Sleeveless Asymmetrical Top with Decorative Buttons

Name: Sleeveless Asymmetrical Top with Decorative Buttons
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2330
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2330

A fitted women's top on wide straps with princess seams front and back, an overlapping front panel that forms an asymmetric point at the hem, and six decorative buttons in a double-breasted layout. Concealed zip at the centre back. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: firm dress fabrics of natural or blended fibres with added elastane.

Tech. Description

Sleeveless Asymmetrical Top with Decorative Buttons

When To Wear

In summer on its own, with trousers or a pencil skirt.
Over a thin blouse or a fitted T-shirt in cooler weather.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted through princess seams on the front and back.

Length: Hip length; the front panel ends in a point that hangs below the hem.

Neckline: Shaped upper edge finished with an outer facing that shows as a band on the right side, and an inner facing.

Sleeves: Sleeveless, on two straps topstitched 0.2 cm from the edge. The straps are sewn in at the front; their length is adjusted at a fitting and they are fixed to the back facing above the princess seams.

Front: Centre front, two side fronts and a separate overlapping panel with a hemmed vertical edge, laid over the centre front and caught in the seams. Six buttons are decorative.

Closure: Concealed zip in the centre back seam.

Back: Two centre back and two side back pieces.

Finishing: Hem turned under 1.5 cm and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Princess seams, a two-layer facing with straps set in, a concealed zip and strap length set at a fitting.

Fabric Recommendations

Firm dress fabrics of natural or blended fibres with added elastane.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (front and back facings)
Concealed zip
6 buttons

Cutter's Must

Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm. Seam allowance for the vertical edge of the fly front piece – 1.5 cm. Hem allowance for the bottom of the garment – 1.5 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! Attention! Markings on the patterns are on the right side!

From main fabric:
- Center back piece – 2 pieces
- Side back piece – 2 pieces
- Center front piece - 1 piece
- Side front piece – 2 pieces
- Fly front piece - 1 piece
- Strap - 2 pieces
- Back facing – 4 pieces
- Front facing - 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Back facing – 2 pieces
- Front facing - 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Interface the pieces with fusible interfacing.
Fold the strap in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch the long edge. Turn right side out, centering the seam, and press. Topstitch 0.2 cm from the edge.
Stitch the back princess seams, press allowances towards the center and overlock. Attach the outer facing to the back, press allowances towards the facing.
Overlock the center back edge separately on each piece. Stitch the center back seam from the zipper mark to the bottom, press allowances open. Insert the zipper.
Overlock the vertical and bottom edges of the fly front piece, press to the wrong side and topstitch. Place the fly front piece over the center front and secure along the edges. Stitch the front princess seams, press allowances towards the center and overlock. Attach the outer facing to the front, press allowances towards the facing.
Stitch the side seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
Stitch the side seams of the back and front facings, overlock the bottom edge. Place the facing with the garment and stitch the upper edge, inserting the straps at the front. Clip allowances, turn the facing to the wrong side, and press. Topstitch the inner facing into the seam of the outer facing attachment.
Put on the top, adjust the length of the straps, overlock the bottom edges and secure them to the back facing above the princess seams.
Overlock the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
Sew decorative buttons according to markings.