Strap Top with Collar & Lapels
A chic women's sewing pattern for a fitted vest-style top, featuring a sharp collared neckline, a double-breasted front, and slender shoulder straps.
When To Wear:
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Office & Business Casual: a sophisticated alternative to a blouse or shell for professional settings.
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Evening & Smart Events: Pair with tailored trousers or a skirt for a polished going-out look.
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Seasonal Layering: a versatile piece that can be worn alone or layered under jackets and blazers.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the bodice with a sleeveless design, shaping the torso gracefully.
Neckline & Collar: Features a sharp, V-shaped collared neckline with pointed lapels, creating a stylish faux-double-breasted aesthetic.
Shoulder: Slender shoulder straps provide support and contribute to the top's delicate profile.
Front: Detailed with vertical princess seams for shaping, a faux-double-breasted front panel, and a prominent single button closure.
Back: Shaped with vertical seams (princess seams) to ensure a close and contoured fit.
Hem: Finishes straight across the waistline for a clean and contemporary look.
Length: Designed to hit around the natural waist, offering a modern and flattering crop.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves precise collar and lapel construction, strap attachment, lining integration, and buttonhole creation.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose dressmaking fabrics that offer both drape and some structure, such as:
- Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- 2 buttons
- Fusible interfacing
- Lining fabric
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Center front - 4 pieces
- Side - 2 pieces
- Back side – 2 pieces
- Center back – 2 pieces
- Collar piece – 4 pieces
- From lining fabric:
- Center back - 2 pieces
- Back side - 2 pieces
- Front side - 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Center front – 2 pieces
- Collar piece – 4 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse fusible interfacing to the inner center front and collar pieces.
- Stitch the princess seams on the back, press the seam allowances towards the center. Stitch the center back seam. Press the seam allowance open.
- Stitch the princess seams on the front pieces, press the seam allowances towards the center. Stitch the side seams. Press the seam allowances open. Attach the collar piece to the front. Press the seam allowance open.
- Cut a trim strip 6 cm wide. Fold in half lengthwise and press. Fold the outer edges towards the center and press again. Stitch the folds along the strap 0.2 cm from the edge.
- Stitch the lining pieces similarly to the main pieces, leaving an opening in the left side seam. Attach the inner front and inner collar piece.
- Place the main and lining pieces right sides together and stitch along the contour, inserting the straps. Turn right side out through the opening. Close the opening.
- Make buttonholes on the front panels and sew on buttons.
