Easy DIY: Crop top

13 Comments 11 May 2011

You’re not going to believe this, but I actually got around to doing a project for my DIY capsule collection! I decided to tackle a fairly easy task first: a crop top. Now, technically it only required extremely basic cutting and sewing but just humor me here, mmkay?

I found a cute little oxford shirt at Atomic Number 10 and decided it would make a perfect crop top. Here’s what I did:

1. Gather your materials.

I used a rotary cutter, but regular ol’ scissors work just fine.

2. Measure where you want the hem.

I decided the best length was between the 4th & 5th button, then used the ruler on the cutting mat to measure the length. To make sure it was (mostly) straight all the way across the hem, I used a pencil to mark the length on each side, then connected the marks.

3. Cut!

I used the pencil line as my guide, then added a 1/4 inch hidden stitched hem. I hand sewed it because I’m not clever enough to use my sewing machine.

Et voila! Pair with a high-waisted skirt or pair of pants so just a sliver of tummy shows, and you’re good to go!

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Prissy says:

May 11, 2011 at 8:46 am

I had a feeling you were about to do this from your last post! It turned out great, and this is not your typical crop top! Loving it!!

Prissy

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Towanna says:

May 11, 2011 at 3:31 pm

Really cute and simple!!

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Fajr | Stylish Thought says:

May 11, 2011 at 5:33 pm

Love it! Now I need to put this bagel down so my silver of skin doesn’t bulge! Thanks for the tips T!

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SusiG says:

May 12, 2011 at 8:20 am

So cute, loving the collar too. What a great hand sewing job! Can’t wait to see how you style this!

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Sophanit says:

May 13, 2011 at 4:23 pm

This post couldn’t have came at a better time! Thanks Stylish Thought for posting it on your fan page, and the Style Sample for the original post! I now have a shirt to wear to New York tonight!

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renee says:

July 9, 2011 at 2:48 pm

Thisw is soooooooo cute,, Thank you for sharing the how to …

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Anna says:

September 14, 2011 at 11:13 am

Finally. A crop top tutorial not using a t shirt. Thank you. Thank you.

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- tamia says:
  
  September 16, 2011 at 9:18 am
  
  You’re welcome! I like to think of this as a more “formal” crop top. Ha!
  
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