Open-Back Lace-Up Corset Top

Name: Open-Back Lace-Up Corset Top
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5626
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5626

A fully lined, cropped women's top with a sweetheart-shaped upper edge, a pointed hem and an open back: two separate pairs of back pieces are held together by a narrow strap that runs from the front, crosses over the back and laces through them. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Open-Back Lace-Up Corset Top

When To Wear

In summer, with high-waisted trousers, shorts or a skirt.
For a party or a holiday evening.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close-fitting, cropped above the waist.

Front: Upper and lower front joined by a horizontal seam, with a centre front seam. A dart in each upper front, pressed upwards, shapes the bust. The hem is cut to points, with a notch at the centre front.

Neckline: Shaped upper edge with a dip at the centre front, topstitched. A narrow strap folded lengthwise, stitched 0.5 cm from the fold and turned, sewn to the front neckline.

Back: Open. Upper and lower back pieces on each side are lined separately and topstitched 1 cm from the centre edge, then sewn to the front at the side seam. The strap crosses the back and is threaded through the back pieces, tying at the bottom.

Finishing: Upper and lower edges topstitched; the same stitching closes the opening left for turning.

Lining: Fully lined; every piece is also cut from lining. The main fabric can be used as lining.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Bagging out a fully lined bodice with the strap and back pieces sewn in, turning through a gap, and lacing the strap through the back.

Fabric Recommendations

Fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Lining fabric (or the main fabric)

Cutting Plan

From main fabric:

1. Upper Back – 2 pieces
2. Lower Back – 2 pieces
3. Upper Front – 2 pieces
4. Lower Front – 2 pieces
5. Strap (cut to measurement) – 2 pieces

From lining fabric:

1. Upper Back – 2 pieces
2. Lower Back – 2 pieces
3. Upper Front – 2 pieces
4. Lower Front – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

Stitch the dart on each upper front. Press the darts upwards.
Stitch the upper front and lower front pieces together. Overlock the seams and press them towards the upper front.
Sew the front lining pieces together in the same way.
Place each upper back on its lining, right sides together, and stitch along the center edge. Stitch along the upper and lower edges, stopping 1 cm short of the center seam. Turn right side out and press. Topstitch along the center edge, 1 cm from the edge.
Make the lower backs in the same way.
Stitch the upper and lower backs to the front at the side seams. Overlock the seams and press them towards the front.
Cut the strap. Fold it in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch 0.5 cm from the fold. Turn the strap right side out and press. Stitch the strap to the front neckline.
Fold the strap and the upper and lower backs onto the right side of the front. Place the bodice and the lining right sides together and stitch on three sides: from the lower corner of the front, along the side seam and then along the upper edge. Clip the seam allowances, turn right side out and press.
Turn under and press the edges of the remaining opening. Topstitch along the upper and lower edges, closing the opening in the same stitching.
Thread the strap through the back pieces as shown in the drawing.