Contrast Shoulder Flounce T-Shirt

Name: Contrast Shoulder Flounce T-Shirt
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2406
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2406

A women's T-shirt for knit fabric with short set-in sleeves, folded contrast cuffs and a folded contrast flounce caught into the top of each armhole seam. Round neckline finished with a folded neckband. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: medium-stretch knit of natural or blended fibres in two contrasting colours: one for the body, sleeves and neckband, the other for the cuffs and flounces.

Tech. Description

Contrast Shoulder Flounce T-Shirt

When To Wear

In summer with jeans, shorts or a skirt.
In spring and autumn under a jacket or cardigan.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Straight, hip length.

Neckline: Round, finished with a band joined into a ring, folded in half lengthwise and stitched in while slightly stretched.

Sleeves: Short, set-in, with a cuff joined into a ring and folded in half lengthwise. A flounce, folded in half lengthwise, is inserted into the armhole seam over the shoulder and stands out over the sleeve head.

Front: One piece, with no darts or seams.

Back: One piece, with no centre back seam.

Finishing: Hem turned 1.5 cm to the wrong side and topstitched; a twin needle or coverstitch keeps it stretchy.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Six pattern pieces, a folded neckband and cuffs, and a flounce inserted while setting in the sleeves. Can be sewn on an overlocker.

Fabric Recommendations

Medium-stretch knit of natural or blended fibres in two contrasting colours: one for the body, sleeves and neckband, the other for the cuffs and flounces.

Additional Supplies

Contrast knit fabric for the cuffs and flounces

Cutter's Must

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece
- Front – 1 piece
- Neckline facing – 1 piece
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
From main fabric 1:
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Flounce – 2 pieces

Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker.

Sewing Instructions

Stitch shoulder and side seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
Stitch neckline facing into a loop, press allowances open. Fold facing in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Attach facing to the neckline, stretching slightly. Press allowances and serge.
Press the flounce piece in half lengthwise, right side out.
Stitch sleeve seam, press allowances and serge. Set sleeves into armholes, inserting flounces, press allowances and serge.
Stitch cuff into a loop, press allowances open. Fold cuff in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Attach cuff to the bottom of the sleeve. Press allowances and serge.
Serge the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.