Henley Knit Top with Roll-Tab Sleeves
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a comfortable knit top featuring a stylish V-neck placket and practical roll-tab short sleeves.
When To Wear
This versatile knit top is perfect for a range of relaxed and smart casual settings, making it an excellent choice for:
- Everyday Comfort: Ideal for daily wear thanks to its comfortable knit fabric and relaxed fit.
- Smart Casual Outings: The Henley neckline and roll-tab sleeves offer a polished look suitable for lunches or gatherings.
- Travel & Leisure: a practical and stylish option for vacations or relaxed weekend activities.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a semi-fitted silhouette, gently shaped at the waist and falling to hip length.
Neckline & Collar: Features a V-neck opening leading to a partial front placket and a crisp stand collar.
Closure: The front placket is secured with button closures.
Sleeves: Short sleeves designed with functional roll-up tabs, each fastened with a button for versatile styling.
Back: a clean and smooth back panel for a sleek finish.
Hem: Straight hemline, designed to sit comfortably at the hip.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires familiarity with sewing knit fabrics, constructing stand collars, and creating placket openings and roll-tab sleeve details.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose comfortable knit fabrics with good stretch for ideal drape and wearability:
- Knitwear with high or medium stretch, made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Knit fusible interfacing
- 6 buttons
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Front - 1 piece on fold
- Sleeve - 2 pieces
- Placket - 2 pieces
- Tab – 2 pieces
- Collar stand — 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Collar stand - 1 piece
- Placket - 1 piece
Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam 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
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Fold the plackets right sides together and stitch the cutout. Clip the corner allowance, turn right side out, and press.
- Place the placket on the front piece, wrong side to right side, and stitch. Clip the front piece at the corners. Turn the placket to the wrong side and smooth. Serge and press the allowances.
- Stitch the side and shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
- Fold the outer and inner collar stands right sides together and stitch along the outer contour. Start and end the stitching strictly at the marked seam line for attachment. Clip allowances at curves. Turn the finished collar stand right side out and press.
- Attach the outer collar stand to the neckline, turn under the open edge of the inner collar stand, and topstitch into the attachment seam.
- Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and serge. Place the tab wrong side down on the wrong side of the sleeve and topstitch according to markings.
- Fold the tab in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch along the short and long sides. Trim allowances, turn the tab right side out, and press. Make buttonholes on the tabs.
- Serge the bottom edge of the garment and sleeve, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
- Sew buttons to the placket and sleeve.
