Buy the Carrie Crop Top sewing pattern from BF Patterns. Cute enough for drinks with pals and comfy enough for naps on the couch, Carrie is a close-fitting cropped knit tee with the choice of a neck band or neck binding finish. View A has short sleeves, while View B has long sleeves. Both views pair perfectly with the .
Sewing level: Confident beginner
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a ?
– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is ?
Suggested fabrics: A stable rib knit or jersey knit fabric. Select a fabric with a minimum of 60% crossgrain stretch and 50% stretch along the grainline to achieve the intended fit.
Fabric requirements:
Range 1 (XS - XL)
View A: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 0.8 - 1 yd (0.8 - 0.9 m) // 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 0.8 - 1 yd (0.8 - 0.9 m).
View B: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 1.3 - 1.5 yd (1.2 - 1.4 m) // 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 1.3 - 1.5 yd (1.2 - 1.4 m).
Range 2 (XL - 5X)
View A: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 1.6 - 1.8 yd (1.5 - 1.7 m) // 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 0.9 - 1.8 yd (0.9 - 1.7 m).
View B: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 2 - 2.3 yd (1.9 - 2.1 m) // 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 1.4 - 2.3 yd (1.4 - 2.1 m).
Sizing: XS – XL and XL – 5X (approx. UK 8 – 20 and UK 20/22 – 38, based on our ). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.
This pattern includes two size ranges that have been drafted separately to accommodate different body proportions. Range 1 (XS-XL) is drafted for a sewing B cup size (a 2" difference between the high chest and chest measurements) and fits a body with a smaller chest-to-waist ratio. Range 2 (XL-5X) is drafted for a sewing C cup size (a 3" difference between the high chest and chest measurements) and fits a body with a larger chest-to-waist ratio.
This pattern is drafted for a height of 5'6" (168 cm). You can use the lengthen/shorten lines on the pattern to tailor the garment to your height.
Notions: Ballpoint needle // Optional: twin needle; shoulder stabiliser (clear elastic, twill tape/ribbon, or fusible seam tape).
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (19 pages for XS-XL, 25 pages for XL-5X); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet for XS-XL, 1 sheet for XL-5X) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.
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