Fitted Strapless Jersey Top with Soft Side Pleats

Name: Fitted Strapless Jersey Top with Soft Side Pleats
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5634
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5634

A women's strapless top in medium-stretch knit, cut in just two pieces, with small pleats laid into both side seams of the front at bust level and a straight topstitched upper edge. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabric with medium stretch.

Tech. Description

Fitted Strapless Jersey Top with Soft Side Pleats

A women's strapless top in medium-stretch knit, cut in just two pieces, with small pleats laid into both side seams of the front at bust level and a straight topstitched upper edge.

When To Wear

In summer, with skirts, shorts or trousers.
Under a jacket, cardigan or open shirt.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close-fitting, shaped at the side seams, made for knit fabric.

Length: Hip length, straight hem.

Neckline: Strapless, with a straight upper edge turned to the wrong side and topstitched.

Front: One piece with pleats on each side, folded along marked lines and held by a stitch 0.5 cm from the side edge.

Back: One piece, plain, with no seams or darts.

Finishing: Side seams pressed towards the back; hem turned up on a 1.5 cm allowance and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Two pieces, pleats laid to marks, two side seams and turned, topstitched edges. Sewing stretch knit needs some care.

Fabric Recommendations

Knit fabric with medium stretch.

Additional Supplies

None besides fabric and thread.

Cutting Plan

From main fabric:

Back – 1 piece
Center Front – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Mark and create pleats on the Center Front. Secure the ends of the pleats with a stitch 0.5 cm from the side seam.
Stitch the side seams of the top. Overlock the side seams, press them towards the back.
Overlock the bottom and top edges of the top, fold to the wrong side, press and topstitch.