Plus Size Wrap Front V-Neck Long Sleeve Knit Top

Name: Plus Size Wrap Front V-Neck Long Sleeve Knit Top
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 908004
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #908004

A plus-size women's long-sleeved top for medium-stretch knit fabric, with a crossover V-neck. Two upper fronts, pleated at the lower edge, overlap right over left and are joined to the lower front along a horizontal seam under the bust. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabric with medium stretch, of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Plus Size Wrap Front V-Neck Long Sleeve Knit Top

When To Wear

Every day in autumn, winter and spring, with jeans, trousers or skirts.
For the office under a jacket or cardigan.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close-fitting through the bodice and waist, following the side seams to the hip.

Length: Hip length, hem turned up 2 cm and twin-needle topstitched.

Neckline: Crossover V-neck; the neckline edges of the upper fronts are overlocked, turned to the inside and topstitched. The back neckline is finished the same way, using an extra 1 cm on the back shoulder seam.

Front: Two upper fronts with pleats folded at the lower edge, lapped right over left and basted, then sewn to a one-piece lower front at the under-bust seam.

Sleeves: Long, slim set-in sleeves, hems turned up 2 cm and topstitched.

Back: One piece, no centre back seam and no darts.

Finishing: Seams sewn with a stretch or narrow zigzag stitch; overlocked allowances trimmed to 0.6–0.8 cm.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Basic knit seams, folded pleats and a lapped crossover front; no fastenings, facings or bands.

Fabric Recommendations

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

Additional Supplies

Twin needle for stretch topstitching (no other notions required)

Cutter's Must

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

Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are stitched 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

Serge the neckline edge of each Upper Front. Fold the allowance to the wrong side, press, and topstitch. Fold the pleats according to the markings.
Lap the right Upper Front over the left one and baste them together. Stitch the Lower Front to the Upper Fronts, press and serge the seam allowances.
Stitch the shoulder seams. Note: The shoulder seam of the back is 1 cm longer than the shoulder seam of the front (allowance for finishing the back neckline). Press the seam allowances towards the back.
Stitch the side seams. Serge and press the seam allowances.
Stitch the sleeve seams. Serge and press the seam allowances.
Set the sleeves into the armholes, matching the notches. Serge and press the seam allowances.
Serge the bottom edge of the garment, the bottom edge of the sleeve, and the back neckline edge. Fold the allowances to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.