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Cowl Neck Knit Top with Banded Hem

Pattern #4119
Tech. Description

Cowl Neck Knit Top with Banded Hem

Introducing a versatile knit top pattern featuring a gracefully draped cowl neckline and a comfortable, relaxed silhouette finished with a broad banded hem.

When To Wear

This comfortable & stylish top is perfect for a variety of casual and semi-casual settings, making it an excellent choice for:

  • Everyday Comfort: Ideal for daily wear, providing both ease and a touch of elegance.
  • Casual Outings: Pair with jeans or skirts for a relaxed yet put-together look for lunches or errands.
  • Layering Piece: Works beautifully under cardigans or jackets during cooler weather while maintaining its stylish neckline.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a relaxed fit through the body, gently tapering to a fitted banded hem.

Neckline: a soft, draped cowl neck creating elegant folds at the front neckline.

Sleeves: Short dolman sleeves, cut integrated with the bodice for a seamless shoulder line.

Hem: a deep, fitted band finishes the bottom edge, gathering the relaxed body for a stylish fit.

Back: a clean, smooth back panel designed for comfort and simplicity.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires experience working with knit fabrics, including understanding their stretch properties and utilizing specialized sewing machine stitches or an overlocker for durable, elastic seams.

Fabric Recommendations

Select knit fabrics that offer good drape and stretch for the best cowl effect and comfort:

  • Knit fabric of medium or high stretch made from natural or blended fibers

Additional Supplies

No additional notions are required.

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.

  1. Stitch side and shoulder seams. Serge allowances and press towards the back.
  2. Serge the neckline edge. Fold the allowance to the wrong side and topstitch.
  3. Serge the armhole edge, fold the allowance to the wrong side and topstitch.
  4. 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.

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