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Every wardrobe needs a cowl neck top, and now yours can have one that fits your bust: meet the Amesbury Top!

This knit top sewing pattern gives you plenty of options to design your ideal cowl top, with two lengths, long sleeves (with standard and full bicep options) or a sleeveless version with facings. And of course, it has Cashmerette's bust-friendly design with C-H cup sizes so your cowl stays where it's supposed to be.

Throw it on with some jeans or wear it under a blazer, and the Amesbury will earn its place in your rotation all year round. Mix and match with the Wellfleet T-Shirt for even more options!

Pattern Details

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Overview

Sewing level	Beginner
Sizing	0-32
Cup sizes	C-H
Sleeve fit options	Standard, full bicep (sizes 12-32)
Fabric type	Knit
Pattern hashtag	#AmesburyTop

PDF Info

Delivery method	Instant download ZIP file
Layers available	Yes
Number of pages: print at home file (A4/letter)	Sizes 0-16: 29-31 Sizes 12-32: 41-53
Number of pages: copyshop file (A0)	Sizes 0-16: 4 Sizes 12-32: 5
PDF pattern help	How to use PDF sewing patterns

Pattern Options

Length	Shorter, longer
Sleeves	Long sleeves, sleeveless

Fabric & Supplies

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Sizing

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Models & Styling Details

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Model: Julie

	High bust	Full bust	Waist	Hip	Height
Measurement	38" / 97 cm	41" / 104 cm	37" / 94 cm	45.5" / 116 cm	5' 5" / 165 cm
Size	12 E/F		16	16

Make This Look

An older woman with short auburn hair and glasses is posing in a studio setting, wearing a teal cowl-neck long-sleeve top and a long black pleated skirt with a dark gray floral pattern. She is standing next to a white chair against a beige wall with sculptural recesses. This is the Amesbury Cowl Top sewing pattern from Cashmerette.

Make This Look

View	Shorter length with long sleeves
Fabric	Cotton jersey

Model: Michelle

	High bust	Full bust	Waist	Hip	Height
Measurement	48" / 122 cm	52" / 132 cm	46" / 117 cm	55" / 140 cm	5' 6"
Size	22 G/H		26	26

Make This Look

Woman posing with a pink cowl neck top and matching pink pants in front of a cream colored background. This is the Amesbury Cowl Top sewing pattern from Cashmerette.

Make This Look

View	Longer length, sleeveless
Fabric	Lightweight ponte

Woman in striped shirt and red pants standing in a room with wooden shelves and books. These pants are the Ardley Elastic Waist Pants sewing pattern from "Sewing the Curve" by Jenny Rushmore.

Book Pattern

Ardley Elastic Waist Pants

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Interchangeable With

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Why it’s special:

Sleeve & sleeveless options

Standard & full bicep sleeve options

Multiple lengths

Quick sew

Perfect for beginners

Faced neckline

More like this: Knits / Tops / Beginner-friendly

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Amesbury Cowl Neck Top

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Knit cowl-neck top sewing pattern with sleeveless and sleeved options. Choose from two lengths, and mix and match with the Wellfleet for even more options.

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Why it’s special:

Sleeve & sleeveless options

Standard & full bicep sleeve options

Multiple lengths

Quick sew

Perfect for beginners

Faced neckline

More like this: Knits / Tops / Beginner-friendly

Pattern Description

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Every wardrobe needs a cowl neck top, and now yours can have one that fits your bust: meet the Amesbury Top!

This knit top sewing pattern gives you plenty of options to design your ideal cowl top, with two lengths, long sleeves (with standard and full bicep options) or a sleeveless version with facings. And of course, it has Cashmerette's bust-friendly design with C-H cup sizes so your cowl stays where it's supposed to be.

Throw it on with some jeans or wear it under a blazer, and the Amesbury will earn its place in your rotation all year round. Mix and match with the Wellfleet T-Shirt for even more options!

Pattern Details

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Overview

Sewing level	Beginner
Sizing	0-32
Cup sizes	C-H
Sleeve fit options	Standard, full bicep (sizes 12-32)
Fabric type	Knit
Pattern hashtag	#AmesburyTop

PDF Info

Delivery method	Instant download ZIP file
Layers available	Yes
Number of pages: print at home file (A4/letter)	Sizes 0-16: 29-31 Sizes 12-32: 41-53
Number of pages: copyshop file (A0)	Sizes 0-16: 4 Sizes 12-32: 5
PDF pattern help	How to use PDF sewing patterns

Pattern Options

Length	Shorter, longer
Sleeves	Long sleeves, sleeveless

Fabric & Supplies

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Sizing

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Models & Styling Details

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Model: Julie

	High bust	Full bust	Waist	Hip	Height
Measurement	38" / 97 cm	41" / 104 cm	37" / 94 cm	45.5" / 116 cm	5' 5" / 165 cm
Size	12 E/F		16	16

Make This Look

An older woman with short auburn hair and glasses is posing in a studio setting, wearing a teal cowl-neck long-sleeve top and a long black pleated skirt with a dark gray floral pattern. She is standing next to a white chair against a beige wall with sculptural recesses. This is the Amesbury Cowl Top sewing pattern from Cashmerette.

Make This Look

View	Shorter length with long sleeves
Fabric	Cotton jersey

Model: Michelle

	High bust	Full bust	Waist	Hip	Height
Measurement	48" / 122 cm	52" / 132 cm	46" / 117 cm	55" / 140 cm	5' 6"
Size	22 G/H		26	26

Make This Look

Woman posing with a pink cowl neck top and matching pink pants in front of a cream colored background. This is the Amesbury Cowl Top sewing pattern from Cashmerette.

Make This Look

View	Longer length, sleeveless
Fabric	Lightweight ponte

Woman in striped shirt and red pants standing in a room with wooden shelves and books. These pants are the Ardley Elastic Waist Pants sewing pattern from "Sewing the Curve" by Jenny Rushmore.

Book Pattern

Ardley Elastic Waist Pants

Included in Book

Sewalong

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Interchangeable With

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Why it’s special:

Sleeve & sleeveless options

Standard & full bicep sleeve options

Multiple lengths

Quick sew

Perfect for beginners

Faced neckline

More like this: Knits / Tops / Beginner-friendly

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Sizes:

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Jump to: Body Measurements Finished Garment Measurements Fabric Requirements

Body Measurements (in)

	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
High Bust	30	31	32	33	34	35 1/2	37	39	41
Full Bust, C/D Cup	33	34	35	36	37	38 1/2	40	42	44
Full Bust, E/F Cup	34	35	36	37	38	39 1/2	41	43	45
Full Bust, G/H Cup	35	36	37	38	39	40 1/2	42	44	46
Waist	25	26	27	28	29	30 1/2	32	34	36
Hip	35	36	37	38	39	40 1/2	42	44	46
Bicep	9 7/8	10 1/4	10 5/8	11	11 3/8	11 7/8	12 3/8	13 1/4	14 1/8

Finished Garment Measurements (in)

	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
Full Bust, Sleeved, C/D cup	33 1/4	34 1/4	35 1/4	36 1/4	37 1/4	38 3/4	40 1/4	42 1/4	44 1/4
Full Bust, Sleeved, E/F cup	34	35	36	37	38	39 1/2	41	43	45
Full Bust, Sleeved, G/H cup	35	36	37	38	39	40 1/2	42	44	46
Full Bust, Sleeveless, C/D cup	32 5/8	33 5/8	34 5/8	35 5/8	36 5/8	38 1/8	39 5/8	41 5/8	43 5/8
Full Bust, Sleeveless, E/F cup	33 1/2	34 1/2	35 1/2	36 1/2	37 1/2	39	40 1/2	42 1/2	44 1/2
Full Bust, Sleeveless, G/H cup	34 1/2	35 1/2	36 1/2	37 1/2	38 1/2	40	41 1/2	43 1/2	45 1/2
Waist	30 1/8	31 1/8	32 1/8	33 1/8	34 1/8	35 5/8	37 1/8	39 1/8	41 1/8
Hip	35 5/8	36 5/8	37 5/8	38 5/8	39 5/8	41 1/8	42 5/8	44 5/8	46 5/8
Bicep	10 3/4	11	11 1/2	11 7/8	12 1/4	12 7/8	13 3/8	14 1/4	15
Back Length, Shorter	16 3/4	17 1/8	17 3/8	17 5/8	18	18 1/4	18 1/2	18 5/8	19
Back Length, Longer	19 3/4	20 1/8	20 3/8	20 5/8	21	21 1/4	21 1/2	21 5/8	22

Fabric Requirements (yd)

MAIN	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
45" wide fabric, Sleeved	1 3/4	1 3/4	1 3/4	1 3/4	1 3/4	1 7/8	1 7/8	1 7/8	1 7/8
45" wide fabric, Sleeveless	1 1/4	1 1/4	1 1/4	1 1/4	1 1/4	1 7/8	1 7/8	1 7/8	1 7/8
55" wide fabric, Sleeved	1 5/8	1 5/8	1 5/8	1 5/8	1 5/8	1 3/4	1 3/4	1 3/4	1 3/4
55" wide fabric, Sleeveless	1 1/8	1 1/8	1 1/8	1 1/8	1 1/8	1 3/8	1 3/8	1 3/8	1 3/8

NOTE: Fabric requirements have been calculated based on the longer length bodice. For the shorter length, subtract 1/8 yard from the specified requirements.

Jump to: Body Measurements Finished Garment Measurements Fabric Requirements

Body Measurements (in)

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
High Bust	37	39	41	43	45	47	49	51	53	55	57
Full Bust, C/D Cup	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
Full Bust, E/F Cup	41	43	45	47	49	51	53	55	57	59	61
Full Bust, G/H Cup	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60	62
Waist	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52
Hip	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60	62
Bicep	12 3/8	13 1/4	14 1/8	15	15 7/8	16 3/4	17 5/8	18 1/2	19 3/8	20 1/4	21 1/8

Finished Garment Measurements (in)

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
Full Bust, Sleeved, C/D cup	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
Full Bust, Sleeved, E/F cup	41	43	45	47	49	51	53	55	57	59	61
Full Bust, Sleeved, G/H cup	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60	62
Full Bust, Sleeveless, C/D cup	38 1/2	40 1/2	42 1/2	44 1/2	46 1/2	48 1/2	50 1/2	52 1/2	54 1/2	56 1/2	58 1/2
Full Bust, Sleeveless, E/F cup	39 1/2	41 1/2	43 1/2	45 1/2	47 1/2	49 1/2	51 1/2	53 1/2	55 1/2	57 1/2	59 1/2
Full Bust, Sleeveless, G/H cup	40 1/2	42 1/2	44 1/2	46 1/2	48 1/2	50 1/2	52 1/2	54 1/2	56 1/2	58 1/2	60 1/2
Waist	37 1/8	39 1/8	41 1/8	43 1/8	45 1/8	47 1/8	49 1/8	51 1/8	53 1/8	55 1/8	57 1/8
Hip	42 1/2	44 1/2	46 1/2	48 1/2	50 1/2	52 1/2	54 1/2	56 1/2	58 1/2	60 1/2	62 1/2
Bicep, Standard	13	13 7/8	14 7/8	15 3/4	16 3/4	17 3/4	18 5/8	19 5/8	20 5/8	21 1/2	22 1/2
Bicep, Full	14 5/8	15 1/2	16 1/2	17 3/8	18 3/8	19 1/4	20 1/4	21 1/8	22 1/8	23	24
Back Length, Shorter	17 3/4	18	18 3/8	18 5/8	19	19 1/4	19 5/8	19 7/8	20 1/4	20 1/2	20 7/8
Back Length, Longer	20 3/4	21	21 3/8	21 5/8	22	22 1/4	22 5/8	22 7/8	23 1/4	23 1/2	23 7/8

Fabric Requirements (yd)

MAIN	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
45" wide fabric, Sleeved	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 5/8	3 1/4	3 1/4	3 1/4	3 1/4	3 1/4	3 1/4
45" wide fabric, Sleeveless	1 7/8	1 7/8	1 7/8	1 7/8	1 7/8	2	2	2	2	2	2
55" wide fabric, Sleeved	1 7/8	1 7/8	1 7/8	1 7/8	1 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8
55" wide fabric, Sleeveless	1 3/8	1 3/8	1 3/8	1 3/8	1 3/8	2	2	2	2	2	2

NOTE: Fabric requirements have been calculated based on the longer length bodice. For the shorter length, subtract 1/8 yard from the specified requirements.

Jump to: Body Measurements Finished Garment Measurements Fabric Requirements

Body Measurements (cm)

	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
High Bust	76	79	81	84	86	90	94	99	105
Full Bust, C/D Cup	84	86	89	91	94	98	102	107	112
Full Bust, E/F Cup	86	89	91	94	97	100	104	109	114
Full Bust, G/H Cup	89	91	94	97	99	103	107	112	117
Waist	64	66	69	71	74	77	81	86	91
Hip	89	91	94	97	99	103	107	112	117
Bicep	25	26	27	28	29	30	31	34	36

Finished Garment Measurements (cm)

	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
Full Bust, Sleeved, C/D cup	84	87	90	92	95	98	102	107	112
Full Bust, Sleeved, E/F cup	86	89	91	94	97	100	104	109	114
Full Bust, Sleeved, G/H cup	89	91	94	97	99	103	107	112	117
Full Bust, Sleeveless, C/D cup	83	85	88	90	93	97	101	106	111
Full Bust, Sleeveless, E/F cup	85	88	90	93	95	99	103	108	113
Full Bust, Sleeveless, G/H cup	88	90	93	95	98	102	105	110	116
Waist	77	79	82	84	87	90	94	99	104
Hip	90	93	96	98	101	104	108	113	118
Bicep	27	28	29	30	31	33	34	36	38
Back Length, Shorter	43	43	44	45	46	46	47	47	48
Back Length, Longer	50	51	52	52	53	54	55	55	56

Fabric Requirements (m)

MAIN	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
115 cm wide fabric, Sleeved	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7
115 cm wide fabric, Sleeveless	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6
140 cm wide fabric, Sleeved	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6
140 cm wide fabric, Sleeveless	1	1	1	1	1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2

NOTE: Fabric requirements have been calculated based on the longer length bodice. For the shorter length, subtract 0.1 m from the specified requirements.

Jump to: Body Measurements Finished Garment Measurements Fabric Requirements

Body Measurements (cm)

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
High Bust	94	99	104	109	114	119	124	130	135	140	145
Full Bust, C/D Cup	102	107	112	117	122	127	132	137	142	147	152
Full Bust, E/F Cup	104	109	114	119	124	130	135	140	145	150	155
Full Bust, G/H Cup	107	112	117	122	127	132	137	142	147	152	157
Waist	81	86	91	97	102	107	112	117	122	127	132
Hip	107	112	117	122	127	132	137	142	147	152	157
Bicep	31	34	36	38	40	43	45	47	49	51	54

Finished Garment Measurements (cm)

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
Full Bust, Sleeved, C/D cup	102	107	112	117	122	127	132	137	142	147	152
Full Bust, Sleeved, E/F cup	104	109	114	119	124	130	135	140	145	150	155
Full Bust, Sleeved, G/H cup	107	112	117	122	127	132	137	142	147	152	157
Full Bust, Sleeveless, C/D cup	98	103	108	113	118	123	128	133	138	144	149
Full Bust, Sleeveless, E/F cup	100	105	110	116	121	126	131	136	141	146	151
Full Bust, Sleeveless, G/H cup	103	108	113	118	123	128	133	138	144	149	154
Waist	94	99	104	110	115	120	125	130	135	140	145
Hip	108	113	118	123	128	133	138	144	149	154	159
Bicep, Standard	33	35	38	40	43	45	47	50	52	55	57
Bicep, Full	37	39	42	44	47	49	51	54	56	58	61
Back Length, Shorter	45	46	47	47	48	49	50	50	51	52	53
Back Length, Longer	53	53	54	55	56	57	57	58	59	60	61

Fabric Requirements (m)

MAIN	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
115 cm wide fabric, Sleeved	2.4	2.4	2.4	2.4	2.4	3	3	3	3	3	3
115 cm wide fabric, Sleeveless	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8
140 cm wide fabric, Sleeved	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6
140 cm wide fabric, Sleeveless	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8

NOTE: Fabric requirements have been calculated based on the longer length bodice. For the shorter length, subtract 0.1 m from the specified requirements.

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