Sport Short Sleeve Top

Name: Sport Short Sleeve Top
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4272
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4272

This fitted sport short sleeve top sewing pattern is drafted to your own measurements, though standard sizing is also an option. It features a close-to-body shape with shaping front panels and a classic round neck, finished with a neat binding. This top is an excellent choice for active and athleisure wear, smart casual styling, or everyday comfort. Choose medium stretch knit fabrics for optimal comfort and fit.

Tech. Description

Sports Short Sleeve Top

Introducing a versatile women's sewing pattern for a fitted sport short-sleeve top, featuring shaping front panels.

When To Wear

This top is designed for comfort and style, making it an excellent choice for:

Active & Athleisure Wear: Perfect for light workouts, sports activities, or casual everyday wear.
Smart Casual Styling: Easily dressed up with skirts or trousers for a polished yet relaxed look.
Everyday Comfort: An ideal basic for comfortable layering or standalone wear in various settings.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted through the body with a flattering, close-to-body shape.

Neckline: Classic round neck, finished with a neat binding.

Sleeves: Short sleeves.

Front: Constructed with a central panel and two side front panels, creating subtle princess-style seams for tailored shaping.

Back: Clean, single-panel back for a smooth finish.

Hem: Straight bottom hem, designed for a clean and simple finish.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires familiarity with sewing knit fabrics, handling curved seams, and attaching neckline binding.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose knit fabrics with good stretch and recovery for optimal comfort and fit:

Medium stretch knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers

Additional Supplies

No additional notions are required.

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
1. Back – 1 piece
2. Center front – 1 piece
3. Side – 2 pieces
4. Sleeve – 2 pieces

Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.6 – 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity.

Sewing Instructions

Stitch the side PANELs of the front to the center. Serge seams and press towards the center.
Stitch the right shoulder seam. Serge the seam and press towards the back. Cut a bias binding 4 cm wide, equal to the length of the neckline. Fold the trim strip in half with the right side out and press. Place the trim strip on the wrong side of the neckline and stitch. Turn to the right side and topstitch. Stitch the left shoulder seam. Serge the seam allowance and press towards the back. Place a bar tack on the neckline at the shoulder seam level.
Set the SLEEVEs into the armholes, matching the notches. Serge seams and press.
Stitch the side seams simultaneously with the sleeve seam. Serge seam allowances.
Serge the bottom edge of the garment, the bottom edge of the sleeve. Fold to the wrong side, press and topstitch.

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