CONSTRUCTION:
With RST, sew the front to back at the shoulders. Neaten using an overlocker/serger and press toward the back.
With RST, sew the angled edges of the V neckband together 0.6mm (¼”) seam. Clip the V. Press open.
With WST, fold the neckband in half lengthways and press. Baste the raw edges together. Trim the corners.
With RST, pin the neckband to the neck opening. Starting at the V at the centre front, sew a 6mm (¼”) seam which is 8cm (3”) long, on one side of the neckline. Carefully clip the fabric at the V in the centre front of the main body to release the fabric.
Starting 8cm (3”) up from the V on the other side of the neckline, sew a 6mm (¼”) seam to the centre front. Check that you have a nice V shape, then sew the remaining neckband to the main body. Neaten using an overlocker/serger and press toward the body. Sew an edge stitch to the neckline on the side of the body.
With RST, sew the front to back at the side seam on the left side (LHS). Neaten using an overlocker/serger and press toward the back.
Starting 8cm (3”) up from the side split notch, neaten using an overlocker/serger along the split, across the hem and continuing to the other side, finishing 8cm (3”) up from the side split notch.
With RST, sew the front to back at the right hand (RHS) side seam, starting at the under arm and finishing at the side split notch. Neaten the seam using an overlocker/serger, starting at the under arm and finishing where the previous neatening starts. Press the seam toward the back, and press the seam at the top of the side split open.
Neaten the armholes using an overlocker/serger. Turn the armholes 1.5cm (⅝”) to the inside and pin. Top stitch the armhole turnbacks into place. You may choose to use a twin needle. Press.
Turn the hem and side split 1.5cm (⅝”) to the inside and pin. The seam at the top of the side split should be open. Take care when folding the fabric at the corners to achieve a good finish. Top stitch the hem and side split. You may choose to use a twin needle.
Trim any loose threads and press your new top.
