Tie Neck Halter Top with Gathered Ruffled Hem

Cutting Plan

• From main fabric:
  • Back – 1 piece
  • Front – 1 piece
  • Collar – 2 pieces
• From fusible interfacing:
  • Collar – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

1. Fuse the collar with fusible interfacing.
2. Stitch the dart on the front. Press the dart upwards.
3. Stitch the side seams. Overlock and press the side seams towards the back.
4. Press the bias tape in half lengthwise and bind the armhole edges.
5. Stitch the collar: from the notch, stitching the collar ends, and then along the upper edge. Turn the collar right side out and press.
6. Attach the collar with the outer side to the top. Press the seam towards the collar. Press the open edge of the collar and topstitch it into the seam.
7. Finish the garment hem with a turned-under seam.
8. Topstitch the elastic along the marked line.