Description
The LOL Swing Top is a breezy summer top with an a-line front and a racerback yoke and nearly half circle back for lots of fun volume. Instructions for either woven or knit fabrics make this a very versatile pattern. A single button or snap closure at the left shoulder for wovens and no closures for knits make this an easy dressing option.
Sizes newborn through 12 years.
Difficulty level: Confident Beginner – able to work with narrow bias, make buttonholes, and gather evenly or sew with knits.
The PDF pattern is delivered via immediate download as a 39-page PDF file which features:
- printing with layers, providing the ability to print only the size(s) desired
- detailed illustrated diagrams
- thorough step by step instructions
- link to a video showing one of the construction steps for clarity
- guidance for a well-fitted final garment
- full-sized pattern pieces with seam allowances included
- seams are finished or enclosed for a professional result
- measurements given in imperial and metric throughout
- links to the Sew Jennuine Design group on Facebook for additional assistance and community
- separate A0/large format pattern file for copy shop printing
- separate projector pattern file for projection cutting
There are 15 pages of pattern pieces in the print at home version located at the end of the tutorial.
The printed pattern is sent as a pattern booklet which features:
- color cover
- detailed grayscale illustrated diagrams
- sturdy full-size pattern pages with seam allowances included
- thorough step by step instructions
- link to a video showing one of the construction steps for clarity
- guidance for a well-fitted final garment
- full-sized pattern pieces with seam allowances included
- seams are finished or enclosed for a professional result
- measurements given in imperial and metric throughout
- links to the Sew Jennuine Design group on Facebook for additional assistance and community
Recommended fabrics include light to medium weight cotton or cotton blends such as lawn, voile, crepe, shirting, double gauze, poplin, linen or linen/cotton blends, or lighter quilting cottons for woven. Lightweight knits like jersey for a knit version.
Want to make a cross-back pinafore or dress version of the LOL Swing Top? The LOL Swing Expansion is available with those options. An Adult version of the LOL Swing Top with a Dress version is available here.
Caroline Hoffman –
Super cute top! I like the illustrations in the pattern, very easy to follow. I also like that I can use either knits or wovens. Pattern is very well written. Thank You!
Amanda –
I love this pattern!! The top is absolutely adorable – the racerback and gathered skirt in the back are so cute on my 2 year old daughter. I love that it is simple, yet so different from anything else out there. It will be so perfect for our hot Texas summers. I haven’t sewn the knit version yet, but I’m excited to give it a try – it’s kind of like getting two patterns in one! The instructions are precise and the illustrations are clear and helpful. The top came together quickly but working with quarter inch binding was definitely a little tricky… give yourself a little extra time for that part. I will definitely be making more and also checking out the other patterns by Jennuine Design!