Cropped Wrap Front Top

Cropped Wrap Front Top

A cropped women's top for low-stretch knit or stretch woven fabric, with a crossover front forming a deep V-neck, cap sleeves cut in one with the bodice, and a back shaped by a centre seam and darts. The front pieces are stitched together where they cross, so the top pulls on without a fastening.

When To Wear

• In summer with high-waisted skirts, trousers or shorts.
• Over a slip dress or under an open shirt or jacket.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close-fitting, shaped by darts on the back and on each front.

Length: Cropped, ending above the waist.

Neckline: Deep V at the front formed by the crossed fronts; wide rounded neckline at the back. Edges overlocked, turned under and topstitched.

Sleeves: Cap sleeves cut in one with the fronts and back; armhole edges turned under and topstitched.

Front: Asymmetric right and left fronts crossing at the front waist, each with a dart; the right front hem is finished before the pieces are joined, then the fronts are stitched together where they cross.

Back: Centre back seam and two vertical darts.

Finishing: Seams sewn with a stretch or narrow zigzag stitch, allowances overlocked and trimmed to 0.6–0.8 cm; hems topstitched with a twin needle.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Three pattern pieces, darts and turned-and-topstitched edges; the only care point is joining the crossed fronts accurately.

Fabric Recommendations

Low-stretch knit fabrics, or woven fabrics with added elastane.

Additional Supplies

• Twin needle for the hems