Turtleneck Top with Sleeve Options

Turtleneck Top with Sleeve Options

A women's close-fitting hip-length top for knit fabric, with a folded stand-up neck collar, 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

• Long and three-quarter sleeves in autumn and winter, on their own or under a jacket, pinafore or cardigan.
• Short sleeves in spring, with skirts or trousers.
• Everyday and office wear.

Key Design Features

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

Length: Hip length, straight hem.

Collar: A single collar piece sewn into a ring, folded in half wrong sides together and sewn to the neckline at the notches. The collar seam sits at the left shoulder seam. The collar has no opening, so it must fit over the head: check this before sewing.

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. Four pieces, a folded collar band, set-in sleeves matched at the notches and twin-needle hems.

Fabric Recommendations

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

Additional Supplies

• Twin needle for topstitching the hems