Wrap Top with Buttons and Hem Band
Introducing a sophisticated women's knit top pattern featuring an elegant cowl neckline and a unique buttoned asymmetrical wrap front, designed for comfort and modern style.
When To Wear
This versatile knit top is perfect for adding a touch of polished comfort to various occasions:
- Casual Chic & Everyday: Its comfortable knit and stylish details make it an ideal choice for elevated daily wear.
- Office & Business Casual: The polished drape and unique button embellishment offer a professional yet fashionable look suitable for work.
- Transitional Seasons: Long sleeves and a cozy knit ensure warmth and style during cooler months, making it a perfect layering piece.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a fitted, tunic-length top with a relaxed drape, designed to skim the body for a comfortable yet elegant profile.
Neckline: a graceful cowl neckline is created by the elegant draping of the wrap front, offering a soft and flattering look.
Closure: An asymmetrical wrap front is secured along the wearer's left side by a line of ten decorative buttons, providing both style and a functional closure.
Sleeves: Full-length, set-in sleeves offer a classic finish and comfortable coverage.
Hem: a straight hemline is neatly finished with an integrated band, contributing to the garment's clean and polished look.
Back: a clean, smooth back panel ensures a streamlined silhouette that complements the detailed front.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves working with knit fabrics, constructing a draped wrap front with multiple layers, precise button application, and attaching a hem band.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose soft, well-draping knit fabrics with medium stretch to achieve the desired silhouette and comfort:
- Dense, soft, well-draping knit fabrics with medium stretch
- Natural or blended fibers (e.g., merino wool blends, viscose blends, interlock knits)
Additional Supplies
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the darts on the inner front. Trim the bulk with an overlocker.
- Stitch the center seams of the back. Overlock the seam allowances.
- Overlock the neckline of the back. Fold the seam allowances inwards and topstitch. Process the front necklines similarly.
- Overlock the curved edge of the outer front. Fold the seam allowance inwards and topstitch. Overlock the left shoulder edge of the upper front. Fold the seam allowance inwards and topstitch.
- Place the upper of the front onto the inner and secure along the right side seam, right shoulder seam, and bottom edge. Fold the front pieces and back right sides together and stitch the shoulder seams, folding back the free-flying shoulder edge of the outer front. Overlock the seam allowances and press towards the back. Set the sleeve into the open armhole.
- Stitch the side seam and the sleeve seam simultaneously. Overlock the seam allowances.
- Stitch the bottom piece into a ring. Fold the piece in half lengthwise and attach to the pullover. Overlock the seam allowance.
- Align the button notches on the front PANELs and sew on the buttons.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the sleeve. Fold the seam allowance to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.
