Boat Neck Top with Tie Shoulder

Boat Neck Top with Tie Shoulder

An asymmetric, fitted women's top in stretch knit with a wide boat neckline. The left side has a short set-in sleeve; the right side is sleeveless, with no shoulder seam, and ties in a knot on the shoulder.

When To Wear

• In spring and summer with jeans, trousers or a skirt.
• Tucked into a high-waisted skirt or worn loose over trousers; the tie shoulder stays visible.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close-fitting with shaped side seams, ending at the hip.

Neckline: Wide boat neckline, front and back. The neckline edge continues into ties at the right shoulder; the edge, including the ties, is overlocked, turned to the wrong side and topstitched.

Sleeves: One short set-in sleeve on the left side only. On the right the armhole is turned and topstitched, and front and back are joined only by the tie.

Front: One piece, no seams or darts.

Back: One piece, no centre seam.

Finishing: Hem and sleeve hem overlocked, turned up and topstitched; a twin needle keeps the hems elastic.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Three pieces, one set-in sleeve and turned-and-topstitched edges. Experience with stretch stitches on knit fabric helps.

Fabric Recommendations

Knit fabric with medium to high stretch, from natural or blended fibres. Seams are sewn with a stretch or narrow zigzag stitch.

Additional Supplies

• None besides fabric and thread.