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 – 2 qty
- 2. Back – 2 qty
- 3. Front facing – 4 qty
- 4. Back facing - 4 qty
- 5. Front Insert – 2 qty
- 6. Back Insert – 2 qty
- 7. Lower back – 1 qty
- 8. Lower front – 1 qty
- From fusible interfacing: front and back facing.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse fusible interfacing to the front and back facing.
- Mark and stitch darts on the upper front, press darts towards the center of the front.
- Attach the front insert to the upper front. Overlock the seam and press it towards the insert.
- Attach the back insert to the upper back. Overlock the seam and press it towards the back insert.
- Attach the front facing to the upper front. Press the seam towards the facing.
- Attach the back facing to the upper back. Press the seam towards the back facing.
- Overlock the center back seam of the back, stitch and press open.
- Overlock and topstitch the armhole edges of the front and back.
- Overlock 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. Stitch and press open the shoulder edges of the inner front and back facings. Overlock 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 overlock edge of the facing into the seam of attaching the outer facing.
- Along the upper edge of the lower back and front, 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 and front insert, distributing the gathers evenly along the entire length.
- Attach the lower back to the back insert. Overlock the seam and press it towards the insert.
- Attach the lower front to the front insert so that the front panels are butt-joined. Overlock the seam and press it towards the insert.
- Stitch and overlock the side seams of the top. Press the side seams towards the back.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the top, fold up and topstitch.
- Mark and punch eyelets on the front. Thread the cord through the eyelets.
