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#5255

Sweetheart Top with Gathered Wide Straps

Pattern #5254
Tech. Description

Sweetheart Top with Gathered Wide Straps

Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a charming top featuring a flattering sweetheart neckline, wide gathered straps, and a comfortable, fitted silhouette.

When To Wear

This versatile top is perfect for comfortable and stylish wear, making it an ideal choice for:

  • Relaxed Home Wear: Ideal for luxurious loungewear or sophisticated sleepwear.
  • Casual Everyday Style: Pair with high-waisted bottoms for a chic warm-weather look.
  • Layering Piece: A comfortable base layer under open shirts or jackets.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: A fitted top with a cropped length, designed to sit comfortably at or just above the natural waist.

Neckline: Features a graceful sweetheart neckline, shaped for a flattering décolletage.

Straps: Wide shoulder straps are elegantly gathered or pleated where they connect to the front and back bodices, adding a delicate detail.

Hem: Finished with a straight hemline, suitable for a neat and clean finish.

Back: A clean and simple back panel mirrors the fitted silhouette of the front.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Involves basic garment construction techniques such as seaming, attaching facings, creating gathers or pleats, and simple hemming.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose soft and comfortable knit fabrics with good drape, suitable for loungewear or casual tops:

  • Lightweight jersey knit
  • Modal knit
  • Rayon knit
  • Soft stretch knits

Additional Supplies

No additional notions are required.

CUTTER'S MUST

  • From main fabric:
  • 1. Strap – 2 QTY
  • 2. BACK PANEL - 1 QTY on fold
  • 3. FRONT PANEL - 1 QTY on fold
  • 4. BACK FACING - 1 QTY on fold
  • 5. FRONT FACING - 1 QTY on fold

Sewing Instructions

  1. Stitch the FRONT PANEL and BACK PANEL pieces together; stitch the FACING pieces.
  2. Press the SEAM ALLOWANCES of the longitudinal edges of the straps to the wrong side and topstitch. Along the short sides, create pleats and baste the straps according to the markings to the upper edges of the top, placing them right sides together.
  3. Place the FACING and the top right sides together and stitch. Fold the FACING to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.
  4. Press the hem allowance to the wrong side and topstitch.

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