Dolman Sleeve Knit Top with Lace Panels

Name: Dolman Sleeve Knit Top with Lace Panels
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4805
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4805

This women's sewing pattern is drafted to your own measurements, or a standard size if preferred, and presents a stylish top featuring a relaxed-fit body crafted from knit fabric, elegantly contrasted with voluminous dolman sleeves made from delicate lace. It's designed for versatile smart-casual wear, making it a good choice for brunch, work-from-home sophistication, and transitional seasons. For optimal drape and comfort, select low-stretch knit fabrics for the main body and knit lace for the sleeves.

Tech. Description

Dolman Sleeve Top with Lace Panels

This women's sewing pattern presents a stylish top featuring a relaxed-fit body crafted from knit fabric, elegantly contrasted with voluminous dolman sleeves made from delicate lace.

When To Wear

This top is designed for versatile smart-casual wear, making it an ideal choice for:

Casual Chic Outings: Perfect for brunch, shopping, or meeting friends, offering comfort with a touch of elegance.
Work-from-Home Sophistication: a comfortable yet polished choice for virtual meetings or productive days at home.
Transitional Seasons: Ideal for layering or wearing on its own during spring & autumn when a light, stylish top is desired.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a comfortable, relaxed-fit body combined with generously cut, wide dolman sleeves.

Neckline: a classic round neckline finished with a double-layer neckband made from the neckline facing pieces.

Sleeves: Long dolman sleeves crafted from contrasting knit lace, extending down the sides of the body and finished with knit cuffs.

Hem: a clean, banded hem made from knit fabric, matching the sleeve cuffs for a cohesive finish.

Construction: The front and back body panels are made from a solid knit, creating a striking mixed-media effect with the lace sleeves.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Involves working with different fabric types (knit and knit lace), precise neckline facing application, and attaching bands/cuffs to achieve a polished finish.

Fabric Recommendations

For optimal drape and comfort, select fabrics with suitable stretch and texture:

Low-stretch knit fabrics from natural or blended fibers (for the main body)
Knit lace fabric (for the sleeves)

Additional Supplies

Fusible knit interfacing

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: all 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!

From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Back Neckline Facing – 2 pieces
- Front Neck Facing – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Waistband – 1 piece on fold
From lace fabric:
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Back Neckline Facing – 1 piece
- Front Neck Facing – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Fuse interfacing to one Back Neckline Facing and one Front Neck Facing (the upper facing).
Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
Join the Front Neck Facings to the Back Neckline Facings at the shoulders, forming an upper and a lower facing; press allowances open. Place the upper and lower facings right sides together and stitch along the neckline edge. Clip allowances, turn facings right side out and press. Attach the upper facing to the neckline of the garment, press allowances towards the facing. Fold under the outer edge of the lower facing and topstitch into the seam of the upper facing attachment.
Attach the sleeves to the front and back, press allowances towards the main piece and serge.
Stitch the side seams and sleeve seams in one continuous seam, press allowances towards the back and serge.
Stitch cuff into a loop, press allowances open. Fold cuff in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the cuff on the right side of the sleeve and attach it to the lower edge, slightly stretching the cuff, press allowances and serge.
Stitch waistband into a loop, press allowances open. Fold waistband in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the waistband on the right side of the garment and attach it to the lower edge, slightly stretching the waistband, press allowances and serge.