Criss-Cross Back Asymmetric Hem Top

Name: Criss-Cross Back Asymmetric Hem Top
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4567
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4567

A women's sleeveless top for low-stretch knit with bust darts and a bound round neckline. The back is made of two pieces that cross over each other diagonally and end in long points below the straight front hem. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: firm, low-stretch knit of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Criss-Cross Back Asymmetric Hem Top

When To Wear

In summer on its own with trousers, jeans or a straight skirt.
Under an open jacket or cardigan, with the back points showing below it.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Semi-fitted, shaped by bust darts.

Length: Hip length at the front; the back points hang lower.

Neckline: Round, bound with a strip of the main fabric folded in half; no seam allowance at the neck edge.

Sleeves: Sleeveless; armholes overlocked, turned in and topstitched.

Front: One piece with bust darts pressed upwards and a straight hem.

Back: Two pieces, the left overlapping the right, crossing from the shoulders to pointed ends that open into a slit at the centre.

Finishing: Armholes, hem and back edges overlocked in one continuous line, turned in and topstitched. The left shoulder seam is sewn last, after the neckline is bound.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Three pieces, darts, a turned and topstitched edge finish and a bound neckline on knit fabric.

Fabric Recommendations

Firm, low-stretch knit of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

None besides fabric and thread.

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, they include seam allowances. If the contour is single, the patterns do not include seam allowances. Seam allowances: hem allowance — 1.2 cm; neckline allowance – 0 cm; other seams 1 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much material you will need. When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

Back – 2 pieces
Front – 1 piece
Neckline Facing – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Stitch the bust darts, press the dart allowances upwards.
Overlap the left Back on the right Back and pin. Stitch the right shoulder seam, press the seam allowances towards the back and serge. Stitch the side seams, press the seam allowances towards the back and serge.
Serge the armhole edges, the hem and the centre back edges in one continuous line, starting at the back neckline. Fold the allowance inwards and topstitch.
Press the Neckline Facing in half lengthwise, fold its seam allowances inwards and press. Bind the neckline with it.
Stitch and serge the left shoulder seam.