February 17, 2020

The Dartmouth Top, Now Available in Sizes 12-32


Great news: the Dartmouth Top is now available as a printed and digital pattern in our new size range, 12-32, with the Cashmerette signature multi-cup sizes C-H!

The Dartmouth Top is a beloved cross-over jersey top that comes with two variations—a classic fixed wrap or modern ruched front. The Dartmouth is comfortable like a t-shirt, but with a more sophisticated look, so it’s no surprise that we sold out of the printed copies not long ago. That gave us the opportunity to reprint the Dartmouth in our new size range! (You can read all about the new size range here.) The Dartmouth joins the Fuller Cardigan as our second printed pattern available in sizes 12-32.

In addition to its two views, the Dartmouth has three sleeve length options and a gape-free neckline. That makes it great for a casual office setting or Sunday brunch, and you never have to worry about accidental exposure (phew!). Sew up a Dartmouth in a mid-weight jersey like cotton or rayon jersey, and you’ve got an instant winner. Plus, it’s totally nursing-friendly!

Friend of Cashmerette Kenna sewed up a Dartmouth in a 28 C/D graded to a 32 hip and using a 32 sleeve. She snapped some photos near her home in Los Angeles. (Boy, are we jealous of that gorgeous weather!) Kenna made her Dartmouth up in a light-weight sweater knit—how great does she look?!

Want to see how the Dartmouth looks on a variety of makers? We rounded up a handful of your makes not long after the pattern first came out, and you can see many more versions over on Instagram.

The Dartmouth Top joins our growing collection of patterns available in our new size range, including the Fuller Cardigan, the Montrose Top, and the Turner Dress. To see an up-to-date list of which patterns are available in the new size range or to get help choosing your size, check out cashmerette.com/sizing.

Already own the Dartmouth Top? If you have previously purchased a PDF copy of the Dartmouth directly from us, you’ll receive the updated pattern automatically to your inbox. If you purchased a printed copy directly from us, you can email us at hello@cashmerette.com with your order number and we’ll send you the updated PDF files. If you purchased a printed or PDF copy from a different retailer, you can send us a photo of your receipt or proof of purchase to hello@cashmerette.com to receive the updated PDF files.

And be sure to check out our Dartmouth sewalong—it includes step-by-step photos and tips that will help you through sewing your first (or fifth) Dartmouth top.

Ready to start sewing? You can get your copy of the Dartmouth Top in sizes 12-32 in print or PDF right here, and then let’s get to making!

A huge thanks to Kenna for these fabulous photos! You can follow Kenna’s sewing adventures on Instagram at @sewcankenna.

Let me know what you think!