Sport Short Sleeve Top

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

Pattern #4272

A women's fitted short-sleeved top in knit fabric, with curved seams on the front that separate a centre panel from two side panels. The round neck is finished with a bias binding. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabric with medium stretch, in natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Sports Short Sleeve Top

A women's fitted short-sleeved top in knit fabric, with curved seams on the front that separate a centre panel from two side panels. The round neck is finished with a bias binding.

When To Wear

For training, walks and other active days, with leggings or track trousers.
As an everyday T-shirt with jeans or shorts in summer.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close-fitting, shaped by the curved front panel seams.

Length: Hip length.

Neckline: Round neck finished with a 4 cm bias strip folded in half and topstitched; bar tack at the shoulder seam.

Sleeves: Short set-in sleeves, sewn in one line with the side seams.

Front: Centre front panel and two side panels; the side panels run over the shoulders and include the armholes.

Back: One piece, no seams.

Finishing: Seams sewn with a stretch or narrow zigzag stitch; hems twin-needle topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Four pattern pieces, a bias neck binding and simple hems; some practice with knit fabric helps.

Fabric Recommendations

Knit fabric with medium stretch, in natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

None besides fabric and thread.

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.