Ruched Front Knit Top with Ribbon Straps

Ruched Front Knit Top with Ribbon Straps

A women's close-fitting top in medium-stretch knit with a straight upper edge, a centre front seam ruched on a decorative ribbon, and straps formed by the same ribbon running through the front neckline casing.

When To Wear

• In summer, with skirts, shorts or trousers.
• For evenings out, under an open jacket or shirt.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close-fitting, made for knit fabric.

Length: Hip length, straight hem.

Neckline: Straight upper edge on the back; the front neckline is turned to the wrong side to make a casing for the ribbon.

Straps: The ribbon runs up from the centre front, through the neckline casing and over the shoulders; its ends are sewn to the back.

Front: Two fronts joined by a centre front seam; the allowances are topstitched to the front 1 cm from the seam to form a channel, and the ribbon threaded through it gathers the front from hem to neckline.

Back: One piece with no centre seam.

Finishing: Upper and lower edges finished, turned to the wrong side and topstitched; side seams pressed towards the back.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Three pieces, side seams, turned and topstitched edges and a ribbon threaded through two channels. Sewing stretch knit needs some care.

Fabric Recommendations

Knit fabric with medium stretch.

Additional Supplies

• Decorative ribbon for the drawstring and straps