Sleeveless Draped Crossover Top
A chic sleeveless top pattern featuring an elegantly draped crossover front design and a sophisticated stand collar.
When To Wear
This elegant top is perfect for a variety of occasions where you want to make a sophisticated statement:
- Evening Gatherings: Its unique draped design offers a refined look for dinners or social events.
- Business Casual: Pairs beautifully with tailored skirts or trousers for a polished office ensemble.
- Special Occasions: An excellent choice for semi-formal events or celebrations, showcasing intricate detailing.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A tailored, fitted silhouette that gracefully follows the body's curves.
Neckline & Collar: Features a stylish high stand collar at the back that flows into a unique draped crossover design at the front.
Closure: Equipped with a concealed zipper closure at the right side seam for a seamless finish.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design with clean-finished armholes, creating a sleek profile.
Back: Designed with elegant princess seams and a central back seam for a sculpted fit.
Hem: Straight hemline, ideal for tucking in or wearing untucked.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires confident sewing skills, including working with draped fabric, precise collar application, and concealed zipper insertion.
Fabric Recommendations
Achieve the best drape and finish with lightweight to medium-weight blouse fabrics that offer fluidity:
- Natural or blended blouse fabrics (e.g., silk, viscose, polyester blends)
Additional Supplies
CUTTER'S MUST
- Center BACK PANEL with pin tucks - QTY 2
- Side BACK PANEL with pin tucks - QTY 2
- Center FRONT PANEL - QTY 1
- Right Side FRONT PANEL - QTY 1
- Left Lower FRONT PANEL – QTY 1
- Left Upper FRONT PANEL – QTY 1
- COLLAR – QTY 1
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the princess seams and the center seam of the BACK PANEL. Press the seams towards the center and serge. Press the center seam to the left side and serge.
- Attach the left and right SIDE PANELS to the center FRONT PANEL. Serge the SEAM ALLOWANCES and press towards the center.
- Stitch the shoulder seams. Press the seams towards the BACK PANEL and serge.
- Cut a BIAS BINDING equal to the armhole length. Fold the BIAS BINDING in half lengthwise, right sides out, and press. Align the BIAS BINDING with the armhole edge on the right side and stitch, then fold the BIAS BINDING to the wrong side, clip the seams, and topstitch along the fold to the main piece. Press the seam.
- Attach the outer COLLAR to the neckline and the upper edge of the center and SIDE PANEL. Clip the SEAM ALLOWANCE at the “arrow” NOTCH. Fold the inner COLLAR's SEAM ALLOWANCE inwards and topstitch into the outer COLLAR's attachment seam. Attach the inner COLLAR section to the upper edge of the left lower part.
- Stitch the upper and lower left FRONT PANELS, inserting the COLLAR. Overlap the COLLAR towards the center relative to the attachment seam. Serge the SEAM ALLOWANCE. Stitch the left side seam, inserting the COLLAR, also overlapped by half its width. Serge the SEAM ALLOWANCE and press towards the BACK PANEL.
- Serge the right side seams. Insert the ZIPPER.
- Serge the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
