American Armhole Top with a Stand Collar
Discover a women's sewing pattern for a chic, fitted top featuring a distinctive American armhole, a sophisticated stand collar, and shaping panel lines for a flattering silhouette.
When To Wear
This elegant top is perfect for adding a refined touch to various occasions, making it an excellent choice for:
- Elevated Casual Events: Pair with tailored trousers or skirts for a polished daytime look.
- Summer Gatherings & Parties: The American armhole design is ideal for warmer weather while maintaining a sophisticated appeal.
- Statement Evening Wear: Combine with a flowing skirt for a striking ensemble suitable for semi-formal or cocktail events.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Close-fitting through the bodice with strategically placed panel lines on both front and back for a contoured shape.
Neckline & Collar: Features a sleek, high stand collar that encircles the neck, secured at the back.
Armholes: Distinctive American armholes that cut in from the shoulder, gracefully revealing the shoulders and upper back.
Closure: A discreet hidden zipper along the center back seam, extending up to the collar, which fastens with a single button.
Hem: Ends at the high hip with a subtle V-shaped contour at the center front and back.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in constructing a stand collar, inserting a hidden zipper, stitching shaping panel seams, and finishing armholes with bias binding.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight fabrics with good drape and structure to best showcase the design's features:
- Lightweight fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
- Crepe, challis, lightweight satin, silk, or fine cotton blends
Additional Supplies
- Hidden zipper
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 button
- Bias binding
Fabric & Materials
Main fabric.
Fusible interfacing.
Cutting Plan
- From main fabric:
- 1. Center back piece – 2 pieces
- 2. Side back piece – 2 pieces
- 3. Center front piece – 1 piece
- 4. Side front piece – 2 pieces
- 5. Collar – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- 1. Collar – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Reinforce the collar with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch the princess seams on the back and front. Overlock the seams and press towards the center.
- Stitch the side seams. Overlock the seams and press towards the back.
- Overlock the center back edge. Stitch the center back seam up to the zipper notch. Press open the center seam, press the zipper opening allowances. Insert the zipper.
- Press the bias tape in half lengthwise and bind the armhole edges.
- Fold the collar pieces. Stitch the undercollar to the uppercollar, trim seam allowances and turn the collar right side out. Press the collar, pressing the lower edges.
- Attach the collar to the back and front, aligning the pieces at the notches.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the top and topstitch at 1.5 cm.
- On the collar, create a buttonhole and sew on a button.
