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#5648

Cotton Stretch Jersey Square Neck Top with Sleeve Options

Pattern #5647
Tech. Description

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.

Fabric & Materials

Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics should be stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.6 – 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity.

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

  1. Finish the neckline edges.
  2. Attach the yoke to the front. Finish the seams and press them.
  3. Stitch the side and shoulder seams of the back and front. Finish the seams and press them towards the back.
  4. Stitch the sleeve seams. Finish the seams and press them.
  5. Set the sleeves into the armholes, matching notches. Finish the seams and press them.
  6. Finish the bottom edge of the garment and the bottom edge of the sleeves. Fold to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.
  7. Fold the neckline allowances to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.

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