American Armhole Top with a Stand Collar

Name: American Armhole Top with a Stand Collar
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5624
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5624

A close-fitting women's top with American armholes cut in towards the neck, a stand collar that fastens with one button at the back, and princess seams on the front and back. The hem drops to a point at the centre front. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: light fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

American Armhole Top with a Stand Collar

When To Wear

In summer, with straight trousers or a pencil skirt.
For an evening out, with a long skirt.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close-fitting, shaped by princess seams that run from the armhole to the hem on both front and back.

Length: Hip length, with a V-shaped point at the centre front; the back hem is straight.

Collar: Two-layer stand collar, interfaced, sewn to the back and front neckline and fastened at the back with a button and buttonhole.

Sleeves: Sleeveless with American armholes that leave the shoulders bare; armholes bound with bias binding folded in half.

Front: One centre front panel and two side front panels.

Back: Two centre back panels with a centre back seam, and two side back panels.

Closure: Concealed zip in the centre back seam, below the buttoned collar.

Finishing: Princess seams pressed towards the centre; hem overlocked and topstitched 1.5 cm from the edge.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Princess seams, a concealed zip, a two-layer stand collar with a buttonhole, and bias-bound armholes.

Fabric Recommendations

Light fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Concealed zip
Fusible interfacing (collar)
1 button
Bias binding

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.