Pleated Wrap Front Asymmetrical Top
Introducing a chic women's top pattern featuring a stylish wrap front, intricate side pleating, and a distinctive asymmetrical hemline.
When To Wear
This elegant top is versatile for various social settings, making it perfect for:
- Smart Casual Gatherings: Its stylish design elevates everyday looks with a touch of sophistication.
- Dinner & Evening Events: The refined silhouette and unique details offer a polished aesthetic for special occasions.
- Summer Socials & Getaways: Lightweight and fashionable, it's ideal for warmer weather and festive events.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A flattering fitted bodice transitions gracefully into a flowing, asymmetrical hemline.
Neckline: A chic V-neck formed by the elegant crossover wrap front design.
Straps: Delicate spaghetti straps provide a lightweight and elegant shoulder line, with adjustable length for a perfect fit.
Front Detail: Features a stylish wrap-front accented with vertical pleating on one side, creating textural interest and graceful drape.
Hem: A distinctive asymmetrical hem dips lower on one side, adding a modern and dynamic aesthetic to the top.
Back: Presents a clean, straight-across back neckline, complemented by the adjustable spaghetti straps and a concealed zipper closure in the right side seam.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves techniques such as precise pleat formation, intricate wrap-front assembly, and concealed zipper insertion.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight to medium-weight woven fabrics with good drape to best showcase the pleats and asymmetrical hem:
- Woven fabrics made from natural or blended fibers, such as silk blends, rayon, Tencel, or finely woven cotton.
Additional Supplies
- Concealed zipper
- Bias tape
Fabric & Materials
From main fabric.
Cutting Plan
- Upper Back Piece – 1 piece
- Lower Back Piece – 1 piece
- Upper Front Piece – 2 pieces
- Lower Front Piece – 1 piece
- Front Overlay Piece – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the dart on the upper front piece. Trim the dart depth and overlock the raw edges. Press the dart towards the center.
- Finish the open front edge of the front overlay piece with a narrow hem. Overlock the bottom edge of the piece, fold under, and topstitch 0.5 cm from the edge. Form pleats along the marked lines. Secure the ends of the pleats with a stitch 0.5 cm from the top edge.
- Press the bias tape in half lengthwise and bind the neckline edges (overlap) of the front.
- Stitch the upper, lower, and front overlay pieces of the front together, forming the wrap. Overlock the seams and press towards the upper piece.
- Stitch the upper and lower back pieces together. Overlock the seams and press towards the upper piece.
- Stitch the side seams, leaving an opening for the zipper in the right side seam. Overlock the seams. Press the left seam towards the back, and press the right seam open, pressing the zipper opening flat. Insert the zipper.
- Bind the armhole edges and the upper back edge with bias tape, forming a strap. Adjust the strap length during a preliminary fitting. Sew the strap ends to the back. Turn under the ends of the bias tape near the zipper and secure by hand.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the top, fold under, and topstitch 0.5 cm from the edge.
