Named Clothing - PDF Sewing Pattern - KANERVA Button-Back Tee

The Kanerva Button-Back Tee PDF Sewing Pattern by Named Clothing is a fitted long-sleeve top with thoughtful details that make it more than an everyday T-shirt. Designed for comfortable stretch fabrics, this cropped knit blouse features a boat neckline, shaped seams and a distinctive button fastening at the back.

The silhouette is gently contoured with bust and waist darts, creating a more tailored fit than a standard jersey top. Long sleeves and a cropped hem give it a clean, modern shape, while the boat neckline is neatly finished with a facing. At the back, a row of small buttons adds an interesting detail and provides the fastening.

Kanerva is designed for medium-weight knit fabrics with approximately 30–50% stretch. Ponte is a good choice for a more structured finish, while French terry or lightweight sweatshirting will give the top a softer, more casual feel. Use a fusible knit interfacing with a similar amount of stretch to your main fabric so the finished neckline and button fastening retain their shape.

This beginner-friendly sewing pattern is available in sizes EUR 32–56, US 0–24 and UK 4–28. It's a useful pattern if you're looking for a fitted long-sleeve top sewing pattern, a cropped jersey blouse or a women's knit top pattern with a button-back detail.

PDF Pattern Includes

Fitted long-sleeve knit top
Cropped hem
Boat neckline with facing
Bust and waist darts
Button-back fastening

Sewing Level: Beginner