The Pipi Top

Description The Pipi Top is a unisex summer time staple for any boy or girls’ wardrobe. You can wear this top front to back or back to front! Whatever you choose, you’ll love its easy breezy fit and how quick it is to pull on over the head (no fastenings), and you’ll be down at the beach playing in no time! The faux button band is a key feature on this top. Finally, you can show off some of the buttons you’ve been collecting for years without the work of button holes! Uh, that’s right! All of the cred for none of the work. This garment is beautifully finished with bias binding on the inside of the openings. The binding creates a professional, neat finish that is perfect for a summer garment. If you’re new to bias binding, fear not, this tutorial takes you step by step through the process to attach your binding and you’ll love the results! Pretty florals or bold statements, you can turn the inside of this garment into a work of art. You can do it, you’ve got this! The easy to follow instructions mean any level of sewing experience will find The Pipi Top a joy to sew! Make this top out of a light cotton for summer, try upcycling some old shirts you have in the wardrobe for fun stripes or patterns. The Pipi Top pattern and its finishing touches will have you creating a garment that boasts handmade of such a high quality! Regardless of your sewing skills (beginner or advanced), you will up-skill and learn some new techniques along the way. Description: Instant PDF download of pattern and full tutorial Children’s sizes 1-10 Reversible back-to-front summer top Two different necklines to choose from Faux button band Enclosed neckline, arm hole and bottom hem seams PDF includes: A4/Letter pattern for you to print at home Full tutorial, photos and support to help you create this skirt  Sewing Level: The Pipi Top has been designed with beginners in mind – Can you sew in a straight line and find the zig zag stitch on your machine? Then this is for you! You’ll love the look of buttons without the work, and the instructions for the bias binding are detailed in each step along with photos. If the binding makes you nervous, give it a go and enjoy your finished results! The tutorial includes a comprehensive guide to applying your binding. You can purchase this pre-made from any fabric shop in a range of colours, or you can follow this free DIY Bias Binding tutorial to make your own! It’s easy and fun, and you can create a totally unique garment with this small detail! Fabric Suggestions: This is an easy breezy summer top. Look for light to medium weight fabrics that can be easily pressed to create nice edges. For summer think: Cottons, voile, lawn, linen and linen blends, chambray and light denims (there are so many great denims available now!), and anything similar that catches your eye! Try upcycling with men’s shirts for light fabric with fun patterns and stripes! Fit and Ease of Garment: The Pipi Top has been created with summer in mind – it’s easy breezy, light, and has a little flare at the bottom hem. It’s been designed as a top, and will land just below the hips. Perfect for some cute shorts underneath. When you are choosing which size to create, measure around the chest (under the arms). Use the chest measurement to determine what size your child is. This pattern has been created using Standard American Measurements and might seem different to what you usually buy in stores. Therefore, use the size the chart says you are to fit the chest, and if required, lengthen or shorten the top as needed. Size Fabric and Fit Chart: Additional Notions Required: Thread Scissors 5m single fold 12mm bias tape 4-7 x buttons if required (approximately 1.5cm wide) What You Get When You Purchase: This is a PDF digital download. When you purchase through PayPal (or if you would rather make a bank transfer, please email me [email protected] to arrange) you will be emailed the digital pattern and tutorial. Save these to your computer. These downloads will also be available in the “My Account Downloads” section of this website when you are logged in. This is where the most updated version of your purchases will be. In the future I may revise this pattern and slightly alter it. If you’re sewing in the future, check back for the latest version. The pattern is 12 pages long in black and white, and can be printed on A4 or US Letter paper on your home computer and then assembled for use. You will also receive a comprehensive tutorial with instructions, photos and tips to guide you in your sewing of this garment. Please view this tutorial on your device or computer to save the trees! What’s a PDF? A digital document viewable in Mac Preview or Adobe Acrobat Reader. You will be able to save, view and print these documents an unlimited number of times. Returns and Support Because this is a digital product and can be saved to your computer, I am not able to offer returns on any purchase, unless at some fault of my own. So, please choose carefully and make sure you are purchasing the correct pattern! In lieu of returns I offer comprehensive online support to those who are sewing! You can contact me on Facebook, Instagram and email, and you can expect a prompt reply! I will endeavour to help you in any way I can.