Ruched Sleeve Round Neck Knit Top

Name: Ruched Sleeve Round Neck Knit Top
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5968
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5968

A women's knit top at hip length with a wide scoop neckline, front darts and short sleeves that are pleated at the cap and ruched along the top with a line of elastic-thread shirring. Pull-on, no fastening. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabric with medium stretch, made of natural or blended fibres, for example stretch velvet.

Tech. Description

Ruched Sleeve Round Neck Knit Top

When To Wear

With skirts and trousers for the office or for evening, especially in stretch velvet.
Everyday wear in spring and summer in plain jersey.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close-fitting, straight body.

Length: Hip length.

Neckline: Wide scoop, serged, turned to the wrong side and topstitched.

Front: Cut in one piece on the fold, with darts pressed upwards.

Sleeves: Short, one-piece, set-in. Pleats folded downwards are basted along the sleeve cap, and a line of elastic thread stitched along a marked line down the top of the sleeve gathers it into ruching; the hem flares out slightly below.

Back: One piece cut on the fold, no seams or darts.

Finishing: Seams serged; hem, sleeve hems and neckline turned to the wrong side and topstitched with a twin needle or coverstitch.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Three main pieces and simple seams; the sleeve pleats and the elastic-thread shirring need accurate marking.

Fabric Recommendations

Knit fabric with medium stretch, made of natural or blended fibres, for example stretch velvet.

Additional Supplies

Elastic thread (shirring elastic)
Twin needle (or a coverstitch machine) for the hems

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Sleeve – 2 pieces

Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics should be stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch details directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker.

Sewing Instructions

Mark and stitch the darts on the Front. Press the darts upwards.
Stitch the shoulder and side seams, overlock, and press towards the back.
On the sleeve, mark the pleats and the elastic thread attachment line. Fold the pleats along the markings, with the pleats facing downwards. Baste the pleats along the sleeve cap. Stitch along the marked line with elastic thread. Stitch the sleeve seam, overlock, and press. Set the sleeves into the armholes. Overlock and press the seam.
Overlock the bottom edge of the garment, the neckline edge, and the bottom edge of the sleeve. Fold to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.