Asymmetric Front Fold Top

Name: Asymmetric Front Fold Top
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4087
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4087

A loose women's top for stretch knit with cut-on cap sleeves, a round neckline and a diagonal fold on the front that runs from the neckline down to the hem band. The body blouses over a double-layer band at the hip. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit with medium to high stretch, in natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Asymmetric Front Fold Top

When To Wear

In spring and summer with jeans, slim trousers or a pencil skirt.
Under an open jacket or cardigan in cooler weather.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Loose, blousing over the hem band.

Length: Hip length, including the band.

Neckline: Round neckline, edge overlocked, turned to the wrong side and topstitched.

Front: One piece with a folded layer that crosses the front diagonally from the left neckline to the band; in the drawing it is held near the neckline with a decorative pin.

Sleeves: Cut-on cap sleeves over a dropped shoulder line; armhole edges overlocked, turned and topstitched.

Back: One piece cut on the fold.

Waist: A hem band cut on the fold, joined into a ring, folded in half lengthwise and attached with slight stretch, so the body gathers into it. The band seam sits at the left side seam.

Finishing: Seams sewn with a stretch or narrow zigzag stitch, or on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker; 1.5 cm allowances at the neckline and armholes.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Three pieces, side and shoulder seams, turned-and-stitched edges and a folded band. Some practice with stretch knit is useful.

Fabric Recommendations

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

Additional Supplies

Decorative pin or brooch for the front fold, as shown on the drawing (optional)
Twin needle or coverstitch machine for topstitching the edges

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: Neckline and armhole seam allowance – 1.5 cm, other seams 1 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:
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Bottom – 1 piece on fold

Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. 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.

Sewing Instructions

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

Stitch side and shoulder seams. Overlock allowances and press towards the back.
Overlock the neckline edge, fold to the wrong side and topstitch.
Overlock the armhole edge, fold to the wrong side and topstitch.
Stitch the bottom seam. Overlock the allowance. Fold the bottom in half lengthwise and attach, stretching it slightly. The seam is located at the left side seam. Overlock the allowance and press downwards.