Lace Insert Top
A sophisticated women's top pattern featuring a graceful round neckline, elegant lace inserts at the shoulders and upper back, and meticulously shaped seams for a flattering silhouette.
When To Wear
This top is a versatile choice, making it ideal for:
- Professional Chic: Perfect for office wear, blending professionalism with a touch of elegance.
- Casual Sophistication: Suitable for smart-casual outings, brunches, or daytime events.
- Evening Refinement: Easily dressed up for evening gatherings or dinner dates with appropriate accessories.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the bodice with strategically placed seams for shaping.
Neckline: Classic round neckline with a clean finish.
Yoke & Shoulders: Distinctive curved front yoke, which incorporates elegant lace inserts extending over the shoulders to the upper back.
Front: Features a curved seam detail below the front yoke and vertical princess seams for a tailored fit.
Back: Defined by vertical princess seams and a center back seam.
Sleeves: Short, set-in sleeves for a polished look.
Closure: Invisible zipper closure at the center back seam.
Hem: Straight hemline for a neat finish.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires precise cutting and sewing of curved seams, working with delicate lace, and inserting an invisible zipper.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose fabrics with some drape and flexibility for the main body, and complementary lace for the inserts:
- Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers with elastane
- Guipure lace with elastane (for the decorative inserts)
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, seam allowances are not included. Seam allowances: hem allowance for the garment bottom and sleeve hem – 2 cm, other seams 1 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much material you will need. When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Upper back – 2 pieces
- Central back – 2 pieces
- Central front — 1 piece
- Front neckline – 1 piece
- Side back – 2 pieces
- Side front – 2 pieces
- From guipure lace:
- Front upper trim — 1 piece
- Back upper trim — 2 pieces
- Sleeve — 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch shoulder seams of front and back trims. Press allowances towards the back and serge.
- Attach side parts to front and back, clipping the allowance at the corner. Serge and press allowances: horizontal cut – upwards, vertical – towards the center.
- Attach the front upper trim to the central. Serge and press allowance downwards.
- Stitch shoulder seams of the upper back and front neckline. Press allowances towards the back. Place guipure lace face down on the right side of the front top. Stitch the neckline. Clip allowances, turn guipure lace to the wrong side and press.
- Turn the outer edges of the upper back and front neckline inwards and press. Topstitch the upper back parts along the markings onto the guipure insert 0.1-0.2 from the edge. Topstitch the front neckline along the markings onto the guipure insert and central 0.1-0.2 from the edge.
- Attach the upper back to the central.
- Stitch the center back seam from the zipper mark to the bottom. Press center seam allowances open. Insert the zipper.
- Stitch side seams. Serge and press allowances towards the back.
- Stitch the sleeve seam. Serge and press allowance towards the back. Set the sleeve into the armhole, matching markings. Serge allowance. Fold the sleeve hem twice by 1 cm and topstitch.
- Serge the bottom edge of the garment. Fold the allowance to the wrong side, press and topstitch.
