Drawstring Gathered V-Neck Long Sleeve Top

Name: Drawstring Gathered V-Neck Long Sleeve Top
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5672
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5672

A fitted women's top for stretch knit fabric, with long raglan sleeves, a wide V-neckline and a drawstring casing on the inside of the centre front that gathers the front below the V. The ribbon ends tie at the point of the neckline. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: medium or high-stretch knit fabric of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Gathered V-Neck Top

When To Wear

Everyday wear in autumn, winter and spring, with jeans, trousers or skirts.
Under a jacket or cardigan.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted, close to the body through the waist.

Length: Hip length, straight hem.

Neckline: Wide V-neck; the edge is overlocked, turned to the inside and topstitched.

Sleeves: Long raglan sleeves; sleeve and side seams stitched in one continuous seam.

Front: A placket strip is stitched to the wrong side of the centre front, its top edge turned under. A line of stitching down its middle, stopping 1.5 cm above the lower seam, forms a casing; a decorative ribbon threaded through it is pulled up to gather the front.

Back: One piece, no seams or darts.

Finishing: Hem and sleeve hems turned up 1.5 cm and topstitched, preferably with a twin needle so they stay stretchy.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Four pattern pieces, raglan seams and a simple stitched-on casing; the only care needed is handling stretch knit with an elastic stitch.

Fabric Recommendations

Medium or high-stretch knit fabric of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Decorative ribbon for the drawstring

Cutting Plan

Back – 1 piece
Front – 1 piece
Sleeve – 2 pieces
Placket – 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

Stitch the front raglan edges of the sleeves to the front. Overlock the seams and press.
Stitch the back raglan edges of the sleeves to the back. Overlock the seams and press.
Stitch the sleeve seam and side seam in one continuous seam on each side. Overlock the seams and press.
Overlock the bottom edge of the garment, the bottom edges of the sleeves, and the neckline edge. Fold to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.
Overlock the placket all around. Turn under the upper edge of the placket and topstitch. Mark the placket position on the wrong side of the front. Stitch the placket to the front along its edges. Stitch along the center line of the placket, stopping 1.5 cm short of the lower placket seam. Thread the drawstring through the opening and pull it to gather the front.