Connie V neck ruffle hem top is a simple, beginner friendly project. It features front V neck, puffed ¾ sleeves and a gathered lower part. This design goes well with any bottom – be it jeans, shorts or skirt.
As usual, my pattern is made in 10 sizes from XXS to 5XL so you may find a suitable size for yourself. If you are not sure which size suits you, take a look at the measurement table before doing anything here: SIZE GUIDE.
The pattern is made using layered PDF, please check for your desired size before printing so you won’t waste your paper. I have included a first page with many details about sizing and printing, so please first read the first page and make sure you know what size you need! If you still do not know how to print a layered PDF, please check for the printing instruction in this post: PRINTING GUIDE.
My patterns are now made in Projector files, A4/Letter paper and A0 paper formats so you can use a projector, print at home or at any print shop!
For home printers, you can print this using either A4 or Letter paper. I calculated the printing area so that you will be able to use either type of paper to print the pattern out perfectly. Always print the first page first and check with the test square if you are printing at the right scale before you print out the whole pattern – avoid waste of ink and waste of paper, save the earth!
Some PC may print smaller than actual size even when you choose 100% scale – I don’t know why this problem exist, but my HP laptop cannot print true to size. I have to scale up to 103% to get the right size. You may need to check with your PC to see if it prints true to size, if not, scale up a bit. I was informed by a reader that you can also print the pdf as image to get the right scale, however I never tested it on my computer.
SEWING INSTRUCTION
TOOLS AND MATERIAL
- Fabric of your choice. This pattern is intended for WOVEN fabric.
- (Optional) Some decorative trims
- (Optional) 04 pieces of cords and tassels for the sleeve cuff ties
- Scissors, pencil or fabric marker, ruler, pins
- Sewing machine/Serger or needle and thread
- Printed pattern
The amount of fabric needed will vary depending on the width of the fabric of choice. To be precise, you may need to check how much fabric you need before buying. It will depend on the selected pattern size, the width, and design of the fabric you plan to use. Just to be sure, print all the paper patterns and lay them out at the width of fabric you plan to use (usually from 90 to 150 centimeters or 35 to 60 inches). Measure how much fabric you will need. Don’t forget to account for pieces that need to be cut multiple times and pieces that are cut on the fold.
PATTERN PIECES
The pattern pieces are as follows:
– Upper Front: cut 2 mirrored pieces
– Lower Front: cut 1 piece on the fold
– Lower Front: cut 1 piece on the fold
– Lower Back: cut 1 piece on the fold
– Sleeve: cut 2 mirrored pieces
– Sleeve Cuff: cut 2 pieces
– Neckline Binding: cut 1 piece on bias
SEAM ALLOWANCE
– Hem: 3cm (1 ¼”)
– All other seams: 1cm (3/8”)
– Seam allowance has been included in the pattern pieces. Cut pattern as is and use the above mentioned seam allowance when constructing the garment.
CUTTING INSTRUCTION
Place the pattern pieces on the fabric, pin the pattern pieces to the fabric to secure them in place. Using sharp scissors, carefully cut out the fabric pieces along the outer lines of the pattern. Take your time to ensure precise and clean cuts, as this will affect the fit and overall appearance of your garment.
Make sure to mark all notches and other design features such as darts, pleats, draw marks etc. from the pattern pieces onto your fabric. When sewing the garment, pay attention to notches, they must match up.
SEWING INSTRUCTION
1. Serge/zig zag stitch the edges of fabric to prevent unexpected unravelling.
2. Sew the upper front top
– Fold and sew the bust darts on the Upper Front piece. Video tutorial:
– Place two Upper Front pieces right sides together, matching the center front.
– Stitch the center front seam, backstitch at both ends of stitching line to reinforce the seam. Press seam open.
3. Gather the lower part of the garment
– Video tutorial: https://tianascloset.com/index.php/2023/08/31/how-to-gather-fabric/
– Gather the upper part of the Lower Front and Lower Back to match the bottom edge of the Upper Front and Upper Back respectively.
4. Sew the front and the back
– Place Lower Front and Upper Front right sides together, matching the gathered edge of the lower front with the bottom edge of the upper front.
– Stitch to get the front garment. Press seams up towards the upper front.
5. Sew the main garment
– Place the front and the back garment right sides together, matching the shoulder and side seams.
– Stitch shoulder and side seams, backstitching at both ends of stitching lines. Press seams open.
6. Sew the sleeve
– Fold the sides of the sleeve and stitch the sleeve seam, starting from the armhole down to the notch on the sleeve seam. Backstitch at both ends of stitching line. Press seam open.
– Stitch the seam allowance of the unsewn part of the sleeve seam to the shell fabric to create a 1cm (3/8”) hem for the slit.
7. Sew the sleeve cuff
– Gather the sleeve bottom to match the width of the Sleeve Cuff.
– Fold 1cm (3/8”) of the long edges of the Sleeve Cuff to the wrong side of fabric and press.
– Fold the Sleeve Cuff in half again, right sides together, matching the long edges.
– If you are using the cords and tassels, on each end of the sleeve cuff, place a cord in the middle of the short edge, so that it is sandwiched in between two layers of the sleeve cuff. The tail of the cord is inside the sleeve cuff.
– Stitch the short ends of the sleeve cuff, catching both layers of fabric and the cord.
– Clip the corner and turn the sleeve cuff right side out. You will get a sleeve cuff with two tie straps on the sides.
– Slip the gathered sleeve bottom to the inside of the sleeve cuff, so that the sleeve bottom is about 1cm (3/8”) inside of the sleeve cuff. Pin all layers together.
– Topstitch close to the edge of the sleeve cuff, catching all layers to finish the sleeve cuff.
8. Set in sleeves
Video tutorial: https://tianascloset.com/index.php/2023/11/06/how-to-sew-set-in-sleeve/
9. Finish neckline with bias facing
Video tutorial: https://tianascloset.com/index.php/2023/08/10/how-to-bias-facing-v-shaped-detail/
10. Finish hem
– Fold 3cm (1 ¼”) of the hem to the wrong side of fabric and press to get a crisp finish.
– Choose your desired finishing method:
• Topstitch: Sew a straight stitch along the folded edge of the hem, securing it in place.
• Slip Stitch: Use a hand sewing needle and matching thread to invisibly stitch the folded hem to the main fabric.
11. (Optional) Decorative trims
– Place the decorative trims on the right side of the garment, along the neckline, empire waist seams and sleeve cuffs.
– Pin and stitch the trims to the garment.
Below are the download links:
CONNIE V NECK RUFFLE HEM TOP (A0 PAPER)
CONNIE V NECK RUFFLE HEM TOP (A4/US LETTER PAPER)
CONNIE V NECK RUFFLE HEM TOP (PROJECTOR FILE)
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