V-Neck Shaped Bodice Flutter Sleeve Top

Name: V-Neck Shaped Bodice Flutter Sleeve Top
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5637
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5637

A women's hip-length top with a structured, lined bodice: seamed bust cups on narrow straps, a shaped front inset and a back yoke with a band. A separate upper front and upper back with flutter sleeves lie over the bodice and form a deep V-neck at the front and a scoop at the back. Invisible zip in the left side seam. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: woven fabric of natural or blended fibres; lining of natural or blended fibres, or the main fabric.

Tech. Description

Flutter Sleeve V-Neck Top

When To Wear

Summer occasions: daytime parties, weddings as a guest, dinners out.
With a straight or flared skirt, or with fitted trousers.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted through the bust and under the bust, the lower part widening slightly to the hem.

Length: Hip length; hem overlocked, turned up and topstitched 0.5 cm from the edge.

Neckline: Deep V at the front and a wide scoop at the back, both formed by the upper front and upper back. The neckline edges are bound with bias binding folded in half; the armhole edges are overlocked, turned and topstitched 0.8 cm.

Sleeves: Short flutter sleeves cut in one with the upper front and upper back, which meet at the shoulder seam. In the drawing this layer is see-through, with the cups and straps visible underneath.

Front: Bust cups of an inner and an outer cup with a side part, all interfaced and lined. Straps made from folded strips are sewn to the cups; their length is set at the fitting. A shaped front inset runs between and below the cups, dipping to a point at the centre. The lower front has an inverted box pleat at the centre.

Back: The upper back lies over a lined back yoke, followed by a lined back inset band; the lower back is lightly gathered into the band.

Closure: Invisible zip in the left side seam, with the lining attached to the zip tape.

Lining: Cups, side parts, front inset, back yoke and back inset are lined; the lower edge of the lining is topstitched into the bodice seam. The main fabric can be used for the lining.

Level Of Difficulty

Advanced. Interfaced, lined bust cups, an overlay layer caught into the bodice seams, straps adjusted at the fitting, an inverted pleat, gathers and an invisible zip.

Fabric Recommendations

Woven fabric of natural or blended fibres; lining of natural or blended fibres, or the main fabric.

Additional Supplies

Lining fabric (natural or blended fibres)
Fusible interfacing (inner cups, outer cups, side parts)
Invisible zip for the left side seam
Bias binding for the neckline

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.