Sleeveless Top with Shoulder Width Options

Sleeveless Top with Shoulder Width Options

A women's close-fitting sleeveless knit top with a round crew neckline, cut from a front and a back only. The drawing shows three shoulder widths: narrow cut-in armholes, a medium shoulder and a wide shoulder that reaches past the shoulder point.

When To Wear

• Summer wear with shorts, skirts or trousers.
• Under jackets, blazers and cardigans as a base layer.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close-fitting, with side seams curving in slightly at the waist.

Length: Hip length, with a slightly curved hem.

Neckline: High round neck, the edge overlocked, turned to the wrong side and topstitched.

Sleeves: Sleeveless; armholes overlocked, turned and topstitched. Three shoulder widths are drawn.

Back: One piece, no centre back seam.

Finishing: Shoulder and side seams sewn with a stretch or narrow zigzag stitch, overlocked and pressed towards the back; all edges topstitched with a twin needle.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Two pattern pieces, four seams and turned, topstitched edges; the only skill needed is sewing stretch fabric.

Fabric Recommendations

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

Additional Supplies

• Twin needle for the neckline, armholes and hem