Gathered V-Neck Top
This women's sewing pattern presents a chic knit top featuring a distinctive gathered V-neckline with a functional drawstring detail.
When To Wear
This comfortable and stylish top is an excellent choice for:
- Casual Outings: Ideal for relaxed daytime activities, from errands to meeting friends.
- Everyday Comfort: a perfect staple for daily wear, offering ease and a touch of casual elegance.
- Transitional Styling: Versatile for layering under jackets or cardigans across seasons.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a fitted to semi-fitted top, designed to flatter the figure while ensuring comfortable wear.
Neckline: a graceful V-neckline, subtly gathered and adjustable via a central drawstring that runs through a dedicated placket.
Sleeves: Classic long sleeves with a set-in construction, providing full arm coverage for versatile styling.
Back: a smooth, unadorned back panel maintains the top's clean lines and comfortable fit.
Hem: a straight hemline that falls to the hip, suitable for wearing tucked or untucked.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires working with stretch knit fabrics, precise placket construction at the neckline, and accurate insertion of the drawstring.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose knit fabrics with good stretch and drape for optimal comfort and fit:
- Medium to high stretch knit fabrics
- Natural or blended fiber knits
Additional Supplies
- Decorative ribbon for the drawstring
Cutting Plan
- Back – 1 piece
- Front – 1 piece
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Placket – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Attach the sleeve to the front. Overlock the seam and press.
- Attach the sleeve to the back. Overlock the seam and press.
- Sew the sleeve seam and side seam in one continuous seam. Overlock the seams and press.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the garment, the bottom edge of the sleeve, and the neckline edge. Fold to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.
- Overlock the placket perimeter. Fold and topstitch the upper edge of the placket. Mark the placket placement on the wrong side of the front. Attach the placket to the front. Stitch along the center line of the placket, stopping 1.5 cm before the bottom placket seam. Insert a drawstring into the created opening and tighten.
