This Off The Shoulder Ruffle Top Pattern, is a free sewing pattern available in a printable pdf, in girl’s sizes 3 to 12. This sweet ruffle top is so versatile and can be worn many ways. It will definitely be a hit with your little fashionista! (Plus you’ll love how easy it is to sew.)
I have a new pattern to share with you today! I’ve actually had this off the shoulder ruffle top pattern almost done for quite a while, but so much stuff has happened, I haven’t had the energy/motivation to finish up the tutorial and printable pattern template. (My least favorite part of the process, lol.)
The best thing that happened was our annual summer vacation. (OMG that photo!)
The worst was getting sick for a full month and my hard drive failing right before the vacation. I had not backed up my laptop in about 3 months- so I was in danger of losing a couple of unfinished patterns (including this diy off the shoulder top) and lots of photos.
Luckily, it was a minor failure, so the repair shop was able to recover all my files! You know I was thanking my lucky stars, lol, and I am now feeling better from the worst stomach bug ever.
Off The Shoulder Ruffle Top Pattern
It’s pretty late in the season for an off the shoulder top and I thought about saving the post until next spring but a couple of people have asked me about this pattern- so I decided to just go ahead with it! (I had posted a sneak peak on Instagram before all of the calamities happened.)
In the version I am showcasing today, I opted to use a knit border print fabric for the ruffle top. (I had this print in my stash for a while. I intended to use it in a nightgown for me, but it never got made.)
I had enough of the fabric to use the border as part of the ruffle.
I think this top turned out super cute and my missy is already wanting another one, but in dress length. I’ve got the perfect pink and white floral rayon that will make a beautiful, flowy dress, but I think I will wait until next year on that one!
Recommended Fabrics for this Free Ruffle Top Pattern:
The best fabric for this ruffle top pattern is almost any fabric that is not too stiff. I used my peasant dress pattern to design this top so it’s basically an off the shoulder peasant blouse. What that means is, the top is roomy and will grow with your girl.
I used a knit fabric, but any flowy rayon-y fabric would be beautiful, but even a quilting cotton that is not terribly stiff would be cute as well. I especially love the idea of a border print fabric or if you have an embroidery machine, how about a solid fabric with embroidery on the ruffle.
Ready to Sew Your Own Off the Shoulder Top?
Materials to Make an Off-the-Shoulder Ruffle Top:
- pattern
- fabric (up to 1.5 yards of 40 inch fabric for a size 12)
- single fold bias tape
- 1/4 inch elastic
Products used and Recommended:
- My favorite fabric shop for knits: Funkalicious Fabrics and Girl Charlee. My favorite shop for cottons and other fabrics: Fabric.com.
- My Sewing Machine: SINGER 9960 Quantum Stylist, my coverstitch: Janome Cover Pro 1000cpx
- My Serger: Brother 1034D 3 or 4 Thread Serger or you can just use Pinking Shears
- Rotary Cutter
- I love my large ruler and large cutting mat, but you may prefer to start of with a smaller Cutting set
- Dritz Dual Purpose Marking Pen and Fray Check
- Wonder clips (I didn’t use these in the post, but they are just awesome!
DIY Ruffle Top Pattern Tips:
- 1/4 inch seam allowance
- Light, flowy fabrics recommended (rayon, knits, voile)
- Top is designed to hit at the hip. To shorten or lengthen, cut pattern at waist level and redraw side seam.
Fit Chart:
Fabric layout Guide:
Download the ruffle top pattern from my shop here and then head to page 2 for the instructions on how to sew the Off-the-Shoulder Ruffle Top.
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Kathlyn says
Thank! beautiful top! I made one for my 4-year-old daughter and one for myself)))
Marty Bailey says
Is there a printer friendly version of the instructions?
Jamie Sanders says
Yes, scroll all the way down to the bottom of the sewing instruction page and you’ll find a button with the option to print just the written instructions .
Jeannie says
Is the water fountain yours? If so, could you tell me where you bought it? I love it and the pattern!
Jamie Sanders says
Thank you! My hubby made that fountain for me. It was an upgrade on the fountain I wrote about here https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/howtomakeabubblefountaininapot/ (that one was self contained.) With this new one, the water overflows into a 3rd container under the gravel. I did actually photograph the process and just never got around to writing the ho-to up, but I will attempt to get that done and posted in the next week or so.
Nawaar says
Hi Jamie. I absolutely love your patterns and instructions, I have 4 little girls, and we have such fun with your easy patterns.
I was interested to know, if you wanted to make this “on the shoulder”, is there a completely different pattern, or is there a simple adjustment one could make to your pattern?
Thank you, Nawaar
Jamie Sanders says
Hi, you can wear it either way without any adjustments.
Melissa Mudd says
Do you think it would be possible to use this same pattern in wovens instead of knit?
Jamie says
Sure
mbrill says
can’t wait to convert this pattern into a dress for my miss 10 to wear to the races
Magda from Poland says
Beautiful top, I made it longer to get an amazing dress for my 7-year-old Nina. Thank you very much for the pattern and the instructions!!!
Heidi says
I was able to download the pattern, but when I click on the link for the sewing instructions it says the page is no longer available. Am I doing something wrong? I was able to see it the day I got the pattern. Today I have time to do some sewing and can’t access the instructions.
Jamie says
Yes, I switched to https (more secure website) a couple of hours ago and now all my pattern links are broken. I am working on fixing this but it may take a day.
Jamie says
actually, this link does seem to be working for the instructions: https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/off-shoulder-ruffle-top-pattern/3/
Heidi says
It’s working for me now. Thanks!
Kate says
Can’t wait to get started on these great free patterns
Julie says
I’m like your previous commenter Anne, I had a similar top when I was a kid and always felt so fancy wearing it. This pattern is lovely. thanks.
Anne says
Oh pretty!! I remember having an off-the-shoulder top when I was a kid and thought it was the fanciest thing ever. I’ve featured your free pattern on Craft Gossip here: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=89462 –Anne
Christine DANNEELS says
love, love, loooooooove your blog !!
Cathy Burnett says
Thank you for sharing your great talent! I have a four year old granddaughter and I plan to use your pattern to make her something pretty.
Jamie says
Thanks Cathy, cant wait to see what you make!
~Jamie
Me.to.you100 says
Hi i have tried getting this pattern sent but doesnt seem to work. Please can someone help.
Thank you in advance
Jamie says
You have to add the pattern to your cart and check out. Once you have checked out, you must click the purple button that says “off the shoulder ruffle top pattern for girls, size 3 to 12” to download it to your computer. The pattern is not emailed, it is up to you to download it once you have checked out. If you created an account during the checkout process, you can log in and redownload the pattern. Otherwise, you will need to go through the checkout process again.