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Cold-Shoulder Knit Top

Pattern #5669

This women's cold-shoulder knit top pattern is drafted to your own measurements, offering a semi-fitted silhouette with design details. It features an asymmetrical cold-shoulder cutout with crossed straps, a round neckline, and distinctive diagonal seams on the front and back. Suitable for casual outings, daytime social events, or transitional weather, this intermediate pattern is suitable for medium to high-stretch knit fabrics.

Tech. Description

Cold-Shoulder Knit Top

Introducing a women's knit top pattern featuring an asymmetrical cold-shoulder cutout with crossed straps and striking diagonal seams on the front and back.

When To Wear

This stylish knit top is perfect for adding a chic touch to your everyday wardrobe, suitable for:

  • Casual Outings: Its comfortable knit construction and unique design make it ideal for relaxed yet fashionable wear.
  • Daytime Social Events: The asymmetrical cold-shoulder detail and elegant drape elevate it for brunches or gatherings.
  • Transitional Weather: The three-quarter sleeves provide comfortable coverage for spring or early autumn.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a semi-fitted top designed to gently skim the body, finishing at hip length.

Neckline: a round neckline flowing into an asymmetrical cold-shoulder cutout on the left shoulder, held by two crossed straps cut in one with the front and back pieces. All neckline and strap edges are neatly bound.

Front & Back: Each is made of a right and a left part joined by a distinctive diagonal seam that sweeps across the body, creating visual dynamism and shaping.

Sleeves: Three-quarter length, set-in sleeves; the left sleeve has a finished upper edge that leaves the shoulder bare.

Hem: Straight bottom hem, turned and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires experience working with knit fabrics, precise binding of curved edges, and careful assembly of asymmetrical pattern pieces.

Fabric Recommendations

Select knit fabrics with good stretch and recovery for optimal fit and comfort:

  • Medium to high-stretch knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers

Additional Supplies

  • Knit tape or bias binding for edge finishing

Cutting Plan

  • From main fabric:
  • Right Back – 1 piece
  • Left Back – 1 piece
  • Right Front – 1 piece
  • Left Front – 1 piece
  • Right Sleeve – 1 piece
  • Left Sleeve – 1 piece

Tip: Sew knit pieces with a stretch stitch or a narrow zigzag. When overlocking, trim the seam allowances to 0.6–0.8 cm. Topstitch the hem allowances with a twin needle to keep them stretchy.

Sewing Instructions

  1. Stitch the right front and left front together. Stitch the right back and left back together. Finish the seams and press.
  2. Stitch the straps together at the shoulder edge: the right front strap to the left back strap, and the right back strap to the left front strap. Stitch the right shoulder seam. Finish the seams and press towards the back.
  3. Bind the strap edges and the neckline with knit tape or bias binding, starting from the left armhole.
  4. Stitch the side seams of the back and front. Finish the seams and press towards the back.
  5. Finish the upper edge of the left sleeve. Fold to the wrong side, press and topstitch.
  6. Stitch the sleeve seams. Finish the seams and press.
  7. Set the sleeves into the armholes, matching notches. Finish the seams and press.
  8. Finish the bottom edge of the garment and the bottom edges of the sleeves. Fold to the wrong side, press and topstitch.

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Individual Measurements

Please double-check the file format and paper size. Your pattern is drafted in exactly the format you select; a different format or paper size later is a new order.

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