Cotton Stretch Jersey Sleeveless Scoop Neck Side Drawstring Top

Cotton Stretch Jersey Sleeveless Scoop Neck Side Drawstring Top

A women's sleeveless knit top cut from just a front and a back, with a round scoop neckline and a drawstring channel in each side seam. Pulling the drawstrings gathers the sides; the ends are tied at the hem.

When To Wear

• Summer days with shorts, jeans or a skirt.
• On holiday and at the beach, or under an open shirt or cardigan.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Semi-fitted; the sides can be gathered up with the drawstrings.

Length: Hip length, with a slightly curved hem.

Neckline: Round scoop, the edge overlocked, turned to the wrong side and topstitched.

Sleeves: Sleeveless, the shoulder line running slightly past the shoulder point; armholes turned and topstitched.

Waist: Each side seam is pressed open and the allowances topstitched 1 cm from the seam to form a channel. A drawstring is threaded through it, secured at the armhole end and left free at the hem, where it is tied.

Back: One piece, no centre back seam.

Finishing: Seams sewn with a stretch or narrow zigzag stitch and overlocked; hems topstitched with a twin needle.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Two pattern pieces, turned and topstitched edges and a drawstring channel made from the side seam allowances.

Fabric Recommendations

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

Additional Supplies

• Decorative ribbon for the drawstrings
• Twin needle for the hems