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Dolman / Batwing Top

A relaxed batwing top with sleeves integrated into the body — no set-in armhole and no sleeve cap. The dramatic underarm curve is the only seam. Works in jersey, crepe, or rayon challis.

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Drafted from 3 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.

What You Get

  1. Pattern pieces: Front Panel, Back Panel, Neckline Facing
  2. Download formats: Tiled PDF (US Letter and A4 for home printing), projector file for no-print cutting, A0 large-format for copy-shop printing
  3. Construction steps: 1. Stay-stitch neckline / 2. Sew shoulder / sleeve top seam / 3. Attach neckline facing...
  4. Materials guide: Fabric recommendations with yardage estimates, notions list, needle and thread guide, and machine settings
  5. Scale check: 1:1 verification square so you can confirm print accuracy before cutting any fabric

Customizable Options

  • Fit: Relaxed (+4″) / Generous (+6″)
  • Sleeve length: Cap sleeve (3″) / Elbow length (10″) / ¾ length (18″) / Full length (24″)
  • Neckline: Crew / round (2.5″ deep) / Scoop (4″ deep) / V-neck (6″ deep)
  • Fabric type: Knit (jersey, rayon, bamboo) / Woven (voile, crepe, silk)
  • Seam allowance: ⅜″ (knit) / ½″ (woven)
  • Hem allowance: ¾″ twin-needle / cover stitch / 1″ double-fold (woven)

Drafted from 3 of your measurements

Every dimension is drafted from your measurements. No grading, no size charts.

What we draftSource
Bust circumferenceDrafted directly from your bust measurement
Neck circumferenceDrafted directly from your neck measurement
Torso lengthDrafted directly from your torsoLength measurement

Fabric Recommendations

  • Rayon jersey
  • Bamboo jersey

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a dolman top different from a regular top?

A dolman has no separate armhole seam. The sleeve and body are cut as one T-shaped piece. The underarm seam is one long curved seam from cuff to hem — much simpler to construct.

What fabric works best for a batwing top?

Drapey knits (jersey, modal, bamboo) show off the batwing silhouette best. Woven fabrics (crepe, rayon challis, voile) also work and give a more structured look.

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