Jersey Top with Flounced Neckline
Introducing a chic women's jersey top sewing pattern, distinguished by its square neckline and delicate multi-layer flounces that adorn the shoulders and neckline.
When To Wear
This versatile knit blouse is perfect for adding a touch of playful elegance to various occasions:
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Casual Gatherings: Its comfortable knit fabric and stylish flounce detail make it ideal for everyday wear or relaxed social events.
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Evening & Dinner Outings: Pair with tailored trousers or a skirt for a refined yet feminine look perfect for dinner or a night out.
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Spring & Summer Wear: The sleeveless design and light fabric are perfectly suited for warmer seasons, offering comfort and style.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the bust and gently skimming the torso for a comfortable yet defined shape.
Neckline: Features a flattering square neckline at both the front and back.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design enhanced by multiple layers of delicate flounces cascading over the shoulders, creating a decorative cap-sleeve effect.
Back: Clean back with a square neckline, mirroring the front and adorned with cascading flounces.
Length: Designed to finish at the hip, suitable for tucking in or wearing untucked.
Closure: Pullover style, designed without closures for easy wear.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires experience with knit fabrics, assembling multiple flounce details, and working with linings.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose knit fabrics with medium stretch for the main garment:
- Medium-stretch knit fabrics (natural or blended fibers)
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Back - 1 piece
- Front - 1 piece
- Flounce 1 — 2 pieces
- Flounce 2 — 2 pieces
- Flounce 3 — 2 pieces
- From lining fabric:
- Front lining — 1 piece
- Back lining — 1 piece
Tip: When sewing knit fabrics, use a special elastic stitch or a narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.8 cm. The hem allowance should be topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity. Alternatively, you can sew the pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread serger.
Sewing Instructions
- Along the side seams of the front, sew a stitch with loosened upper thread and gather.
- Facing the outer edge of flounce 1. Turn to the right side. Facing the outer edge of flounce 2. Turn to the right side. Align the edges of flounce 2. Clip the seam allowance at the shoulder seam notch. Serge the section from the notch to the side edge. Facing the outer edge of flounce 3. Turn to the right side. Clip the seam allowance at the corner near the shoulder edge. Align the seam allowances of all flounces along the back neckline. Stitch the shoulder edges, inserting the seam allowance of flounce 3. Insert flounce 1 into the front neckline, and all 3 flounces are inserted into the back neckline. Topstitch flounce 2 onto the front according to the markings. Topstitch flounce 3 onto the front as shown in the technical drawing.
- Stitch the shoulder edges of the lining. Press the seam allowances open. Place the lining on the right side of the blouse and facing the neckline. Turn the lining to the wrong side.
- Stitch the side edges of the blouse and the lining.
- Facing the armhole edges with the lining in 2 steps: first the front armhole edge, then the back armhole edge.
- Serge the hem allowance of the blouse, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
