The Nikko pattern includes four views, all with a simple and stylish mock turtleneck. Views A and B are tops with a fitted silhouette that is perfect to pair with a high waisted bottom like the Lander pattern. Views C and D are straighter through the waist and hip, extending to the ankle, with knee-length side slits to complete the dress. Views A and C are both sleeveless, cut to resemble a racerback, but with enough coverage to wear a regular bra. Views B and D have long fitted sleeves that reach the wrist.
Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
Fabric: Medium weight knit fabric with an approximate 75% stretch such as rib knit, sweater knit, bamboo knit, or stretch velvet.
Notions: Coordinating thread, ball point sewing machine needle, 1/4” clear elastic (1/2 yd). Optional: twin stretch sewing needle, fusible stretch tape.
Size: 0-18. Available in PDF format up to size 30 on the True Bias website
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True Bias began as a sewing blog by writer, creator, and designer Kelli who went on to study pattern making at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. It was then that she released her first patterns the Hudson Pant. She continues to create modern, urban patterns for today’s women from her new home in Denver, Colorado where she lives with her family.