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Knot Front Knit Top

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Knot Front Knit Top

Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a chic knit dress featuring a striking knot-front detail that creates a flattering V-neckline and a subtle cut-out.

When To Wear

This comfortable yet stylish knit dress is ideal for a variety of informal and semi-formal occasions, making it a versatile addition to your wardrobe for:

  • Casual Gatherings: Perfect for relaxed outings where comfort and style are key.
  • Daytime Events: a sophisticated choice for brunches, garden parties, or informal celebrations.
  • Transitional Seasons: The long sleeves and midi length provide ideal coverage for cooler spring or autumn days.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a fitted silhouette that gracefully follows the body's curves, extending to a midi length.

Neckline: a deep V-neckline elegantly formed by the unique knot-front construction.

Front Detail: a distinctive knot or twist at the center front of the bodice, creating an alluring small cut-out just below the bust.

Sleeves: Long, set-in sleeves that offer elegant coverage.

Back: Features a simple, clean design with a subtle scooped back neckline and a central seam running down the back.

Length: Midi length, falling gracefully to mid-calf.

Closure: Designed as a pull-on style, typical for knit garments, with no visible closures.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires confident handling of knit fabrics and precision in constructing the intricate knot-front detail, along with standard garment assembly skills.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose soft, pliable knit fabrics with medium to high stretch from natural or blended fibers to ensure comfort and a beautiful drape:

  • Knit fabrics (jersey, interlock, ity knit) with medium to high stretch, made from natural or blended fibers

Additional Supplies

No additional notions are required.

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, sleeve hem allowance, back neckline allowances, inner and outer front allowances, outer front bottom allowance – 1.5 cm, other seams 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 – 2 pieces
    • Outer front – 1 piece
    • Inner front – 1 piece on fold
    • Sleeve – 2 pieces

Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim allowances to 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is stitched 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

  1. Stitch the center back seam. Press allowances to the left side and serge.
  2. On the outer front, serge the neckline edge and the bottom edge, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
  3. Stitch the bust darts, press the dart fullness upwards. Serge the neckline edge of the inner front, press to the wrong side and topstitch. Twist the outer front, creating a knot in the center, place wrong side onto the right side of the inner front and secure at the shoulder, side, and armhole edges.
  4. Stitch the shoulder seams (back neckline allowance is 1.5 cm longer), press allowances towards the back and serge. Serge the back neckline allowance, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
  5. Stitch the side seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
  6. Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and serge. Set sleeves into armholes, matching notches, press allowances and serge.
  7. Serge the bottom edge of the garment and sleeves, press to the wrong side and topstitch.

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