Sleeveless Jersey Top with Pleated Neck Band

Name: Sleeveless Jersey Top with Pleated Neck Band
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4020
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4020

A women's sleeveless fitted top for knit fabric, hip length, with a draped front neckline formed by pleats and framed by wide shaped bands that run over the shoulders as straps. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabric with medium or low stretch, of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Sleeveless Jersey Top with Pleated Neck Band

A women's sleeveless fitted top for knit fabric, hip length, with a draped front neckline formed by pleats and framed by wide shaped bands that run over the shoulders as straps.

When To Wear

In summer on its own with skirts or trousers.
Under a jacket or cardigan in cooler weather.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close-fitting, straight, for knit fabric with medium to low stretch.

Neckline: Front upper edge turned under and topstitched, then laid in pleats by the markings so it falls in soft folds; round back neckline.

Front: Centre front panel set between two shaped front bands; the bands form the shoulder straps and continue down the front to the armhole.

Sleeves: Sleeveless; armholes turned under and topstitched.

Back: One piece, plain.

Finishing: All edges serged, turned to the wrong side and topstitched; the hem with a twin needle to keep its stretch.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Three pattern pieces, a few pleats and straight seams in knit fabric; the only fiddly step is joining the front to the bands at the clipped notch.

Fabric Recommendations

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

Additional Supplies

Twin needle for the hem; no other notions are needed.

Cutter's Must

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

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 to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker.

Serge the upper edge of the front, press to the wrong side and topstitch. Form and secure the pleats according to the markings.
Attach the front to the plackets, clip the seam allowances at the notch, press towards the placket and serge.
Stitch the side and shoulder seams, press the seam allowances towards the back and serge.
Serge the bottom edge of the garment, the armhole edges, the back neckline edge, and the raw edge of the front placket. Fold to the wrong side, press and topstitch.