One of my favorite TV programs is the Great British Sewing Bee. It’s not only very “feel-good” program with lovely contestants, it’s also quite inspirational and also provides background information about the history of clothing. So when I saw episode 4 of season 7 of the Great British Sewing Bee (the year before last) where the contestants had to sew a made to measure inspired by Frida Kahlo and especially the huipils that some of their designs were based on, I thought, I’d make something similar in knitting.
Even though the inspiration came (in a very roundabout manner) from Frida Kahlo and mexican Huipil garments, my finished top didn’t look like it at all. And when somebody on Instagram said the top reminded them of Art Deco patterns, I loved it and it stuck as a name.

The finished product is a boxy top with a round neckline, short sleeves and side slits at the bottom edge. Because of its boxy shape, it may not be the most flattering for all body sizes.

As with many of my sweater/top “patterns”, this is NOT a row-by-row pattern for various sizes, but rather a rough explanation of my ideas behind the construction of this garment.