Dolly Reversible Crop Top

Reversible Crop
doll y top
five dolly sizes CONFIDENT BEGINNER
AFP-1605
Reversible, loose fit crop top, ribbon tie back, vecro back
closure, Metric & imperial measurements
Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns 1
Start Here . . .
Sew your reversible crop dolly top with a: 1cm (3/8”) seam allowance unless otherwise stated.
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Read the pattern through to get a feel for the steps. If you prefer to sequence your sewing differently to me feel
free to change around the order of the steps.
Choose what size you’ll make. Dolly measurements table is on page 3.
Print your pattern. Page 6 (Grande), page 6 (Mezzo), page 7 (Milieu), page 7 (Piccolo), page 7 (Bambino).
To print your pattern - print at actual size with scaling set to none. Then check the scale box. If it is correct
you’re good to go. If it is not correct you may need to play with your “Auto rotate and centre”, “scale”, “fit” or
“select by filesize”options.
Please ask if you have any printing questions - jen@ainsleefox.com.au
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Cut out fabric as per the pattern pieces. Also cut the velcro and ribbon pieces as per the tables on page 3.
Main Fabric:
1 x bodice (on fold)
contrast Fabric:
1 x bodice (on fold)
Ribbon & hook/loop (velcro) tape
As per table on page 3
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Follow the tutorial for making your Reversible Crop Dolly Top page 4-5.
got questions or want to share your creations? Check out the ‘Ainslee Fox Sewing Den’
Facebook group OR email me jen@ainsleefox.com.au
Legal Stuff This pattern comes with a cottage licence. This means if you sew from home to sell at markets or online via facebook, etsy,
made it etc you can definitely sell dresses made from this pattern without needing to purchase a separate licence. Where appropriate
please credit the pattern with a statement like “made with an Ainslee Fox pattern” or similar. Please note this pattern itself is covered by
copyright and may not be shared. It is for your personal use only. Each person who wishes to use this pattern should purchase their own
copy of it. If you are unclear on this please ask. ainsleefox@live.com.au
©2016 Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns – Not to be reproduced or resold
Reversible Crop dolly top
AFP-1605
confident beginner
Fabrics Medium to lightweight quilting or cotton fabrics and washable blends.
Fabric Requirements 13cm (5”) x 38cm (15”) of main and contrast fabric.
Notions & Tools Sewing machine, scissors, sewing machine thread, tape measure or
ruler, fabric pen/pencil, pins, ironing board & iron.
For the ribbon shoulders: Two - 6mm (1/4”) wide ribbon x 20cm (8”)
For the back loops: Two - 3mm (1/8”) wide x 5cm (2”) long pieces of ribbon
OR Two - 5cm (2”) long pieces of hat elastic.
For the back closure: hook/loop tape (velcro) approx 2.5cm (1”) x 0.6cm (1/4”)
Optional – Overlocker, Rotary cutter & mat, fray-stop.
dolly MEASUREMENTS TABLE
(More info on dolly sizing can be found in this blog post - www.ainsleefox.com.au/dolly-sizing/ )
SIZE
EXAMPLES
HEIGHT
WAIST
GRANDE - child
shaped doll.
PICCOLO - “flat”
MEZZO - infant or
MILIEU - infant or
BAMBINO - infant or
style handmade doll
toddler shaped doll. toddler shaped doll.
toddler shaped doll.
shape.
Australian Girl Doll,
American Girl Doll, Our
Generation, Journey Girl
16” Waldorf Style Doll,
Baby Alive, Miniland doll,
Cabbage Patch Kid, Baby
Born
12” Waldorf Style Doll,
Mid Sized Miniland doll
Bit of Whimsy Style Doll
Tiny Miniland Baby Doll
50cm (20”)
46cm (18”)
29cm
11 ½”
40cm (16”)
35cm (14”)
30cm
11 3/4”
30cm
12”
25cm
10”
33cm
13”
18.5cm
7 3/8”
23cm
9”
20cm
8”
* If your doll is skinnier than this you may like to “try” the top on before basting your back loops in place and trim any excess from the centre
back so you can get a nice fit.
If you have any questions about what size you should sew, please email me and I’ll help you choose the
right size jen@ainsleefox.com.au
Want to make a dolly
skirt to go with this top?
the mem rose dolly skirt will be available
from www.rafikimwema.com from 22nd Jan 2016.
Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns 3
Sew your reversible crop dolly top with a: 1cm (3/8”) seam allowance unless otherwise stated.
1
A.
prepare the pieces ...
Iron 1cm (3/8”) to the wrong side along the centre back and at shoulders as per markings on the
pattern piece.
TIP: To check “fit” try on your dolly before step 1b. If necessary trim extra width from centre back
and then iron 1cm (3/8”) to the wrong side of the “new” centre back.
b.
Fold the skinnier ribbon (that will form the back loops) in half and align the raw edges of the
ribbon with the raw top edge of the bodice. Baste to the right side of one of the pieces as per
markings on the pattern piece (ie 1cm 3/8”from centre back fold).
2
sew the pieces together ...
A.
Place your two pieces with right sides together. You can pin them together if you would like
along the bottom and along the top of the bodice.
b.
Sew along the top of the bodice leaving openings at the top of the shoulders. Also sew along the
bottom of the piece. The top of the shoulders and the centre back will be left open.
c.
Clip the curves and then trim the seam allowance back to 3mm (1/8”).
Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns 4
d.
e.
Turn out the right way and iron flat.
f.
Topstitch around the whole top, thereby closing the gaps you left in the centre back and at the
top of the shoulders in step 2b.
Insert your ribbon into the gaps at the top of the shoulders.
OPTIONAL: Use fray-stop to seal the ends of the ribbon.
3
complete your top ...
A.
Separate your piece of hook/loop tape (velco).
b.
c.
d.
Sew one piece to the centre back on one side.
Sew the second piece to the centre back on the opposite side.
Place your top on your dolly. Thread the ribbon through the back loops and tie into a bow. See
top right of page 3 for how this will look.
Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns 5
FOLDLINE
10mm
Test
Square
Back Loop
Placement
grainline
FOLDLINE
Reversible Crop
Dolly top
Grande Size
Cut 1 of Main ON FOLD
Cut 1 of Contrast ON FOLD
FOLD
1”
Test
Square
10mm (3/8” ) seam allowance included
Back Loop
Placement
grainline
FOLDLINE
Reversible Crop
Dolly Top
Mezzo Size
Front Bodice
Cut 1 of Main ON FOLD
Cut 1 of Contrast ON FOLD
10mm (3/8” ) seam allowance included
Reversible Crop Dolly Top - Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns © 2016
FOLD
FOLDLINE
Back Loop
Placement
Reversible Crop Dolly Top
Milieu Size
Cut 1 of Main ON FOLD
Cut 1 of Contrast ON FOLD
grainline
Front Bodice
FOLDLINE
FOLD
FOLDLINE
Reversible Crop
Dolly Top
Bambino Size
Front Bodice
Reversible Crop Dolly Top - Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns © 2016
Cut 1 of Main ON FOLD
Cut 1 of Contrast ON FOLD
10mm (3/8” ) seam allowance included
FOLDLINE
Reversible Crop
Dolly Top
Piccolo Size
Front Bodice
grainline
Cut 1 of Main ON FOLD
Cut 1 of Contrast ON FOLD
10mm (3/8” ) seam allowance included
FOLD
FOLD
10mm
Test
Square
1”
Test
Square
FOLDLINE
10mm (3/8” ) seam allowance included
FOLDLINE
FOLDLINE
Back Loop
Placement
Back Loop
Placement
grainline