Sleeveless Top with Diagonal Gathered Front

Name: Sleeveless Top with Diagonal Gathered Front
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2907
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2907

A women's sleeveless pull-on top of hip length with a diagonal seam across the front: the lower front is gathered into it at the shoulder end. Neckline and armholes are finished with bias binding. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: soft, drapey fabrics that gather well: viscose or cotton jersey, crepe, viscose challis.

Tech. Description

Sleeveless Top with Diagonal Gathered Front

A women's sleeveless pull-on top of hip length with a diagonal seam across the front: the lower front is gathered into it at the shoulder end. Neckline and armholes are finished with bias binding.

When To Wear

In summer, on its own with trousers or a skirt.
Under a jacket or cardigan at the office in spring and autumn.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Semi-fitted, no darts, no fastening.

Length: Hip length, straight hem.

Neckline: Round neckline bound with a 4 cm bias strip folded in half, turned to the inside and topstitched along the fold.

Sleeves: Sleeveless; armholes bound in the same way.

Front: Upper front and lower front joined by a diagonal seam from one shoulder to the opposite side seam; the upper edge of the lower front is gathered from the shoulder edge to a mark, so the gathers sit near the shoulder.

Back: Two pieces with a centre back seam.

Finishing: Seams overlocked; hem turned up and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Few pieces; the only techniques are gathering one edge into a seam and applying bias binding.

Fabric Recommendations

Soft, drapey fabrics that gather well: viscose or cotton jersey, crepe, viscose challis.

Additional Supplies

Bias binding 4 cm wide, ready-made or cut from the main fabric

CUTTER'S MUST

From main fabric:
- Back – 2 pieces
- Upper Front – 1 piece
- Lower Front – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Stitch the center back seam. Overlock the seam allowances and press them towards the left side.
Along the upper edge of the Lower Front, from the shoulder edge to the mark, stitch with a loosened upper thread and gather. Stitch the Upper Front and Lower Front together. Overlock the seam allowances and press them upwards.
Stitch the right shoulder seam, press the seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
Cut (if not ready-made) a bias binding 4 cm wide and a length equal to the neckline length + 5 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the binding along the neckline edge, right side to right side, and stitch. Clip the seam allowances. Fold the binding to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold to the main piece. Press the seam.
Stitch the left shoulder seam, press the seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
Cut (if not ready-made) a bias binding 4 cm wide and a length equal to the armhole length + 5 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the binding along the armhole edge, right side to right side, and stitch. Clip the seam allowances. Fold the binding to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold to the main piece. Press the seam.
Stitch the side seams, press the seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
Overlock the hem allowance of the garment, press it to the wrong side and topstitch.