Jersey Top with Gathered Shoulders and Hem Band

Name: Jersey Top with Gathered Shoulders and Hem Band
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4014
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4014

A women's sleeveless hip-length top in stretch knit, with gathers at the front shoulders and front neckline, a doubled collar sewn into a ring and a gathered lower edge set into a doubled hem band. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabric with medium to high stretch, of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Jersey Top with Gathered Shoulders and Hem Band

A women's sleeveless hip-length top in stretch knit, with gathers at the front shoulders and front neckline, a doubled collar sewn into a ring and a gathered lower edge set into a doubled hem band.

When To Wear

In summer on its own with trousers, jeans or a skirt.
In cooler weather under a jacket or cardigan.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Loose, bloused body gathered into a close-fitting band at the hip.

Length: Hip length.

Collar: A soft collar cut in one piece, stitched into a ring, folded lengthwise with the right side out and attached to the neckline, which is gathered at the front between marks. The collar has no opening, so it must pass over the head.

Front: One piece, gathered along the shoulder seams and at the centre of the neckline.

Back: One plain piece.

Sleeves: Sleeveless; armhole edges serged, turned to the wrong side and topstitched.

Waist: The lower edge of the body is gathered and attached to a band stitched into a ring and folded in half lengthwise.

Finishing: Seams sewn with an elastic or narrow zigzag stitch, or on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Four pieces, gathering, a collar and a band sewn into rings; basic experience with knits is needed.

Fabric Recommendations

Knit fabric with medium to high stretch, of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

No notions are listed; a twin needle or a 3- or 4-thread overlocker is recommended for knit seams and hems.

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: Armhole allowances 1.2 cm. All other seams 0.8 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.

From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece
- Front – 1 piece
- Collar – 1 piece
- Waistband – 1 piece

Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics 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 to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker.

Sewing Instructions

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match! Attention! Before starting work, check that your head passes through the collar stitched into a ring.

Along the shoulder edges of the front, stitch with loosely tensioned stitches and gather. Stitch the shoulder and side seams. Serge allowances and press towards the back.
Along the neckline of the front between the marks, stitch with loosely tensioned stitches and gather. Stitch the collar into a ring. Fold lengthwise in half with the right side out and attach to the neckline. Serge the seam.
Along the bottom of the garment, stitch with loosely tensioned stitches and gather. Stitch the waistband into a ring. Fold lengthwise in half with the right side out and attach to the bottom of the blouson. Serge the seam.
Serge the armhole edges. Fold to the wrong side, press and topstitch.