Sewing the CURSIVE wrap top: video tutorial for sewing knit fabric

Want to sew a feminine and comfortable wrap top? Discover the CURSIVE pattern by Maison Fauve, a knit design with a high neckline, a fitted cut, and a long tie belt to accentuate the waist.

With an intermediate skill level, CURSIVE is ideal for completing your mid-season outfits and adding warmth to your dresses and tops. The technical points covered in this free sewing tutorial are:

• Sewing open darts,
• Setting a high collar,
• Assembling a facing and a belt,
• Sewing clean hems on knit fabric.

To ensure your project is a success, here are some tips for sewing knit fabrics:

• For the CURSIVE wrap top pattern, choose a stretchy knit, such as cotton jersey or ribbed viscose, cut-and-sew knit, or stretch milano. Woven fabrics, even with elastane, are not recommended.
• Use a ballpoint needle and select a stretch stitch on your sewing machine.
• On a serger, adjust the differential feed to maintain the elasticity of the seams.
• For hems, prefer a stretch twin needle to achieve beautiful finishes.

New to sewing with stretchy fabrics? Find all our advice in our dedicated tutorial:

👉 How to sew knit fabric: our tips and tricks – Maison Fauve 

The CURSIVE wrap top pattern is available here: 👉 CURSIVE wrap top sewing pattern – Maison Fauve