Cotton Stretch Jersey Square Neck Top with Sleeve Options
Introducing a versatile women's sewing pattern for a square neck knit top, featuring a distinct front yoke and options for both short and long sleeves.
When To Wear
This comfortable and stylish top is perfect for a variety of casual to smart-casual occasions, making it an excellent choice for:
- Everyday Comfort: Ideal for daily wear, providing both style and ease for errands or relaxed outings.
- Smart-Casual Office Attire: Pair with tailored trousers or skirts for a polished yet comfortable professional look.
- Layering Piece: Its sleek silhouette makes it perfect for layering under blazers, cardigans, or jackets in cooler weather.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a fitted top designed to flatter with the comfortable stretch of knit fabric.
Neckline: Features a distinctive square neckline, formed by a separate front yoke panel.
Sleeves: Includes pattern pieces for both short and full-length set-in sleeves, allowing for versatile styling.
Body: Clean, classic lines with a simple hem, designed for everyday wear.
Level Of Difficulty
Beginner. This pattern is suitable for those new to sewing knits, requiring basic seaming, attaching a yoke, and hemming with a twin needle or zigzag stitch.
Fabric Recommendations
Select knit fabrics with medium to high stretch for optimal comfort and fit:
- Cotton stretch jersey
- Knit fabrics from natural or blended fibers with good stretch recovery
- Rib knit
Additional Supplies
No additional notions are required.
Cutting Plan
- 1. Back – 1 piece
- 2. Front – 1 piece
- 3. Front yoke – 2 pieces
- 4. Sleeve – 2 pieces
Attention! When finishing the front neckline allowances, remember to mark the 'corners'.
Sewing Instructions
- Finish the neckline edges.
- Attach the yoke to the front. Finish the seams and press them.
- Stitch the side and shoulder seams of the back and front. Finish the seams and press them towards the back.
- Stitch the sleeve seams. Finish the seams and press them.
- Set the sleeves into the armholes, matching notches. Finish the seams and press them.
- Finish the bottom edge of the garment and the bottom edge of the sleeves. Fold to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.
- Fold the neckline allowances to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.
