I’ve got a fun new, Off The Shoulder Top Sewing Pattern for girls to share with you today! This one is more for the older girls and it comes in sizes 6 to 14.
How cute is this off the shoulder top for girls? It’s basically a sized down version of my ladies top, but with slightly looser elastic and a halter tie (to compensate for the looser elastic, lol.)
I can not tell you how much my little missy loves this top! It took me a couple of tries to get it right, but this top is definitely a quick sew.
The first version I followed the same elastic cutting suggestions in the ladies top, but she complained about the tightness bothering her, so I loosened up the fit and just added a halter tie. (Although the top did seem to stay up without the tie, we didn’t want to take any chances.)
I used a light/medium weight stretch knit on her top and since the knit doesn’t fray, I was able to skip the step of “pre-finishing” the sleeve and bodice edges. (I did not have any trouble, but I’ve sewn about 6 of these tops now, lol. Everything just takes a bit of practice.)
I have to say, the trim really made this top. I think it came out even cuter than my version did! When choosing your fabric, definitely consider something that will coordinate with a fancy trim.
Ready to sew this top? This top is sewn the exact same way and the ladies top, (minus the halter tie and slightly looser elastic) so I reused the photos from the ladies top tutorial.
Head over to page 2 to get the pattern download link or skip over to page 3 for the sewing instructions.
Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Super cute! Love the pom poms. Pinned. Visiting form Inspiration Monday..
Kalliopi (Athens-Greece) says
Thank you very much for your kindness to give us for free girly patterns and instructions. I am grateful about all the 14 size patterns for my sweat girl. Please please please resize-if possible- older patterns you have already given us up to 14 size because my daughter is growing…very fast.Thanks again for your work, I wish you all the best for you and your family.
Jamie says
I am definitely working on this as my daughter is already into 10s and 12s too.