Kanerva Button-Back Tee Pattern - PDF DOWNLOAD
Kanerva Button-Back Tee Pattern - PDF DOWNLOAD
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.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sizes: EUR 32-56 | US 0-24 | UK 4-28
Recommended Fabrics:
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 Needed:
- Fusible knit interfacing, 55 cm (1/2 yd)
- Sizes 32–46: small buttons, 6 pcs
- Sizes 48–56: small buttons, 7 pcs
PDF Pattern Includes:
- Print-at-home PDF: 20 home printer pages
- Copy-shop PDF: One A0 sheet
- Projector pattern
- PDF instructions: 11 pages
- Print preview
Your sewing pattern download will include the above collected into a single .ZIP folder. Patterns and instructions are in English. All seam allowances are included.
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Choose the PDF + Wide-Format Print option to receive both the PDF download (sent to your email) and the Kanerva Button-Back Tee pattern printed on 1 sheet of 36" wide paper. You won't even need to upload the file you just downloaded from us!
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We are now offering US Letter (8.5" x 11") sized printing for smaller format patterns and instructions! The Kanerva includes 11 pages of instructions. Please see the listing at this link for more information!
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 | 220 | 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 |
Note that for patterned or napped fabrics the fabric requirement may be higher.
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 |
Return Policy + Shipping Info
Return Policy + Shipping Info
Unused yarn, pre-cut fat-quarter bundles and un-opened notions, in their original condition, may be returned or exchanged within 30 days of purchase. We do not cover shipping costs for exchanges.
We offer a full refund within 14 days of purchase and a store credit within 30 days of purchase.
Non-returnable items:
Cut to order fabrics, all books and patterns, gift cards, classes as well as downloadable products. These can be replaced if damaged in shipping.
All "sale" items are also final sale.



