Jersey Top with Shoulder Yokes

Name: Jersey Top with Shoulder Yokes
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4321
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4321

This Minerva sewing pattern features a semi-fitted jersey top, offering a comfortable yet stylish choice for everyday wear or smart casual gatherings. It is defined by a distinctive curved front yoke that extends over the shoulders to the back, embellished with two decorative buttons and contrast piping. The classic short, set-in sleeves and hip-length hem make it suitable for various temperatures and easy styling.

Tech. Description

Jersey Top with Shoulder Yokes

This women's sewing pattern features a semi-fitted jersey top with a distinctive curved front yoke, short sleeves, and decorative button detailing.

When To Wear

This versatile top is perfect for adding a touch of tailored style to:

Everyday & Casual: a comfortable yet stylish choice for daily wear and relaxed outings.
Smart Casual Gatherings: Easily dressed up or down for social events and informal get-togethers.
Transitional Seasons: Its short sleeves and versatile fabric recommendations make it suitable for various temperatures.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted through the bodice for a flattering shape.

Neckline: a simple, elegant neckline.

Yoke: Features a striking curved front yoke that extends over the shoulders to the back, embellished with two decorative buttons at the front yoke points and contrast decorative piping.

Sleeves: Classic short, set-in sleeves.

Back: a clean, unadorned back panel with a matching back yoke.

Hem: a straight, hip-length hem for easy styling.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Involves working with knit fabrics, precise curved seams, attaching shaped yokes, and inserting decorative trim.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose knit fabrics with suitable stretch and drape to highlight the design:

Medium-stretch knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Contrast companion fabric for creative color-blocking

Additional Supplies

2 buttons
Decorative trim

Sewing Instructions

Stitch the darts on the front. Trim the depth with an overlocker.
Fold the front yokes right sides together and stitch the upper edge. Clip the seam allowances and turn right side out. Secure the yokes together along the side and armhole edges. Attach the yoke to the front. Overlock the seam allowances.
Stitch the shoulder edges of the back yoke and the front facing on the outer and inner pieces. Fold the pieces right sides together and stitch the curved edge of the front facing and the back neckline, inserting the decorative trim strip. Clip the seam allowances and turn right side out.
Secure the back yokes together along the side and armhole edges. Attach the back yoke to the back. Overlock the seam allowance.
Place the front facing onto the front yoke and secure between the long marks.
Set the sleeve into the open armhole.
Stitch the side edge and the sleeve edge simultaneously. Overlock the seam allowances.
Overlock the bottom edge of the garment and the bottom edge of the sleeve. Fold the seam allowance to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.
Sew the button through the facing and the front yoke.

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Jersey Top with Shoulder Yokes

When To Wear

Key Design Features

Level Of Difficulty

Fabric Recommendations

Additional Supplies

Sewing Instructions

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