Square Yoke V-Neck Top
A women's sewing pattern for a contemporary knit top, featuring a unique V-neckline framed by a distinctive square yoke detail.
When To Wear
This versatile top is designed for comfort and modern style, making it ideal for:
- Casual Chic: Perfect for everyday wear, offering comfort and style for errands or relaxed outings.
- Office Ready: Elevates smart-casual work attire with its refined neckline and flattering silhouette.
- Versatile Layering: An ideal base layer under cardigans or jackets, providing a polished look.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Gently fitted through the body, offering a comfortable yet flattering shape.
Neckline: a distinctive V-neckline seamlessly integrated into a broader, square-shaped yoke detail at the collarbone.
Sleeves: Classic short, set-in sleeves for a clean and comfortable finish.
Back: a smooth, unadorned back panel ensures a clean and streamlined appearance.
Hem: a simple straight hem, designed to fall gracefully at the hip.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves working with knit fabrics, precise neckline facing construction, and setting in sleeves.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose knit fabrics with medium to high stretch for optimal drape and comfort:
- Natural fiber knits (e.g., cotton jersey, bamboo knit)
- Blended fiber knits (e.g., rayon blends, modal blends)
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
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. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity.
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Stitch side and shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
- Stitch shoulder seams of neckline facings, press allowances open. Serge the outer edge. Place facing and garment right sides together, stitch the neckline edge. Clip allowances at curves, trim at corners. Turn right side out, straighten, press. Topstitch along the neckline at 0.5 cm to secure.
- Stitch sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and serge. Set sleeves into armholes, press allowances and serge.
- Serge the bottom edge of the garment and sleeve hems, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
