V-Neck Top with Sleeve Options

V-Neck Top with Sleeve Options

A women's close-fitting V-neck top for knit fabric with medium to high stretch, with set-in sleeves drawn in three lengths: short, three-quarter and long. Three pattern pieces: front, back and sleeve. The photos show one sleeve length. The pattern has one full-length sleeve; for a short or three-quarter sleeve, shorten it to the length you want.

When To Wear

• Every day with jeans, trousers or skirts; the short-sleeved version for summer, the long-sleeved one for colder months.
• Under a jacket or cardigan.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close-fitting, following the body through the waist, ending at the hip.

Length: Hip length, with a slightly curved hem.

Neckline: V-neck, the edge turned to the wrong side and topstitched; no facing or binding.

Sleeves: Set-in, in short, three-quarter or long length.

Front: One piece cut on the fold, with no darts or seams.

Back: One piece cut on the fold.

Finishing: Seams sewn with a stretch stitch or narrow zigzag and overlocked, with allowances trimmed to 0.6–0.8 cm; neckline, sleeve and lower edges turned under and topstitched, preferably with a twin needle.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Only shoulder, side and sleeve seams, set-in sleeves and turned-and-stitched edges; the care needed is in sewing knit fabric with stretch stitches.

Fabric Recommendations

Knit fabric with medium or high stretch, of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

• Twin needle for the hems (recommended)

Cutter’s Must For Top Sewing Pattern

From Main Fabric:

1. Back – 1 piece on fold
2. Front – 1 piece on fold
3. Sleeve – 2 pieces

Important Information

Before cutting your fabric, print and lay out the paper patterns according to your fabric width (90–150 cm) to determine required yardage.

Remember to account for paired and symmetrical pieces.

When sewing, pay close attention to all notches — they must match precisely to ensure correct construction and fit.

For knit fabrics, seams should be sewn using an elastic stitch, narrow zigzag stitch, or overlock stitch.

When finishing on an overlocker, trim seam allowances to approximately 0.6–0.8 cm.

Hems are best finished using a twin needle to preserve fabric stretch and maintain a professional appearance.

Assembly Instructions

1. Shoulder and Side Seams

Stitch the shoulder and side seams of the Back and Front.

Overlock the seam allowances and press them toward the Back.

2. Sleeves

Stitch the sleeve seams.

Overlock and press the seam allowances.

3. Sleeve Attachment

Set the sleeves into the armholes, matching the notches.

Overlock the seam allowances and press.

4. Finishing

Overlock the lower edge of the garment, the lower edge of the sleeves, and the neckline edge.

Turn the edges to the wrong side, press, and topstitch (preferably with a twin needle).