Off-Shoulder Babydoll Top with Front Tie
Discover a charming and romantic off-shoulder babydoll top pattern, distinguished by its gracefully gathered silhouette and playful front tie detail.
When To Wear
This versatile top is designed for comfort and allure, making it perfect for:
- Intimate Evenings & Nightwear: Ideal for luxurious relaxation or romantic occasions.
- Loungewear & At-Home Comfort: a stylish choice for comfortable wear around the house.
- Vacation & Resort Styling: Can be worn as a chic cover-up over swimwear or with lounge bottoms for a relaxed look.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a loose, flowing babydoll silhouette, gathered at the empire waistline for a full, soft drape.
Neckline: An elasticized off-shoulder neckline that gently frames the décolletage.
Closure: a charming center front tie at the bust, featuring self-fabric ties that can be fashioned into a bow.
Sleeves: Short, off-shoulder sleeves, gathered at the top and hem for a soft, voluminous effect.
Waist: Defined empire waistline, positioned just under the bust, where the bodice gathers for a relaxed fit.
Hem: a straight, babydoll-length hemline, providing a sweet and airy finish.
Level Of Difficulty
Beginner. Involves fundamental sewing techniques such as gathering, attaching decorative elements, creating ties, and finishing edges.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight, soft fabrics with a good drape for a delicate and airy feel:
- Lace fabric
- Silk fabrics, such as satin
Additional Supplies
- Decorative braid
- Elastic decorative braid (approximate length indicated on the back bottom pattern piece)
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Upper back – 1 qty
- Lower back — 1 qty
- Upper front - 2 qty
- Lower front — 2 qty
- Sleeve - 2 qty
- From satin:
- Back facing – 1 qty
- Upper front facing – 4 qty
- Middle front facing – 2 qty
- Inner of middle front facing – 2 qty
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the lower back to the upper back. Press seam allowances downwards and overlock.
- Stitch with loosely tensioned stitches along the lower edge of the upper front between the notches at a distance of 0.5 cm from the edge and gather. Stitch the lower front to the upper front, press seam allowances downwards and overlock.
- Overlock the front edge of the front. Topstitch decorative trim strip onto the front edge.
- Stitch the upper facing to the upper front, press seam allowances towards the facing. Place the lower piece onto the right side of the upper facing, right side in, and stitch the upper edge, continuing onto the tie, the short edge of the tie, and the lower edge of the tie, up to the notch. Clip seam allowances at curves, trim at corners. Turn the tie right side out, straighten, press. Fold under the raw lower edge of the inner upper facing and topstitch into the facing attachment seam.
- Overlock the upper and lower edges of the sleeve and the upper edge of the upper back with a rolled hem.
- Stitch the sleeve to the back, press seam allowances and overlock. Stitch the sleeve to the front, press seam allowances and overlock. Stitch the sleeve edges and side edges in one seam. Press seam allowances and overlock.
- Mark the lower facing attachment line on the garment. Stitch the side edges of the back facing and the middle front facing. Place the facing onto the front right side to right side so that the attachment line of the lower edge of the facing aligns with the marked line on the garment. The upper edge of the facing should be directed towards the lower edge of the garment. Stitch the facing, then fold it upwards. Overlock one short side of the inner of the middle front facing. Place the inner piece onto the right side of the middle front facing, right side in, and stitch the tie along three sides. Trim seam allowances at corners. Turn the tie right side out, straighten, press. Fold under the raw upper edge of the facing and topstitch under the seam joining the upper and lower parts of the back and front.
- Topstitch elastic trim strip onto the upper edge of the back and sleeve and the lower edge of the sleeve, stretching it slightly. The trim strip should be 10% shorter than the edge it is being stitched to.
- Overlock the lower edge of the garment with a fine rolled hem.
