Geometric V-Neck Knit Top

Name: Geometric V-Neck Knit Top
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2280
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2280

A fitted, hip-length women's top for knit fabric with short set-in sleeves and a wide faced neckline whose straight edges run from the shoulders to a V point at the centre front. Front and back are each cut in one piece on the fold. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabric with medium to high stretch, of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Geometric V-Neck Knit Top

When To Wear

On its own in spring and summer, with trousers, jeans or a skirt.
Under a jacket or cardigan, where the angular neckline stays visible.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close to the body, with a straight hem at hip level.

Neckline: Wide, angular V-neckline finished with interfaced front and back neckline facings, topstitched 0.5 cm from the edge.

Sleeves: Short set-in sleeves with a turned and topstitched hem.

Front: One piece cut on the fold, no seams or darts.

Back: One piece cut on the fold, plain, with a round neckline.

Finishing: Seams sewn with a stretch or narrow zigzag stitch; hems topstitched with a twin needle to keep them elastic.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Five pieces and straight seams; the only careful step is turning the faced neckline with clean corners and a sharp V point.

Fabric Recommendations

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

Additional Supplies

Fusible knit interfacing (front and back neckline facings)
Twin needle for the hems

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 Back Neckline Facing and Front Neckline Facing.
Stitch side and shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
Stitch the shoulder seams of the Front and Back 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.