Cotton Stretch Jersey Top with Notched V-Neck

Cotton Stretch Jersey Top with Notched V-Neck

A women's close-fitting hip-length top for knit fabric, with a round neckline split by a short V-shaped notch at the centre front, set-in sleeves shown in three lengths and twin-needle hems. 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

• Short sleeves in summer, with skirts, shorts or trousers.
• Three-quarter and long sleeves in spring and autumn, on their own or under a cardigan or jacket.
• Everyday and casual office wear.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close to the body, following the figure through the side seams.

Length: Hip length, straight hem.

Neckline: Round neckline with a narrow V-shaped slit cut into the centre front. The V is bound with bias binding; the rest of the neckline edge is overlocked, turned to the wrong side and topstitched.

Sleeves: One-piece set-in sleeves, shown short, three-quarter and long.

Front: One piece, no seams or darts.

Back: One piece.

Finishing: Seams sewn with a stretch or narrow zigzag stitch, overlocked and trimmed to 0.6–0.8 cm; shoulder and side seams pressed towards the back. Hem and sleeve hems turned to the wrong side and topstitched with a twin needle.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Three pieces, set-in sleeves matched at the notches and twin-needle hems. The bound V-slit at the front is the one detail that needs care.

Fabric Recommendations

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

Additional Supplies

• Bias binding for the front V-neck
• Twin needle for topstitching the hems