Knit Tweed Top with Asymmetric Bow and 3/4 Sleeves

Name: Knit Tweed Top with Asymmetric Bow and 3/4 Sleeves
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2061
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2061

A women's hip-length top with three-quarter set-in sleeves, a round faced neckline and a seam across the body below the waist. The lower front is cut in two parts that overlap at an angle, with a decorative bow at the overlap; the back closes with a centre zipper. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabrics with body, such as knitted tweed, bouclé knit or ponte: for knits, use an elastic or narrow zigzag stitch, or a 3- or 4-thread overlocker with seam allowances trimmed to 0.7 cm.

Tech. Description

Knit Tweed Top with Asymmetric Bow and 3/4 Sleeves

When To Wear

At the office with straight trousers or a pencil skirt.
In spring and autumn, worn on its own or under an open jacket.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close to the body, shaped by bust darts, with a horizontal seam joining the upper and lower parts front and back.

Length: Hip length.

Neckline: Round neckline finished with interfaced front and back facings, attached to the zipper tape at the back.

Sleeves: Set-in, three-quarter length, with an underarm seam.

Front: Upper front cut in one piece on the fold. Two lower front pieces have their centre edges turned in and topstitched 1.5 cm from the edge; the right lies over the left, forming an asymmetric overlap, and a bow is sewn on at the top of the overlap.

Back: Upper and lower back joined by a horizontal seam; centre back seam with a zipper from the neckline.

Finishing: Hems of the body and sleeves overlocked, turned up and topstitched; for knits a twin needle or coverstitch machine is used.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. An overlapping two-piece lower front, a back zipper, a faced neckline joined to the zipper tape and set-in sleeves.

Fabric Recommendations

Knit fabrics with body, such as knitted tweed, bouclé knit or ponte: for knits, use an elastic or narrow zigzag stitch, or a 3- or 4-thread overlocker with seam allowances trimmed to 0.7 cm.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (neckline facings)
Zipper for the centre back
Decorative bow

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Back – 2 pieces
- Lower front – 2 pieces
- Lower back – 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- Back neckline facing – 2 pieces

Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker. Before doing this, trim seam allowances to 0.7 cm.

Sewing Instructions

Fuse interfacing to the facings.
Stitch bust darts. Press dart folds upwards.
Stitch upper and lower back parts, overlock allowances and press upwards. Overlock center back edges separately, stitch center back seam from zipper mark to bottom, press allowances open. Insert zipper.
Overlock center edges of the lower front, fold allowances inwards and topstitch 1.5 cm from the edge. Overlap the right over the left and secure along the upper edge. Attach lower front parts to the upper front, overlock allowance and press upwards.
Stitch shoulder and side seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
Stitch shoulder seams of neckline facings, press allowances open. Overlock outer edge. Place facing with garment right sides together. Stitch neckline edge. Clip allowances at curves. Turn facing to the wrong side, straighten, press. Secure facing to the main garment at shoulder seams. Attach facing to the zipper tape.
Stitch sleeve seam, overlock allowance and press towards the back. Set sleeves into armholes. Overlock allowances and press.
Overlock bottom edge of garment and sleeves, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
Sew on decorative bow.