Sewing a girls' tank top: With the Luna Mini pattern, even beginners can sew a great undershirt for girls! Also perfect for sports or as a cool sleeveless top.
What makes the Luna Mini girls' top so special?
This top is an essential basic piece that can be worn for many occasions.
It can be sewn in many variations: sporty, romantic, or even playful. In the instructions, I show you many variations with which you can reinterpret the pattern time and again.
The fit is casual, so it also fits children with a sturdier build well. You can, of course, also adjust it to your child's figure.
What's included in the eBook
- detailed, illustrated sewing instructions with the following sewing techniques:
- Top with lace, top with jersey cuffs, simple jersey binding, working with cuff fabric, finishing edges with braid/trim
- Sewing pattern in sizes 86 - 158 in A0 and A4
- Layout plans for all size ranges
- Tables: body measurements, finished measurements, fabric requirements
- Experience level: suitable for beginners
Can you also sew this girls' top with a sewing machine?
Yes, absolutely, that's no problem at all!
You can, for example, sew the little shirt with a narrow or wide zigzag stitch. An overlock stitch on your sewing machine is also suitable for side and shoulder seams.
It is important that you use a new jersey* or stretch needle*. Then the seams will turn out really nice even with a regular sewing machine.
You can also sew the hems beautifully with a binder attachment and a coverstitch machine.
Sewing the top with an overlocker
With an overlocker, you can conjure up your new little shirt in no time at all! My tips on working with jersey and sewing with an overlocker will support you in the process.
Is there also a matching panty for the top?
Of course! You can get the pattern for the great-fitting girls' panty here on the blog!
What variations can this girls' top be sewn in?
In the instructions, I show you the following variations:
- Top with jersey cuffs
- Top with jersey binding
- Top using cuff fabric
- Top with elastic braid trim
- Top with lace hem
Sewing a girls' top with jersey cuffs
Nothing will pinch: finished with a soft jersey cuff, the neck and arm openings are nice and snug.
This is particularly comfortable for children who like things casual and cozy.
Girls' top with jersey binding
Cuffs with a twist! A simple jersey strip can make such a difference! It becomes contrasting and a bit retro with fabrics in contrasting colors.
By the way, this flat binding is also great for panties!
Binding the girls' top with cuff fabric
Cuff fabric gives your top good stability. But be careful: under tight clothing, these cuffs can be bulky. By the way, it's also a great choice as a top for sports or as part of a tankini.
It looks classy with an outer fabric made of fine viscose jersey and a subtle glitter cuff in gold! ✨
Sewing the top with elastic braid trim
Simple yet brilliant: with an elastic finish, your little shirt will always snap back into shape. The fact that the elastic braid with scalloped edges also looks beautiful is just a bonus, isn't it? ✨
Sewing the top with a lace hem
Soft, elastic lace gives your basic shirt a romantic look! Furthermore, it is much easier to work with than you think. Give it a try! ✨
What fabrics can you use to sew the girls' top?
Fine, stretchy fabrics are very well suited, such as
Viscose jersey is soft and has a fine sheen. Just like microfiber lingerie fabrics, it is wonderful for underwear that doesn't bulk up.
Ponte di Roma is a firmer jersey fabric that is suitable for sports underwear because it absorbs moisture well.
You also need these materials
- Elastic lace*
- Color-matching sewing thread*
- Tailor's chalk*
- Sewing machine and/or overlocker
- Rotary cutter*
- Fabric scissors*
- Needle & thread
- Bow* (lingerie bow)
How much fabric do I need for each size?
Which size is the right one?
Simply use my body and finished measurement tables to determine the size you need.
For example, take a top made of a similar material that fits well and compare its measurements with the finished measurements of the shirt. Also pay attention to differences in elasticity.
Then, as a rule, nothing can go wrong.
Can you also sew the top "between sizes"?
Of course, that works! How? I show you that in my blog post on the Kjella Raglan Sweater.
Sewing "between sizes" is a good idea if, for example, you want to cut the top wider around the waist or hips.
How do you like the Luna Mini top?
Feel free to write me your opinion in the comments!
Happy simple sewing,
your Sabine
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