Plus Size Empire Waist Ruched Bust Top

Name: Plus Size Empire Waist Ruched Bust Top
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 905935
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #905935

A plus-size women's long-sleeved top for stretch knit fabric, with a sweetheart neckline and a double-layer upper front ruched at the centre with elastic thread. The lower front is gathered into a high empire seam under the bust. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabric with medium to high stretch, of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Plus Size Empire Waist Ruched Bust Top

When To Wear

Every day in autumn, winter and spring, with jeans, trousers or a skirt.
Under a jacket or cardigan.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close to the body above the empire seam, with extra width from the gathers below it.

Length: Hip length, straight hem turned up 1.5 cm and topstitched.

Neckline: Sweetheart neckline at the front, formed by two upper front layers stitched together along the neckline and turned out. The back neckline is overlocked, turned under 1.5 cm and topstitched.

Front: Upper front ruched at the centre with a line of elastic-thread stitching; lower front cut in one piece and gathered into the empire seam.

Sleeves: Long, set-in flat before the side seams; the underarm seam is sewn in one with the side seam.

Back: Centre back seam, pressed to the left.

Finishing: Seams sewn with a stretch or narrow zigzag stitch; hems topstitched with a twin needle.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. A self-lined upper front, elastic-thread ruching and gathering on a knit; no fastenings.

Fabric Recommendations

Knit fabric with medium to high stretch, of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Elastic thread
Twin needle for stretch topstitching

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
Upper Front – 2 pieces
Back – 2 pieces
Sleeve – 2 pieces
Lower Front – 1 piece

Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics should be sewn with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.6 – 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity.

Sewing Instructions

Place the two Upper Front pieces right sides together and stitch along the neckline. Clip into the corners and turn right side out. Stitch along the marking with elastic thread to ruche the center front.
Stitch the center back seam. Serge the seam and press it to the left. Align the Back and the Upper Front at the armhole and stitch the shoulder seams. Serge the seam and press towards the back. Serge the back neckline, fold inwards, covering the shoulder seam area at the neckline, and topstitch.
Sew a row of long gathering stitches along the upper edge of the Lower Front and gather. Stitch the Lower Front to the Upper Front. Serge the seam and press.
Set the Sleeve into the open armhole (flat, before the side seams), matching the notches. Serge the seam and press.
Stitch the side seam and the sleeve seam in one continuous step. Serge the seam and press towards the back.
Serge the bottom edge of the garment and the bottom edge of the sleeve. Fold to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.