Tie Shoulder Lace Trim Top

Name: Tie Shoulder Lace Trim Top
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5417
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5417

A women's camisole top in stretch fabric, hip length, with gathered cups, a lace insert in the V between the cups, a lower front cut in six panels and shoulder straps made of front and back ties knotted on the shoulders. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: fabric with elastic fibres for the top; lace fabric for the front insert.

Tech. Description

Tie Shoulder Lace Trim Top

When To Wear

In summer on its own with skirts, shorts or jeans.
Under an open shirt, cardigan or jacket, with the lace insert showing at the neckline.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close-fitting, shaped by panel seams front and back, widening slightly towards the hem.

Length: Hip length.

Neckline: V-neckline formed by the two cups, filled with a lace insert zigzag-stitched over the cups.

Front: Cups gathered along the lower edge and joined to the bodice at a curved underbust seam; below it, a centre front seam and two princess seams on each side fan out to the hem.

Sleeves: Sleeveless; armholes turned under and topstitched 0.5 cm from the edge.

Back: Straight top edge, a centre back seam and a panel seam on each side.

Finishing: Four narrow ties (two front, two back) stitched 1 cm from the fold and tied in bows on the shoulders; topstitched hem.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Many panel seams in stretch fabric, gathered cups set into a curved seam, narrow turned ties, and lace applied with a zigzag stitch.

Fabric Recommendations

Fabric with elastic fibres for the top; lace fabric for the front insert.

Additional Supplies

Lace fabric for the front insert

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:

1. Center Back – 2 pieces
2. Side Back – 2 pieces
3. Cup – 2 pieces
4. Center Front – 2 pieces
5. Middle Front – 2 pieces
6. Side Front – 2 pieces
7. Back Tie – 2 pieces
8. Front Tie – 2 pieces

From lace fabric:

9. Front Inset – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Stitch the centre front seam joining the two Center Front pieces and serge it. Press the seam.
Stitch the princess seam joining the Middle Front and the Center Front. Serge and press the seam.
Stitch the princess seam joining the Middle Front and the Side Front. Press and serge the seam.
Serge and press under the front edge of the Cup. Gather the lower edge of the Cup and stitch the Cup to the front. Serge the seam and press it towards the front.
Stitch the Center Back to the Side Back. Serge the seam and press it towards the Side Back.
Stitch the centre back seam. Serge it and press it towards the right back.
Stitch the side seams of the top. Serge the seams and press them towards the back.
Serge the back neckline and the front armhole edges. Press the allowances to the wrong side and topstitch 0.5 cm from the edge.
Fold each Front Tie and Back Tie strip lengthwise and stitch 1 cm from the fold, closing the ends. Turn the ties right side out and press. Stitch the ties to the top.
Serge and press up the lower edge of the top. Topstitch the hem.
Cut the Front Inset from lace fabric. Turn under the upper edge of the lace piece and topstitch it with a zigzag stitch. Place the Front Inset over the cups and topstitch it with a zigzag stitch.