V-Neck Kaftan Top Drawstring Scalloped Trim

Name: V-Neck Kaftan Top Drawstring Scalloped Trim
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4130
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4130

A loose women's kaftan top made of one front and one back joined only at the shoulders, with a faced V-neck and a self-fabric tie drawn through casings at the waist. The open side edges are hemmed and trimmed with narrow lace. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: light fabrics of natural or blended fibres with a border print (coupon fabric).

Tech. Description

V-Neck Kaftan Top Drawstring Scalloped Trim

When To Wear

In hot weather, over swimwear on the beach or by the pool.
With shorts, slim trousers or a skirt for summer holidays.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Wide and loose, gathered in at the waist by the tie; the width of the front and back falls over the arms to form the sleeves.

Neckline: Deep V-neck finished with front and back facings, turned inside and topstitched along the inner edge.

Sleeves: No separate sleeves; the side edges are overlocked, turned and topstitched, with a lace trim 1–1.5 cm wide stitched along them.

Waist: Two casing strips stitched to the wrong side of the front and back 0.1 cm from the folds; a tie 4 cm wide, about the waist measurement plus 1 m long, runs through them and comes out through two buttonholes at the front.

Finishing: The lower edge and the outer edges of the facings have no seam allowance, so the hem is meant to fall on the finished edge of a border-print fabric.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Two main pieces, shoulder seams, a faced V-neck, straight casings and a tie.

Fabric Recommendations

Light fabrics of natural or blended fibres with a border print (coupon fabric).

Additional Supplies

Lace trim 1–1.5 cm wide (approximate length given on the pattern pieces)

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: all seams 1 cm. Seam allowance at the bottom and outer edges of the back and front facings – 0 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 (don't forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces).

From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece
- Front – 1 piece
- Placket – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

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

Stitch shoulder seams. Press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
Stitch shoulder seams of facings, press seam allowances open. Overlock outer edge.
Place facing and neckline right sides together and stitch neckline edge. Clip seam allowances, turn facing to the wrong side and topstitch along the inner edge to the main garment.
Overlock side edges, press to the wrong side and topstitch. Topstitch trim along side edges.
Overlock and cut two buttonholes on the front for the tie. Press short edges of the placket to the wrong side and topstitch. Press long edges of the placket to the wrong side. Place the placket from the wrong side onto the front and back according to markings and topstitch 0.1 cm from the fold.
Cut a tie of the required length (approximately, waist circumference + 1.0 m) and 4 cm width. Press the tie in half lengthwise, right side out. Then unfold and press long edges towards the marked center line. Fold short seam allowances inwards and topstitch the tie 0.1 cm from the edge. Thread the tie through the plackets.