Sleeveless Princess Seam Square V-Notch Top

Name: Sleeveless Princess Seam Square V-Notch Top
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5333
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5333

A fitted sleeveless women's top with armhole princess seams on the front and back, a square neckline with a small V-notch at the centre front, and a concealed zip in the centre back seam. Fully lined. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: taffeta or brocade.

Tech. Description

Sleeveless Princess Seam Square V-Notch Top

When To Wear

For evening events and celebrations, in taffeta or brocade, with a straight skirt or tailored trousers.
Under an open jacket in warmer months.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close-fitting, shaped at the waist by princess seams running from the armholes to the hem.

Length: Hip length, with a gently curved hem.

Neckline: Square, with a small V-shaped notch cut into the centre front edge; wide shoulder straps.

Front: Centre front panel cut in one piece, between two side front panels.

Back: Centre back seam with princess seams on each side.

Closure: Zip in the centre back seam, set under the seam allowances so the teeth are hidden.

Finishing: Neckline, armholes and hem faced with the lining; edges topstitched.

Lining: Full lining cut from the same four panels as the top.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Curved princess seams, a lining used to face the neckline, armholes and hem, and a sharp notch at the neckline.

Fabric Recommendations

Taffeta or brocade.

Additional Supplies

Lining fabric
Concealed zip

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:

Center Back – 2 pieces
Side Back – 2 pieces
Upper Side Front – 2 pieces
Center Front – 1 piece

From lining fabric:

Center Back – 2 pieces
Side Back – 2 pieces
Upper Side Front – 2 pieces
Center Front – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Stitch and overlock the princess seams of the front (Center Front to Upper Side Front) and back (Center Back to Side Back). Press the front princess seams towards the centre front and the back princess seams towards the centre back.
Stitch and overlock the side and shoulder seams of the top. Press the shoulder and side seams towards the back.
Stitch and overlock the princess, side and shoulder seams of the lining. Press the shoulder and side seams towards the back.
Stitch the lining to the top along the neckline, armhole and hem edges so that the lining faces these edges.
Overlock the centre back edges. Stitch the centre back seam up to the zip notch. Press the centre back seam open, pressing back the zip opening allowances as well. Place the zip under the seam allowances so that the teeth do not show and stitch it in.