V-Neck Top with Decorative Topstitching

Name: V-Neck Top with Decorative Topstitching
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2174
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2174

A women's sleeveless knit top with two crossed V-shaped front inserts decorated with rows of parallel topstitching. The back neckline and armholes are bound with bias strips. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabric with medium stretch, of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

V-Neck Top with Decorative Topstitching

A women's sleeveless knit top with two crossed V-shaped front inserts decorated with rows of parallel topstitching. The back neckline and armholes are bound with bias strips.

When To Wear

In summer with trousers, jeans or skirts.
Under a jacket or cardigan in cooler weather.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Semi-fitted, straight, for knit fabric with medium stretch.

Length: Hip length.

Neckline: V-neck at the front formed by the two inserts, which cross at the centre; round back neckline.

Front: One piece cut on the fold, with shaped seams into which the inserts are set. Each insert is cut double, stitched along the neckline edge, turned and topstitched with parallel lines along the markings.

Sleeves: Sleeveless; armholes finished with 4 cm bias binding folded in half and topstitched.

Back: One piece cut on the fold; neckline finished with bias binding.

Finishing: Seams stitched with a stretch or narrow zigzag stitch or on an overlocker; hem topstitched with a twin needle.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Insert seams with clipped corners, even rows of decorative topstitching and bias binding on knit fabric.

Fabric Recommendations

Knit fabric with medium stretch, of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Bias binding 4 cm wide (ready-made, or cut from the fabric)
Twin needle

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Front - 1 piece on fold
- Front insert - 4 pieces

Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim allowances to 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlock machine.

Sewing Instructions

Fold the front inserts right sides together and stitch the neckline edge. Turn the pieces right side out, straighten, and press. Stitch parallel lines according to the markings.
Stitch the right princess seam of the front, simultaneously with the lower edge of the left insert. Arrange the pieces: front, right front insert, left front insert (lower edge). Clip the allowances at the corner of the front, serge.
Similarly, stitch the left princess seam of the front.
Stitch the shoulder seams (the back shoulder seam is longer than the front shoulder seam by the width of the allowance), press allowances towards the back and serge.
Cut (if not ready-made) a bias binding 4 cm wide and a length equal to the back neckline length + 5 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the binding along the back neckline edge, right side up, and stitch. Clip the allowances. Fold the binding to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold to the main piece. Press the seam.
Cut (if not ready-made) a bias binding 4 cm wide and a length equal to the armhole length + 4 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the binding along the armhole edge, right side up, and stitch, fold the binding to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold to the main piece.
Stitch the side seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
Serge the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.