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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.
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3 – 10 yrs Sizes included
23–30 cm Main fabric 1, by size
23–30 cm Main fabric 2, by size
150 cm Fabric width used
Pattern descriptionA two-tone top, cut for play
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).
MaterialsWhat you'll need
Suggested fabrics
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.
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
- Seam allowances are already included on every pattern piece
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 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%.
Cutting listSpecification
| 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.
Layout of parts on fabricCutting layout
Two fabrics — layout width 1.5 m / 59.05", unless noted otherwise
Size 4 years (104 cm)
Size 8 years (128 cm)
Step by stepSewing instructions
Description of tailoring
8 steps- 1
Pin Front details along the center seam right sides together. Serge it. Press seam allowances to any side.
- 2
Pin Front and Back details along the shoulder edges right sides together. Serge it. Press seam allowances to the back.
- 3
Fold the neckband in half right sides together along the short edges and pin it. Serge it.
- 4
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.
- 5
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.
- 6
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.
- 7
Fold the hem band in half right sides together and pin its short edges. Serge it. Press seam allowances to sides as shown.
- 8
Pin the band into the bottom hem right sides together. Serge in place. Press seam allowances to the garment.
Finishing The top is ready!
