Knit Wrap Top With Sleeves
A versatile women's sewing pattern for a knit top featuring a flattering V-neckline and a unique twisted knot detail at the front.
When To Wear
This knit top offers a blend of comfort and style, making it suitable for a variety of occasions:
- Everyday Comfort: Ideal for daily wear, providing both ease and a chic aesthetic.
- Smart Casual Occasions: Easily dressed up or down for informal gatherings or office environments.
- Layering Piece: A versatile base layer under blazers or cardigans for added warmth and style.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A close-fitting top designed to flatter the figure.
Neckline: Features an elegant V-neckline created by the crossover front panels.
Front: The defining feature is a stylish twisted knot at the center front, adding visual interest and shaping.
Sleeves: Long, set-in sleeves provide full arm coverage.
Back: A simple and smooth back panel ensures a clean finish.
Hem: The garment finishes with a straight hemline.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires experience with sewing knit fabrics and constructing twisted or wrapped garment details.
Fabric Recommendations
For optimal drape and comfort, select knit fabrics with stretch properties:
- Medium to high stretch knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
No additional notions are required.
Cutting Plan
- From main fabric:
- 1. Back – 1 piece
- 2. Upper front part – 2 pieces
- 3. Lower front part – 1 piece
- 4. Sleeve – 2 pieces
Fabric & Materials
Tip: When sewing knit fabrics, use a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.6 – 0.8 cm. Topstitch the hem allowance with a twin needle to maintain elasticity.
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the back and front. Serge the seams and press them towards the back.
- Serge the neckline edge. Fold the allowance to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.
- Serge the upper straight edge (a section 4-5 cm wide) of the lower front part and the corresponding edge of the upper front part. Fold the allowance to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.
- Fold the curved edges of the left upper front part right sides together and stitch to the corresponding edge of the lower front part. Serge the seam and press. Thread the right piece through the created loop and stitch in the same way.
- Fold the lower edge of the upper front part along the notch at the side seam and secure the upper and lower front parts together along the side edge.
- Stitch the side seams of the back and front. Serge the seams and press them towards the back.
- Stitch the sleeve seams. Serge the seams and press.
- Set the sleeves into the armholes, matching the notches. Serge the seams and press.
- Serge the bottom edge of the garment and the bottom edge of the sleeve. Fold to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.
