Free Pattern alert! Be sure to grab a copy of this free Bell Sleeve Swing Tee Sewing Pattern for girls. The T-shirt pattern comes in girl’s sizes 3 to 12. The sweet bell-sleeve and swingy style is sure to please any girly girl!
I can’t believe we are already a week into February, and I have yet to post one pink sewing project! My Missy’s favorite colors are leaning towards blues, purples and turquoise, so any excuse to make her something pink is a winner in my book.
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I’ve been planning a version of this top in my head for a couple of months now. I was going to share it as a pattern hack of my long sleeve t-shirt pattern. Once I started working on the top, I figured now was as good of time as any, to add an additional size to the t-shirt pattern. And after spending time adding the size 12 and fiddling with the pattern, it seemed easier to create and publish a new pattern than it would be to write up a new tutorial and explain how to get measurements. (And now I have lots of ideas to hack THIS pattern, lol!)
Ever since I made this Princess Peasant Top with the bell shaped sleeve, my Missy has been requesting more tops with this style of sleeve. (You can see a second, similar version, done with shirring instead, here.) She loves how the bell sleeve looks and drapes; I guess they make her feel extra princess-y.
I did size up for her when sewing this pattern. Since we are so close to warmer weather, I wanted to be sure the top would be roomy enough for her to wear next year as well.
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The fabric I used is a very nice quality baby rib knit. It cut so nicely with no fraying whatsoever; I decided to leave the hems unhemmed. I searched around for where this fabric might have come from, but could not find the source in my order histories anywhere. I know I’ve had it for a long time. (In fact, this fabric cut came out of my stash that I’ve earmarked to giveaway. Sorry about that! I really need to get that fabric giveaway I’m planning up before I use another cut from it, lol.)
Turned out so cute and swingy, don’t you think!
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Ready to sew up one of these tops for your little princess? Head over to page 2 to get the pattern download link or skip over to page 3 for the sewing instructions.
Anne says
Cute top!! I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for tomorrow morning that features your free pattern: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=91672 –Anne
Dale Barnes says
I want to say a big thank you to you for this pattern and for making it up to a size 12yrs old. My oldest granddaughter is 9, 10 in August but she is in size 11-12 clothes it is so hard to find free patterns for her size and can be so expensive to buy patterns. No i can sew her and her four year old sister some items that are the same style. Thanks again for the great patterns you have so generously provided x.
Jamie says
You are very welcome!
OKSueSimmons says
I don’t think I have EVER seen so many free girls patterns!! Thank you so very much for all the time and trouble you have taken to make such gorgeous patterns. And your tutorials that go with them are absolutely the best and easy to read and follow too!! My 5 year old granddaughter has surely benefitted from all your efforts! Thanks again for thinking about us old grannys and providing us with soooo many free tunes and patterns!!
Jamie says
Thank you for stopping by with such a nice note. This particular pattern is one of my faves. I am about to add a size to it and make a version in velour for my daughters holiday band concert.