Flutter Sleeve V-Neck Top
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a chic V-neck top featuring delicate flutter sleeves, a shaped lined bodice with bust cups, and a concealed side zipper for a flattering fit.
When To Wear
This versatile top is perfect for warm weather and offers an elegant yet comfortable style, ideal for:
- Daytime Gatherings: Suitable for casual-chic brunches, luncheons, and social events.
- Summer & Resort Wear: An excellent choice for vacations, seaside outings, or warm-weather holidays.
- Garden Parties: Its feminine details and light fabrication make it perfect for outdoor celebrations.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the bust and waist, with a subtly relaxed sweep at the lower hem for comfort and style.
Neckline: a flattering deep V-neck in the front, complemented by a wide scoop back.
Sleeves: Short, graceful flutter sleeves formed by the upper front and upper back overlay pieces, softly draping over the shoulders above the cups and narrow straps.
Bodice (Front): Expertly constructed with lined, seamed bust cups (inner cup, outer cup and side part) and an empire waistline, featuring a shaped midriff band (front inset); the lower front has an inverted box pleat at the center.
Back: Designed with a scoop back: the upper back overlays a lined back yoke, followed by a fitted back band (back inset) and a softly gathered lower back.
Closure: a discreet concealed zipper set into the left side seam.
Length: Finishes at hip length, making it versatile for tucking in or wearing untucked.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires careful fitting, precise construction of the multi-paneled bust cups and fitted bodice, and accurate installation of a concealed zipper.
Fabric Recommendations
For the best drape and comfort, consider light to medium-weight fabrics with a natural feel and good breathability:
- Fabrics made from natural or blended fibers (e.g., linen, cotton blends, rayon blends)
Additional Supplies
- Concealed zipper
- Lining fabric (from natural or blended fibers; the main fabric can also be used as lining)
- Bias binding
- Fusible interfacing
Cutting Plan
If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, seam allowances are not included. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much material you will need. When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Upper Back – 1 piece
- Lower Back – 1 piece
- Back Yoke – 1 piece
- Back Inset – 1 piece
- Upper Front – 2 pieces
- Lower Front – 1 piece
- Front Inset – 1 piece
- Inner Cup – 2 pieces
- Outer Cup – 2 pieces
- Side Part – 2 pieces
- Straps – 2 strips (no pattern piece; cut to length, final length adjusted at fitting)
- From lining fabric:
- Back Yoke – 1 piece
- Back Inset – 1 piece
- Front Inset – 1 piece
- Inner Cup – 2 pieces
- Outer Cup – 2 pieces
- Side Part – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Inner Cup – 2 pieces
- Outer Cup – 2 pieces
- Side Part – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the Outer Cup, Inner Cup and Side Part pieces.
- Main fabric: stitch the Outer Cup and Inner Cup together. Serge the seam and press towards the center. Attach the Side Part to the cups. Serge the seam and press towards the cups.
- Lining: Stitch the lining cup pieces in the same way as the main fabric pieces. Attach the lining Front Inset to the cups. Serge the lower edge of the lining Front Inset separately.
- Cut two straps. Fold each strap lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch 0.5 cm from the fold. Turn the strap right side out and press. Sew the straps to the cups.
- Stitch the Upper Back and Upper Front together at the shoulder seams. Serge the seam and press towards the back.
- Press the bias binding in half lengthwise and bind the neckline edges. Serge the armhole edge, fold under, and topstitch 0.8 cm.
- Place the Upper Front onto the main fabric cups and baste along the lower edge. Note: the armhole and neckline edges of the Upper Front stop 1 cm short of the cup edges. Attach the main fabric Front Inset to the assembled front pieces.
- Fold the Upper Front and strap towards the right side of the front. Place the cup pieces right sides together with the lining and stitch along the upper edge. Turn the pieces right side out and press.
- On the Lower Front, fold an inverted box pleat. Baste the pleat 0.5 cm from the upper edge. Stitch the Lower Front to the main fabric front bodice. Serge the seam and press it upwards.
- Back lining: Stitch the lining Back Yoke and Back Inset together. Serge the seam and press.
- Sew the end of the strap to the back, adjusting the length during fitting.
- Place the Upper Back onto the main fabric Back Yoke and baste along the lower edge. Note: the armhole edge of the Upper Back stops 1 cm short of the side edge of the yoke. Attach the main fabric Back Inset to the yoke and Upper Back. Serge the seam and press towards the insert.
- Fold the Upper Back and strap towards the right side, place the lining Back Yoke on the main Back Yoke, right sides together, and stitch along the upper edge. Turn the pieces right side out and press.
- Sew a gathering stitch (loose upper tension) 0.5 cm from the upper edge of the Lower Back and gather slightly. Stitch the Lower Back to the main fabric back bodice. Serge the seams and press towards the insert.
- Stitch the side seams, leaving an opening for the zipper in the left side seam. Stitch the right seam from the lining edge to the bottom. Serge the seams. Press the right seam towards the front, and press open the left seam, pressing the zipper opening. Insert the zipper. Attach the lining to the zipper tape.
- Topstitch the lower edge of the lining into the seam joining the main fabric pieces.
- Serge the lower edge of the top, fold under, and topstitch 0.5 cm from the edge.
