The Tabor V-neck from Sew House Seven is a versatile top that can be dressed up or down. It features a loose fit, drop shoulders and various necklines and body lengths. The oversized body width is most compatible with lightweight, fluid knits with at least 25% stretch.
The Tabor V Neck has many versions, but all feature drop shoulders and a loose fit through the body.
- Version #1 has two neck options, a deep V-neck or a mitered neckband. It also features a curved hem and narrow, long sleeves.
- Version #2 has two neck options, a deep V-neck or a mitered neckband. It also features a curved hem and banded, short sleeves to roll up.
- Version #3 has two neck options, a deep V-neck or a mitered neckband. It also features a cropped, straight hem and is sleeveless.
- Version #4 is a semi-deep V-neck with a lapped neckband. It also features a split hem with vented sides and narrow, long sleeves. It works best with sweater knits that do not have too much structure or stretch recovery.
- Version #5 is a semi-deep V-neck with a lapped neckband. It also features a cropped, straight hem and is sleeveless. It works best with sweater knits that do not have too much stretch recovery.
- Beginner level pattern
- This pattern includes standard size 00 - 20
Key Information
Versions #1-3 are designed for lightweight, fluid knit fabrics with at least 25% stretch such as rayon, bamboo, and soy jerseys. Choose cotton, linen and hemp jerseys for a slightly boxy fit.
Versions #4-5 are designed for sweater knit fabrics with at least 25% stretch. Choose natural fiber sweater knits such as wool jersey, novelty sweater knits and softer rib knits.
For the neckband avoid knits with excellent stretch recovery such as pontes and high lycra content fabrics (6% and above).
- Thread
- Ballpoint sewing machine needle for knits,
- Lightweight fusible knit interfacing.
- Optional: double-sided fusible knit tape for hems, single-sided fusible knit tape as a replacement for shoulder interfacings.
- Version #2: 1 button approx. 12-20mm in diameter