8/12 | 42/10/14 | 44/12/16 | 46/14/18 | 48/16/20 | 50/18/22 | 52/20/24 | 54/22/26 | 56/24/28 |
Bust | cm | 80.5 | 84.5 | 88.5 | 92.5 | 96.5 | 100.5 | 104.5 | 108.5 | 114.5 | 120.5 | 126.5 | 132.5 | 138.5 |
inch | 31 3/4 | 33 1/4 | 34 7/8 | 36 3/8 | 38 | 39 5/8 | 41 1/8 | 42 3/4 | 45 1/8 | 47 1/2 | 49 3/4 | 52 1/8 | 54 1/2 | |
Waist | cm | 69 | 73 | 77 | 81 | 85 | 89 | 93 | 97 | 105 | 111.5 | 118 | 124.5 | 131 |
inch | 27 1/8 | 28 3/4 | 30 3/8 | 31 7/8 | 33 1/2 | 35 | 36 5/8 | 38 1/4 | 41 3/8 | 43 7/8 | 46 1/2 | 49 | 51 5/8 | |
Length (CB neck to hem) | cm | 42 | 42 | 42.5 | 42.5 | 42.5 | 43 | 43 | 43.5 | 44.5 | 45.5 | 47 | 48.5 | 49.5 |
inch | 16 1/2 | 16 1/2 | 16 3/4 | 16 3/4 | 16 3/4 | 16 7/8 | 16 7/8 | 17 1/8 | 17 1/2 | 17 7/8 | 18 1/2 | 19 1/8 | 19 1/2 | |
Sleeve length | cm | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55.5 | 55.5 | 56 | 56 | 56.5 | 57 | 57 | 57.5 | 58 |
inch | 21 5/8 | 21 5/8 | 21 5/8 | 21 5/8 | 21 7/8 | 21 7/8 | 22 | 22 | 22 1/4 | 22 1/2 | 22 1/2 | 22 5/8 | 22 7/8 |