Sleeveless V-Neck Pleated Swing Top

Name: Sleeveless V-Neck Pleated Swing Top
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2468
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2468

A sleeveless women's top that widens to the hem, with a deep V-neck at front and back, an inverted pleat at the centre front and separate side panels set below the armholes, gathered at the top edge by elastic in a casing. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: blouse fabrics made of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

V-Neck Pleated Swing Top

When To Wear

In summer with shorts, slim trousers or a straight skirt.
Over a fitted T-shirt or thin long-sleeve top in spring.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Trapeze shape, loose from the chest to the hem.

Length: Hip length, straight hem.

Neckline: Deep V at the front and a V at the back, finished together with the armholes by one-piece facings for the front and back.

Sleeves: Sleeveless, wide shoulder straps.

Front: Cut in one piece on the fold, with an inverted pleat at the centre front starting from the point of the V.

Back: Cut in one piece on the fold, no centre back seam.

Sides: Two side panels joined to the front and back below the armholes. The top edge of each panel is turned to form a casing for 5 cm wide elastic, which is stitched down at marked vertical lines.

Finishing: Hem turned up twice by 1 cm and topstitched; shoulder seams sewn after the facings are attached.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Few pieces; the steps are an inverted pleat, an elastic casing and an all-in-one neck and armhole facing.

Fabric Recommendations

Blouse fabrics made of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (front and back facings)
Elastic, 5 cm wide (approximate length is marked on the side panel pattern piece)

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, they include seam allowances. If the contour is single, the patterns do not include seam allowances. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm; hem allowance – 2.0 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) 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 - 1 piece with fold
- Front - 1 piece with fold
- Side - 2 pieces
- Back facing – 1 piece
- Front facing – 1 piece
From fusible interfacing:
- Back facing – 1 piece
- Front facing – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Fuse interfacing to the relevant pieces.
Form and secure the inverted pleat on the front piece.
Cut the elastic tape into two parts. Overlock the allowance of the upper edge on the side pieces. Press the self-faced facing along the marked line to the wrong side and topstitch, forming a casing. Thread the elastic tape through the casing, securing it along the marked vertical lines.
Stitch the side panels to the back, press allowances and overlock. Stitch the side panels to the front, press allowances and overlock.
Overlock the lower edges of the back and front facings. Place the back facing onto the back and stitch along the neckline and armhole edges, securing the side pleat. Trim allowances at the corner, turn the facing to the wrong side, straighten, and press. Place the front facing onto the front and stitch along the neckline and armhole edges, securing the side pleat. Trim allowances at the corner, turn the facing to the wrong side, straighten, and press.
Stitch the shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
Turn up the hem of the garment twice by 1 cm to the wrong side and topstitch.