A two-tone cropped top with a center-front seam joining two fabrics, finished with a self-fabric neckband, armhole bands, and hem band for a comfortable, secure fit.
This girls' cropped top pairs two fabrics at a center-front seam, with the raw edges wrapped clean by a self-fabric neckband, armhole bands, and hem band — no lining, zippers, or clasps required.
Sized from 3 to 10 years (98–140 cm height).
This top is made from two fabric colors — we give the consumption and layouts using two fabrics, but you can also sew it in a single fabric.
You can sew this top as swimwear — use biflex fabric. For a light summer top instead, choose a light-weight cotton lycra jersey.
Use a serger (overlock) to sew it. If you don't have a serger, replace it with a stretch stitch or zigzag stitch on your sewing machine. Use rubber elastic when sewing the swimwear version.
Tap a size to see it highlighted across the table. Based on 150 cm / 59.05" wide fabric.
| Height (cm) | 98 3 y |
104 4 y |
110 5 y |
116 6 yMOST PICKED |
122 7 y |
128 8 y |
134 9 y |
140 10 y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main fabric 1 | 23 cm 9.05" |
24 cm 9.45" |
25 cm 9.84" |
26 cm 10.24" |
27 cm 10.63" |
28 cm 11.02" |
29 cm 11.42" |
30 cm 11.81" |
| Main fabric 2 | 23 cm 9.05" |
24 cm 9.45" |
25 cm 9.84" |
26 cm 10.24" |
27 cm 10.63" |
28 cm 11.02" |
29 cm 11.42" |
30 cm 11.81" |
When buying fabric, keep in mind that the material can shrink, so take a margin of 5–10%.
| Pattern piece | Pcs. |
|---|---|
| Main fabric | |
| 1 — Back | 1 |
| 2 — Front | 2 |
| 3 — Neckband | 1 |
| 4 — Armhole band | 2 |
| 5 — Hem band | 1 |
Attention! All our patterns already contain seam allowances.
Two fabrics — layout width 1.5 m / 59.05", unless noted otherwise
Pin Front details along the center seam right sides together. Serge it. Press seam allowances to any side.
Pin Front and Back details along the shoulder edges right sides together. Serge it. Press seam allowances to the back.
Fold the neckband in half right sides together along the short edges and pin it. Serge it.
Fold the neckband wrong sides together. Pin it along the neckline right sides together, aligning the notches. Baste in place. Serge it. Press seam allowances to the garment.
Fold the armhole band in half wrong sides together. Pin the band into the armhole. Baste it. Serge in place. Press seam allowances to the garment.
Pin Front and Back along the side edges right sides together. Baste it if needed. Serge it. Hide the serger threads into the seam. Press seam allowances to the back.
Fold the hem band in half right sides together and pin its short edges. Serge it. Press seam allowances to sides as shown.
Pin the band into the bottom hem right sides together. Serge in place. Press seam allowances to the garment.
