Cotton Stretch Jersey Square Neck Top with Sleeve Options

Cotton Stretch Jersey Square Neck Top with Sleeve Options

A women's close-fitting hip-length top for knit fabric, with a square neckline framed by a two-piece front yoke, 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 or trousers.
• Three-quarter and long sleeves in spring and autumn, under a jacket or cardigan with an open neckline.
• Everyday and office wear.

Key Design Features

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

Length: Hip length, straight hem.

Neckline: Square neckline. The neckline allowances are turned to the wrong side and topstitched, with mitred corners at the front.

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

Front: A yoke cut in two pieces is sewn to the front, forming the sides and lower edge of the square neckline.

Back: One piece.

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

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. A front yoke seam, mitred corners at the square neckline, set-in sleeves and twin-needle hems in knit fabric.

Fabric Recommendations

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

Additional Supplies

• Twin needle for topstitching the hems