Cowl Neck Knit Top with Banded Hem

Name: Cowl Neck Knit Top with Banded Hem
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4119
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4119

A women's sleeveless hip-length top for stretch knit, with a cowl neckline draping at the front and a doubled band at the hem that draws the body in slightly. Only three pieces: front, back and band, all cut on the fold. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabric with medium or high stretch, of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Cowl Neck Knit Top with Banded Hem

When To Wear

In summer with jeans, trousers or skirts.
Under a jacket or cardigan for the office.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Loose, blouson body drawn in by the hem band.

Length: Hip length.

Neckline: Cowl at the front falling in soft folds; neckline edge overlocked, turned and topstitched.

Sleeves: Sleeveless with the shoulder extended over the upper arm; armhole edges overlocked, turned and topstitched.

Back: One piece cut on the fold, with no centre back seam.

Waist: Hem band folded in half and stitched to the lower edge while slightly stretched; its seam sits at the left side seam.

Finishing: Seams sewn with an elastic stitch or on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker, allowances trimmed to 0.8 cm.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Three pieces, straight side and shoulder seams, turned and topstitched edges, one band attached with light stretching.

Fabric Recommendations

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

Additional Supplies

None besides fabric and thread; there is no closure.

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: neckline and armhole allowances – 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

Sewing Instructions

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match! 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 side and shoulder seams. Serge allowances and press towards the back.
Serge the neckline edge. Fold the allowance to the wrong side and topstitch.
Serge the armhole edge, fold the allowance to the wrong side and topstitch.
Stitch the bottom into a loop. Fold the bottom in half lengthwise, right sides out, and attach to the bottom edge of the garment, stretching slightly. The seam of the bottom is located at the left side seam. Serge the allowance.