Asymmetrical Wrap Front Short Sleeve Top

Name: Asymmetrical Wrap Front Short Sleeve Top
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2848
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2848

A women's hip-length top in knit fabric with short set-in sleeves, a round neckline finished with a folded neckband, and a layered asymmetric front: the upper front, with a centre seam and inverted pleats, ends in a curved hemmed edge that sweeps across a separate lower front panel. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: soft knit of medium stretch, in natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Asymmetrical Wrap Front Short Sleeve Top

When To Wear

In spring and summer with trousers, jeans or a straight skirt.
Under a jacket or cardigan for everyday wear.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close to the body, for knit fabric with medium stretch.

Length: Hip length.

Neckline: Round, finished with a band folded in half and stretched slightly as it is set in; the band joint sits at the left shoulder seam.

Sleeves: Short, set-in.

Front: Right and left fronts joined by a centre front seam, with inverted pleats laid and secured at the waist. The shaped lower edge of the front is hemmed and lies over the lower front panel, which has its own hemmed vertical and lower edges; the two layers are joined by a horizontal seam and at the side seam.

Back: One piece cut on the fold, plain.

Finishing: Seams sewn with a stretch or narrow zigzag stitch, or on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker; hems topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Knit fabric, a two-layer front with a curved hemmed edge, pleats and a stretched neckband.

Fabric Recommendations

Soft knit of medium stretch, in natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

No notions listed; a twin needle or a coverstitch machine for the hems

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, seam allowances are not included. Seam allowances: all seams - 1.0 cm; hem allowance for the garment bottom and sleeve - 2 cm; vertical seam allowance for the lower front – 2 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! Attention! Markings on the patterns are made on the right side!

From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Right Front – 1 piece
- Left Front – 1 piece
- Lower Front – 1 piece
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Neckline Facing – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.8 cm. 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 overlock machine.

Stitch the center front seam, press seam allowances to the left side, serge. Form and secure the inverted pleats.
Serge the vertical and bottom edges of the lower front, press to the wrong side and topstitch. Serge the bottom and bottom shaped edges of the front, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
Place the front piece with its wrong side onto the right side of the lower front. Stitch the horizontal yoke seam, press seam allowances and serge. Smooth out the front, secure along the side edge.
Stitch shoulder and side seams, press seam allowances towards the back and serge.
Stitch the neckline facing into a loop, fold lengthwise in half and stitch into the neckline, slightly stretching the facing. The seam is located near the left shoulder seam. Serge seam allowances and press towards the main garment.
Stitch the sleeve seam, press seam allowances towards the back and serge. Set sleeves into armholes, matching notches, press seam allowances and serge.
Serge the hem allowance of the back bottom and sleeve bottom, press to the wrong side and topstitch.