V-Neck Short Sleeve Knit Top with Decorative Trim

Name: V-Neck Short Sleeve Knit Top with Decorative Trim
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2479
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2479

A women's hip-length top for knit fabric, with a V-neckline, inverted pleats at the front shoulder edges and a 2 cm decorative trim stitched down the centre front from the point of the V to the hem. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabric with medium stretch, from natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

V-Neck Short Sleeve Knit Top with Decorative Trim

A women's hip-length top for knit fabric, with a V-neckline, inverted pleats at the front shoulder edges and a 2 cm decorative trim stitched down the centre front from the point of the V to the hem.

When To Wear

In spring and summer with jeans, trousers or a skirt.
Under a cardigan or an unbuttoned jacket at the office.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Straight, close to the body, ending at the hip.

Neckline: V-neck at the front, round neckline at the back, both finished with interfaced facings that are turned to the inside and tacked to the shoulder seams.

Front: One piece with no centre seam. Inverted pleats are stitched at each shoulder edge next to the neckline and secured; the decorative trim is topstitched along the markings on the front pattern piece.

Sleeves: Short set-in sleeves.

Back: One plain piece.

Finishing: Hems of the body and sleeves serged, turned up 2 cm and topstitched, with a twin needle or a coverstitch machine to keep the stretch.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Few pieces and straight seams; the steps that need care are folding the shoulder pleats, placing the trim on the markings, turning the V-neck facing and sewing knit fabric with a stretch stitch or overlocker.

Fabric Recommendations

Knit fabric with medium stretch, from natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Decorative trim, 2 cm wide (approximate length is given on the front pattern piece)
Fusible interfacing for knits (front and back neckline facings)

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, the patterns are without seam allowances. Seam allowances: Hem allowance for the garment bottom and sleeve bottom – 2 cm, other allowances - 1.0 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. When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece
- Front – 1 piece
- 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: Cut pieces from knit fabrics 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.

Fold and stitch the inverted pleats on the front shoulder edge. Press the pleat depths open. Secure the pleats.
Topstitch the decorative trim on the front according to the markings.
Stitch the shoulder and side seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances and serge. Set sleeves into armholes, press allowances and serge.
Stitch the shoulder seams of the facings. Press allowances open. Serge the outer edge. Place the facing right side down onto the right side of the main garment and stitch the neckline. Clip allowances at curves, turn facing to the wrong side and press. Attach facing to shoulder seams.
Serge the bottom edge of the garment and sleeves, press towards the wrong side and topstitch.