Long Top with Front Lacing
Introducing a versatile sleeveless top pattern featuring a charming V-neckline with a functional front lacing detail, a fitted bodice, and a gently flared lower silhouette.
When To Wear:
- Casual Gatherings: Ideal for relaxed outings, brunches, or garden parties when paired with shorts or skirts.
- Vacation & Resort Wear: Perfect for warm weather, offering a light and breezy option with a stylish touch.
- Everyday Chic: A comfortable yet fashionable choice for daily wear, easily dressed up or down.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A flattering design with a fitted bodice that cinches at the natural waist, then flares into a relaxed, A-line lower section.
Neckline: A deep V-neckline at the front, enhanced by a decorative and adjustable lacing closure.
Closure: A center front lacing detail, threaded through eyelets, allows for an adjustable fit and adds a distinctive design element.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design featuring delicate tie straps that rest comfortably on the shoulders, providing a feminine touch.
Waist: A defined horizontal seam at the natural waistline clearly separates the bodice from the flared lower portion.
Back: A clean back silhouette with a central seam, mirroring the fitted upper and flared lower sections of the front.
Length: A stylish top or tunic length, designed to fall to the upper thigh, offering versatility for various pairings.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves fitting a bodice, inserting eyelets for the lacing, and constructing tie straps, requiring attention to detail and foundational sewing skills.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight and fluid fabrics with good drape to best showcase the flared silhouette:
- Thin silk fabrics
- Viscose fabrics
- Linen-viscose blends
- Lightweight cottons or chambray
Additional Supplies
- 8 eyelets or grommets
- Fusible interfacing
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- 1. Upper FRONT PANEL – 2 QTY
- 2. BACK PANEL – 2 QTY
- 3. FRONT PANEL FACING – 4 QTY
- 4. BACK PANEL FACING - 4 QTY
- 5. FRONT PANEL Insert – 2 QTY
- 6. BACK PANEL Insert – 2 QTY
- 7. Lower BACK PANEL – 1 QTY
- 8. Lower FRONT PANEL – 1 QTY
- FROM FUSIBLE INTERFACING: FRONT PANEL and BACK PANEL FACING.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse FUSIBLE INTERFACING to the FRONT PANEL and BACK PANEL FACING.
- Mark and stitch darts on the upper FRONT PANEL, press darts towards the center of the FRONT PANEL.
- Attach the FRONT PANEL insert to the upper FRONT PANEL. Overcast the seam and press it towards the insert.
- Attach the BACK PANEL insert to the upper BACK PANEL. Overcast the seam and press it towards the BACK PANEL insert.
- Attach the FRONT PANEL FACING to the upper FRONT PANEL. Press the seam towards the FACING.
- Attach the BACK PANEL FACING to the upper BACK PANEL. Press the seam towards the BACK PANEL FACING.
- Overcast the center back seam of the BACK PANEL, stitch and press open.
- Overcast and topstitch the armhole edges of the FRONT PANEL and BACK PANEL.
- Overcast the shoulder edges of the top. Stitch and press open the shoulder seams of the top. Stitch 1 cm from the shoulder seam (stitches run on both sides of the seam).
- Cut TRIM STRIPS from the main fabric for the ties. Fold the tie lengthwise in half, right sides together, align the edges and stitch 0.5-0.7 cm from the edges. Then turn out, straighten the seam, positioning it on the fold, and press.
- Thread the ties through the shoulder seams.
- Stitch and press open the center seam of the inner neckline FACING of the BACK PANEL. Stitch and press open the shoulder edges of the inner FRONT PANEL and BACK PANEL FACINGS. Overcast the outer edge of the FACINGS. Place the inner and outer FACINGS right sides together, aligning the shoulder seams, and stitch. Topstitch the stitching seam onto the inner FACING 0.2 cm from the seam. Topstitch the overcast edge of the FACING into the seam of attaching the outer FACING.
- Along the upper edge of the lower BACK PANEL and FRONT PANEL, stitch 0.5 cm from the edge with loosely tensioned stitches. Gather the upper edge of the piece to match the length of the lower edge of the BACK PANEL and FRONT PANEL insert, distributing the gathers evenly along the entire length.
- Attach the lower BACK PANEL to the BACK PANEL insert. Overcast the seam and press it towards the insert.
- Attach the lower FRONT PANEL to the FRONT PANEL insert so that the FRONT PANELS are butt-joined. Overcast the seam and press it towards the insert.
- Stitch and overcast the side seams of the top. Press the side seams towards the BACK PANEL.
- Overcast the bottom edge of the top, fold up and topstitch.
- Mark and punch eyelets on the FRONT PANEL. Thread the cord through the eyelets.
