Paneled V-Front Short Sleeve T-shirt
Introducing a women's short sleeve t-shirt pattern distinguished by its striking V-shaped front panel construction and comfortable, fitted silhouette.
When To Wear
This versatile t-shirt with its unique paneled design is perfect for a variety of casual and smart-casual settings, including:
- Everyday Wear: a stylish and comfortable option for daily activities.
- Smart-Casual Outings: Easily dressed up with accessories for a polished yet relaxed look.
- Layering: Provides a perfect foundation under jackets, cardigans, or blazers.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a close-fitting silhouette designed for comfort and a flattering drape.
Neckline: a classic round neckline, finished with knit bias binding for a clean edge.
Front: Distinguished by a prominent V-shaped paneled front, offering dynamic design opportunities with color blocking or contrasting textures.
Back: Features a center back seam for shaping.
Sleeves: Short, set-in sleeves for ease of movement and a neat finish.
Hem: a straight hemline, designed for a topstitched finish.
Length: Hip length, providing versatile styling options.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in handling knit fabrics, accurate multi-panel construction, and applying bias binding.
Fabric Recommendations
This pattern is designed for knit fabrics with medium stretch, ideal for highlighting the paneled construction:
- Medium stretch knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Knit bias binding (length as specified on the pattern piece)
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Back central insert - 1 piece
- Front central insert – 1 piece
- From main fabric 1:
- Back — 2 pieces
- Front central – 2 pieces
- From main fabric 2:
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch darts on back pieces. Press dart allowances towards the center.
- Attach the central insert to the left back. Overlock the seam allowance. Attach the right back, simultaneously with the center back seam. Overlock the seam allowance.
- Attach the central front insert to the central left. Overlock and press the seam allowance away from the center. Attach the left central. Overlock and press the seam allowance away from the center. Attach the front side PANELs, clipping the seam allowance at the corner. Overlock and press the seam allowances towards the central.
- Stitch the right shoulder seam. Overlock and press the seam allowance towards the back. Finish the neckline edge with bias binding. Stitch the left shoulder seam. Overlock and press the seam allowance towards the back.
- Stitch the side seams. Overlock and press the seam allowances towards the back.
- Overlock the hem seam allowance of the blouse and sleeve, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
