Description
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)
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) |
WOMENS SIZE CHARTS
Please use the body measurements size charts below to determine your best size.
All Style Arc patterns are in Australian sizes.
Style Arc patterns are drafted for a B bust cup size and a height of 167cm (5'6").
SIZE CHART - CM
| SIZE | A. SHOULDER BREADTH (CM) | B. UPPER ARM GIRTH (CM) | C. BUST (CM) | D. WAIST (CM) | E. HIP (CM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 34.4 | 26.4 | 77 | 60 | 83 |
| 6 | 35.6 | 27.6 | 82 | 65 | 88 |
| 8 | 36.8 | 28.8 | 87 | 70 | 93 |
| 10 | 38 | 30 | 92 | 75 | 98 |
| 12 | 39.2 | 31.2 | 97 | 80 | 103 |
| 14 | 40.4 | 32.4 | 102 | 85 | 108 |
| 16 | 41.6 | 33.6 | 107 | 90 | 113 |
| 18 | 42.8 | 34.8 | 112 | 95 | 118 |
| 20 | 44 | 36 | 118 | 100 | 124 |
| 22 | 45.2 | 37.2 | 124 | 106 | 130 |
| 24 | 46.4 | 38.4 | 130 | 112 | 136 |
| 26 | 47.6 | 39.6 | 136 | 118 | 142 |
| 28 | 48.8 | 40.8 | 142 | 124 | 148 |
| 30 | 50 | 42 | 148 | 130 | 154 |
| 32 | 51.2 | 43.8 | 156.0 | 139.0 | 162.0 |
| 34 | 52.4 | 45.6 | 164.0 | 147.0 | 170.0 |
| 36 | 53.6 | 47.4 | 172.0 | 155.0 | 178.0 |
SIZE CHART - INCHES
| SIZE | A. SHOULDER BREADTH (INCHES) | B. UPPER ARM GIRTH (INCHES) | C. BUST (INCHES) | D. WAIST (INCHES) | E. HIP (INCHES) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 13 1⁄2 | 10 | 30 3⁄8 | 23 5⁄8 | 32 5⁄8 |
| 6 | 14 | 10 5⁄8 | 32 1⁄4 | 25 5⁄8 | 34 5⁄8 |
| 8 | 14 1⁄2 | 11 1⁄4 | 34 1⁄4 | 27 1⁄2 | 36 5⁄8 |
| 10 | 15 | 11 3⁄4 | 36 1⁄4 | 29 1⁄2 | 38 5⁄8 |
| 12 | 15 3⁄8 | 12 3⁄8 | 38 1⁄4 | 31 1⁄2 | 40 1⁄2 |
| 14 | 15 7⁄8 | 13 | 40 1⁄8 | 33 1⁄2 | 42 1⁄2 |
| 16 | 16 3⁄8 | 13 5⁄8 | 42 1⁄8 | 35 3⁄8 | 44 1⁄2 |
| 18 | 16 7⁄8 | 14 1⁄8 | 44 1⁄8 | 37 3⁄8 | 46 1⁄2 |
| 20 | 17 3⁄8 | 15 | 46 1⁄2 | 39 3⁄4 | 48 7⁄8 |
| 22 | 17 3⁄4 | 15 3⁄4 | 48 7⁄8 | 42 1⁄8 | 51 1⁄8 |
| 24 | 18 1⁄4 | 16 1⁄2 | 51 1⁄8 | 44 1⁄2 | 53 1⁄2 |
| 26 | 18 3⁄4 | 17 3⁄8 | 53 1⁄2 | 46 7⁄8 | 55 7⁄8 |
| 28 | 19 1⁄4 | 18 1⁄8 | 55 7⁄8 | 49 1⁄4 | 58 1⁄4 |
| 30 | 19 5⁄8 | 18 7⁄8 | 58 1⁄4 | 51 5⁄8 | 60 5⁄8 |
| 32 | 20 1⁄8 | 20 1⁄8 | 61 3⁄8 | 54 3⁄4 | 63 3⁄4 |
| 34 | 20 5⁄8 | 21 1⁄4 | 64 5⁄8 | 57 7⁄8 | 66 7⁄8 |
| 36 | 21 1⁄8 | 22 1⁄2 | 67 3⁄4 | 61 | 70 1⁄8 |
SIZE CONVERSION TABLE
| ALPHA SIZING | AUSTRALIA | UK | US | FRANCE | ITALY | JAPAN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 6 | 6 | 2 | 34 | 38 | 5 |
| XS | 8 | 8 | 4 | 36 | 40 | 7 |
| S | 10 | 10 | 6 | 38 | 42 | 9 |
| M | 12 | 12 | 8 | 40 | 44 | 11 |
| L | 14 | 14 | 10 | 42 | 46 | 13 |
| XL | 16 | 16 | 12 | 44 | 48 | 15 |
| XXL | 18 | 18 | 14 | 46 | 50 | 17 |
| 3XL | 20 | 20 | 16 | 48 | 52 | 19 |
| 4XL | 22 | 22 | 18 | 50 | 54 | 21 |
| 5XL | 24 | 24 | 20 | 52 | 56 | 23 |
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT SIZE I AM?
Choosing your pattern size is the most important step and we will help you determine this with these easy to follow steps.
- When taking your measurements ensure that you take them against your skin and not over clothing. One can wear a comfortable bra and knickers whilst measuring, as this will provide you with the most accurate measurements.
- Tape measure has to sit firmly around the points you are measuring. But be careful not to pull it too tight, as this will give you the incorrect size.
- When measuring circumferences (B, C, D, E) it is important to note that the tape measure must remain parallel to the floor. It is sometimes best to take the measurements in front of a mirror; this will help you see the angle of the tape measure.
- You will only require the basic body measurements to determine your pattern size which is indicated on our mannequin below:

A. Shoulder Breadth
Place the tape at the edge of the shoulder. Measure along the top of the shoulder blade/across the highest point of the shoulders to the other edge, following the natural slope and allow an extra finger for ease of any movement.
B. Upper Arm Girth
This point is taken as a circumference at your widest point of your upper arm.
C. Bust
This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the fullest part of your chest.
D. Waist
This point is taken as a circumference and taken at the smallest part of your waist.
E. Hip
This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the widest part of your hips.