Sweetheart Neck Gathered Tank Top

Name: Sweetheart Neck Gathered Tank Top
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4158
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4158

A women's sleeveless knit top of hip length with a sweetheart neckline. The front is gathered at the centre by 0.5 cm elastic, its top edge is bound with bias tape, and two front plackets frame the neckline and run into wide shoulder straps. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: for knit fabric only: knit with medium stretch, in natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Sweetheart Neck Gathered Tank Top

When To Wear

In summer with jeans, shorts or skirts.
Under a cardigan or jacket in spring and autumn.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close-fitting, straight to the hips.

Length: Hip length.

Neckline: Sweetheart shape at the front, bound with bias tape that forms a point at the centre; the point of the binding is stitched down. The back has a scoop neck turned to the inside and topstitched.

Front: One-piece front with elastic stitched on along the markings, giving soft gathers below the centre point. Two plackets are attached along its sides and continue over the shoulders as wide straps.

Sleeves: Sleeveless. Armholes overlocked, turned in 1.5 cm and topstitched.

Back: One plain piece.

Finishing: Hem turned up 1.5 cm and topstitched with a twin needle; seams can be sewn on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Four pieces and four steps; the techniques are stitching elastic on, binding an edge with bias tape and stretch stitching on knit fabric.

Fabric Recommendations

For knit fabric only: knit with medium stretch, in natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Elastic, 0.5 cm wide
Bias tape

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: Hem allowance, back neckline edge, back and front armhole edges, front placket edge from shoulder seam to mark – 1.5 cm, top edge of front – 0 cm, other seams 0.7 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. When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

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

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 overlock machine.

Sewing Instructions

Topstitch elastic to the front according to the markings. Finish the top edge of the front with bias tape. Stitch the resulting corner on the bias tape.
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 seam allowances towards the back, and serge.
Serge the bottom edge of the garment, armhole edges, back neckline edge, and the unfinished edge of the front placket. Fold to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.