Square Neck Tie-Side Wrap Top
A contemporary women's sewing pattern for a square neck top featuring an asymmetrical wrap front that ties at the side.
When To Wear
This stylish top is versatile for various occasions, offering a blend of comfort and modern design:
- Casual Outings: Perfect for a relaxed yet put-together look for daytime activities or gatherings.
- Transitional Styling: Easily dressed up or down, making it suitable for both casual and semi-formal settings.
- Warm-Weather Fashion: Its sleeveless design and breathable fabric recommendations make it ideal for warmer seasons.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the bodice with a modern, asymmetrical wrap front.
Neckline: Contemporary square neckline for a clean and structured look.
Closure: Adjustable side tie closure that creates the wrap effect.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design with wide, comfortable shoulder straps.
Hem: Unique asymmetrical hemline, featuring a pointed front created by the overlapping wrap panels.
Back: Classic tank top back with a matching square neckline.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires experience with knit fabrics, precise gathering, facing construction, and assembling an asymmetrical wrap design.
Fabric Recommendations
For optimal drape and comfort, select knit fabrics with good stretch:
- Medium to high stretch knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers.
Additional Supplies
- Decorative tape for ties.
Fabric & Materials
Pattern pieces made from knit fabrics should be sewn with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.6 – 0.8 cm. Hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity.
Cutting Plan
From main fabric:
- 1. Back – 1 piece
- 2. Front Bodice – 1 piece
- 3. Front Bodice Overlay – 1 piece
- 4. Back Armhole Facing – 4 pieces
- 5. Front Armhole Facing – 4 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Fold back armhole facings right sides together and stitch along the armhole edge.
- Fold front armhole facings right sides together and stitch along the armhole edge.
- Unfold the facings, then fold them along the shoulder edge wrong sides together. Stitch the facings along the shoulder seam. Press the seam towards the back.
- Finish the upper edge of the back and front bodice, as well as 3 open edges of the front bodice overlay. Fold allowances to the wrong side, press and topstitch. Topstitch the upper edge of the front bodice overlay last, first placing a tie underneath it.
- Gather along the armhole edge on the front bodice overlay.
- Attach the front bodice overlay to the front bodice along the armhole.
- Stitch the outer facing to the armhole of the back and front bodice.
- Attach the front bodice overlay to the front bodice along the right side seam. Note: the side seam of the front overlay does not reach the bottom edge of the front bodice by 1.5 cm (hem allowance). Stitch the side seams, inserting a tie into the left seam. Finish the seams and press towards the back.
- Turn the facing allowances inwards and stitch them together.
- Finish the bottom edge of the garment. Fold to the wrong side, press and topstitch.
