Cross Your Heart & V-Neck Tee 714 (Printed in Envelope)
Cross Your Heart & V-Neck Tee 714 (Printed in Envelope)
Cross Your Hear Top: Close fitting v-neck top with shoulder and bodice gathers, center front inset and 3/4 length banded sleeves.
V-Neck Tee: Close fitting v-neck top with center front panel, full length sleeves and split hem.
Multi-sized 4-22.
Printed in Envelope: This pattern is only available as a pre-printed tissue pattern.
Suggested Fabrics: Lycra blend knits of all kinds with at least 70% stretch.
Dress it up or dress it down: wear either of these tops with your favorite pair of jeans or over a pencil skirt.
The Cross Your Heart Top is very flattering and easy to wear. It is terrific in prints that may not be suitable for larger piece patterns.
The V Neck Tee is sleek and slimming. The long, vertical seam lines and detail at the sleeve hem will make this a favorite top. The original design neckline and center front construction makes this top a dream to sew.
THREADS magazine, September 2009, page 23
If you're looking for a T-shirt alternative, this knits-only pattern is a fantastic option. Plus, you get two patterns in one. The guide sheets are like a mini textbook; besides cutting and sewing instructions, a separate worksheet is provided to help evaluate appropriate sizing. On the Cross Your Heart Top, the back shoulder-seam match points are missing, but our tester suggests adjusting the gathers on the corresponding front seam to make the two lengths match. Our tester can see this style elongated into a dress, too. She envisions the front collar band on the V-neck made from a complementary stretch lace or embellished with a continuous line of embroidery or a beaded design.
(Sized 4-22 for busts 30.5-48 in.) *For knits only
-Tested by Janith Bergeron, Barrington, New Hampshire