Square Neck Cap Sleeve Peplum Top

Name: Square Neck Cap Sleeve Peplum Top
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2245
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2245

A women's fitted sleeveless top with cut-on cap shoulders, princess seams front and back, and a peplum attached at the waist. The square front neckline is framed by folded insets set into slits running from the shoulders; the back closes with an invisible zipper. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: firm blouse fabrics from natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Peplum Top with Square Neckline

When To Wear

In summer on its own with a pencil skirt or slim trousers.
Under an open jacket for the office.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted bodice shaped by princess seams and front darts, with a flared peplum below the waist seam.

Length: Hip length.

Neckline: Square at the front, finished with an interfaced facing; two interfaced insets, folded in half, are stitched into slits cut along the marked lines. Round back neckline with an interfaced back facing.

Sleeves: No separate sleeves; cut-on cap shoulders, armholes finished with a folded 4 cm bias binding turned to the inside and topstitched.

Front: Centre front cut on the fold, side fronts, darts pressed upwards.

Back: Centre back and side back pieces, centre back seam with an invisible zipper.

Waist: Waist seam joining the bodice to the peplum, allowances pressed upwards; front peplum cut on the fold, back peplum in two pieces.

Finishing: Hem turned up 2 cm and sewn with blind stitches.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Folded insets set into slits at a square neckline, princess seams, an invisible zipper and bias-bound armholes.

Fabric Recommendations

Firm blouse fabrics from natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (neckline facings, front insets)
Invisible zipper
Bias binding, 4 cm wide (or cut from the main fabric)

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
- Center Back – 2 pieces
- Side Back – 2 pieces
- Side Front – 2 pieces
- Center Front – 1 piece on fold
- Back Neckline Facing – 2 pieces
- Front Facing – 1 piece
- Front Inset – 2 pieces
- Front Peplum – 1 piece on fold
- Back Peplum – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Back Neckline Facing – 2 pieces
- Front Facing – 1 piece
- Front Inset – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
Stitch the back princess seams, press allowances towards the center and overlock.
Stitch the Back Peplum to the back. Overlock the allowance and press upwards.
Overlock the center back edges separately on each piece. Stitch the center back seam from the zipper notch to the hem, press allowances open. Insert the invisible zipper.
Stitch the darts on the front, press them upwards. Stitch the front princess seams, press allowances towards the center and overlock. Stitch the Front Peplum to the front. Overlock the allowance and press upwards.
Cut the front along the marked slit lines. Overlock the lower edge of the Front Facing. Place the Front Facing on the upper part of the front, right sides together, and stitch the neckline. Clip allowances, turn the facing to the wrong side and press. Fold each Front Inset in half lengthwise, wrong sides together, and press. Place the insets into the slits and stitch. Trim the inset allowances level with the front allowances, tapering to nothing. Overlock the allowances and press towards the side seam.
Overlock the outer edge of the Back Neckline Facing. Stitch the facing to the back neckline, ending the stitching exactly at the shoulder seam line. Clip allowances, turn the facing and press. Stitch the shoulder seams, sandwiching the front between the back and the back facing. Press allowances towards the back and overlock. Secure the facing to the zipper tape.
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 on the right side of the armhole, raw edges together, and stitch. Clip allowances. Fold the binding to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold to the main piece. Press the seam.
Stitch the side seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
Overlock the hem allowance, press to the wrong side and hem with blind stitches.