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:

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

From lining fabric:

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

Sewing Instructions

Stitch and serge the front and back princess seams. Press the front princess seams towards the center front, and the back princess seams towards the center back.
Stitch and serge the side and shoulder seams of the top. Press the shoulder and side seams towards the back.
Stitch and serge the princess, side, and shoulder seams of the top's lining. Press the shoulder and side seams towards the back.
Face the neckline, armhole, and bottom edges of the top with the lining.
Serge the center back seam. Stitch the center back seam up to the notch for the zipper. Press open the center back seam and press the zipper opening. Place the zipper under the seam allowances so that the teeth are not visible, and stitch in place.