V-Neck Button-Front Camisole Top

V-Neck Button-Front Camisole Top

A women's sleeveless fitted top with a V-neck, a seven-button front, upper fronts gathered into a curved seam under the bust and princess seams on the front and back. All edges trimmed with narrow lace.

When To Wear

• In summer with skirts, shorts or trousers.
• Under an open jacket or cardigan.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted, shaped by vertical seams.

Length: Hip length, straight hem.

Neckline: V-neck at the front, round neck at the back.

Sleeves: Sleeveless, with wide shoulders.

Front: Upper fronts gathered between markings and joined to the lower fronts by a curved seam under the bust. Lower front with a centre panel and a side panel on each side. Cut-on facings at the front edges.

Closure: Seven buttons, buttonholes on the right front.

Back: Centre back cut on the fold, with princess seams to the side backs.

Finishing: Neckline, armholes and hem overlocked, turned and topstitched; 1 cm lace strip placed under the edges and stitched 0.1 cm from the edge.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Princess seams, gathers into a curved seam, cut-on facings, lace edging, buttonholes.

Fabric Recommendations

Light silk or cotton fabrics, such as cotton broderie anglaise (embroidered batiste).

Additional Supplies

• Lace strip, 1 cm wide
• 7 buttons