Seville
A breezy one-shoulder swim top finished with a self-fabric neckband, armhole band, and hem band, topstitched along every edge — sewn without a single closure.
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3 – 10 yrs Sizes included
20–27 cm Main fabric, by size
150 cm Fabric width used
5 Pattern pieces
Pattern descriptionA one-shoulder top for sunny days
This girls' swim top is cut from a single front and back panel, with the raw edges wrapped clean by a self-fabric neckband, armhole band, and hem band — no lining, zippers, or clasps required.
Sized from 3 to 10 years (98–140 cm height).
MaterialsWhat you'll need
Suggested fabrics
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.
Also needed
- Rubber elastic (for the swimwear version)
- Threads to match the fabric
- Baste details together before stitching to avoid displacement of the upper fabric
Fabric consumption
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 | 20 cm 7.87" | 21 cm 8.27" | 22 cm 8.66" | 23 cm 9.05" | 24 cm 9.45" | 25 cm 9.84" | 26 cm 10.24" | 27 cm 10.63" |
When buying fabric, keep in mind that the material can shrink, so take a margin of 5–10%.
Cutting listSpecification
| Pattern piece | Pcs. |
|---|---|
| Main fabric | |
| 1 — Back | 1 |
| 2 — Front | 1 |
| 3 — Neckband | 1 |
| 4 — Armhole band | 1 |
| 5 — Hem band | 1 |
Cutting layout
For all sizes, with a fabric width of 150 cm (59.05")
Step by stepSewing instructions
Description of tailoring
12 steps- 1
Pin Front and Back details along the shoulder edge right sides together. Serge it. Press seam allowances to the back.
- 2
Divide the neckband into 4 equal parts. Find the center on the armhole band.
- 3
Divide the neckline into 4 equal parts.
- 4
Pin the neckband to the neckline right sides together, aligning the markings. Pin the armhole band to the armhole right sides together.
- 5
Serge in place.
- 6
Fold the bands in half, covering the seams, and pin them.
- 7
Topstitch using a twin needle. Try to stay 1–2 mm from the seam. You can also use a zigzag stitch.
- 8
Press it.
- 9
Pin Front and Back panels along the side edges right sides together. Baste it. Serge it. Press seam allowances to the back.
- 10
Fold the hem band in half right side together and pin the short edges. Serge it. Then divide the band and the hem into 4 equal parts.
- 11
Pin the band to the hem right sides together, aligning the markings. Serge in place.
- 12
Fold the band to the wrong side and pin it. Topstitch the hem 1–2 mm from the seam. Press it.
Finishing The top is ready!
