DIY Crop Top

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Hello, I am Cyndi from bdancewear.com. In this demonstration, I am going to show you how to create a crop top out of an existing full size top. So, if you are looking for a top for dance that is a little longer than normal why not use a longer version of the top you want and just cut it down. That way you can make the crop top fit perfectly.

Supplies:

Full Length Top
One Inch Wide Elastic
Matching Thread
Pins
Tailor’s Chalk, Bar of Soap or other sewing marker
Measuring Tape
Yard Stick
Scissors
Sewing Machine
Directions:

Choosing Your Materials
In this project, the only item you need to choose is the top that you will cut down to create the Crop Top.

1. Marking the Cutting Line

I have already measured the dancer from the top of the shoulder down to where I want the hem of the top to rest. Remember, you want to make sure that the bottom of the top does not slide up so high that it reveals the bottom of the girl’s bust line when the dancer reaches up,. In this particular case, I came up with 13 inches when I measured her. I then marked the shirt 13 inches from the shoulder seam. One thing to consider is that you need to start that measurement at the same spot on the girl and on the item of clothing. In other words, if you start the measurement on the girl from a spot on her shoulder that is near the neck, you need to measure the shirt from that spot on the seam near her neck. If you start measuring closer to the arm, you need to start from that spot on the shirt also. The measurements will be different if you start the measurements from different spots on the dancer and the shirt. That can cause the shirt to be longer or shorter than the desired length. Using a washable marker like Tailor’s Chalk or a Bar of Soap, mark a dot at the desired spot on the shoulders of the shirt. Measure 13 inches down the shirt on the right side of the neck and the left side of the neck and place a mark on each side. Draw a line through those dots parallel to the hem of the shirt. Because I am using one inch elastic, I am marking a second line one inch below the first. Or, you could simply do the math and mark the cutting line accordingly. In the case of our demonstration, I would mark the dots 14 inches (13 inches plus 1 inch) from the shoulder and draw a line through the dots.
2. Cutting the Shirt
I am now going to take the shirt and fold it in half lengthwise making sure that the marked lines match up at the sides and the middle of the shirt. Cut the shirt at this line that I have marked.

Now that it is cut, it is really easy to complete the project. Turn the shirt inside out. If the shirt is really baggy at the waistline, you should take in the side seams by tapering the sides in so that the shirt fits closer to the girl’s body. Unless you want a loose baggy look, this will be necessary.

3. Measuring the Elastic

I have already determined the length of and cut the elastic. There are two ways to do this. You can either use a measuring tape to measure around her torso under her bust or simply wrap the elastic around her torso, overlapping the ends and cut the elastic accordingly. Then, deduct about two to two and a half inches so the elastic is snug but not too tight and cut the elastic accordingly. When you sew, the elastic will stretch out a smidge.

4. Preparing the Elastic

I know that the shirt is now nicely tapered in to fit under the girl’s bust. Overlap the edges of the elastic and zigzag over the two ends so that the elastic creates a continuous loop. Make sure that you sew a zigzag stitch back and forth to ensure that the seam is nice and secure.

For more information about this DIY, visit this link:
https://www.bdancewear.com/DIY_Crop_Top_a/413.htm

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