Jersey top

Name: Jersey top
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2246
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2246

A women's knit tunic top, flared from the bust to a curved hem, with a short exposed zip in a slit at the centre front, two flaps on the chest and elbow-length sleeves with cuffs and button tabs. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: thin knit with low stretch, of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Jersey top

A women's knit tunic top, flared from the bust to a curved hem, with a short exposed zip in a slit at the centre front, two flaps on the chest and elbow-length sleeves with cuffs and button tabs.

When To Wear

Everyday wear in spring and summer over leggings or slim trousers.
As a light layer over a vest top on cooler days.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: A-line, widening from the bust; front and back each cut in one piece on the fold.

Length: Tunic length with a rounded hem, longer at the back.

Neckline: Round neckline finished with a two-layer interfaced facing that shows as a band on the outside.

Front: Slit opening at the centre front with the zip set under the cut edges so the teeth show; two interfaced flaps sewn on below the neckline.

Sleeves: Set-in, about elbow length, finished with a folded cuff; a tab with a buttonhole is caught in the cuff seam and buttons onto the sleeve.

Back: Back yoke over an inverted box pleat at the centre back.

Finishing: 2 cm hem, overlocked and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. An exposed zip in a slit, a two-layer neckline facing, cuffs with tabs, all in knit fabric.

Fabric Recommendations

Thin knit with low stretch, of natural or blended fibres. Sew with a stretch or narrow zigzag stitch and topstitch the hem with a twin needle.

Additional Supplies

Knit fusible interfacing (neckline facings, cuffs, flaps)
Zip
2 buttons

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: all seams 1 cm; hem allowance for back and front bottom – 2.0 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) to determine how much material you will need (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

From main fabric:
- Back yoke - 1 piece
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Front - 1 piece on fold
- Sleeve - 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing – 4 pieces
- Flap – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Sleeve tab – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Flap – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.6 – 0.8 cm. Hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity.

Interface pieces with fusible interfacing.
Cut the front between the marked zipper attachment lines. Make diagonal cuts 1.0 – 1.5 cm from the end of the marking. Turn the cut allowances to the wrong side, straighten the edges. Adjust the end of the cut from the wrong side. Place the zipper under the edges of the cut so that the teeth are visible. Stitch the zipper.
Fold the flap piece in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch the short sides. Turn the flap to the right side, straighten, press. Serge the open edge. Place the flap on the front according to the marking and stitch (serged edge facing down). Fold the flap down and topstitch it to the front along the attachment line.
Form and secure an inverted pleat on the back. Stitch the yoke to the back, press allowances upwards and serge.
Stitch side and shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
Stitch shoulder seams of back and front neckline facings in pairs, press allowances open. Fold facings right sides together and stitch the outer and front edges. Clip allowances at curves, trim at corners, turn the piece to the right side, straighten, press. Stitch the outer facing to the neckline, press allowances towards the facing. Fold the allowance of the inner facing inwards and topstitch into the attachment seam.
Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and serge. Set sleeves into armholes, matching notches, press allowances and serge.
Fold the sleeve tab right sides together and stitch along the long and one short side. Trim allowances, turn to the right side and press. Serge the buttonhole.
Stitch the cuff into a loop, press allowances open. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the cuff with the wrong side of the sleeve and stitch, placing the sleeve tab between them, serge allowances. Turn the cuff and tab to the right side, press.
Serge the hem allowance of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
Sew buttons onto the sleeves.