I keep seeing the Izzy top pop up, and I love the simplicity and cute design so I had to try it.
The Izzy top is a free pattern for sizes 18 mo. to 5 (UPDATE: it now goes to a size 12!), which is so much fun because it’s great to try out and if you don’t like it, you’re not out anything. But no worries, I did like it–enough to make it twice!
I did everything according to the pattern except I added in a little trim to the bodice for a little more detail and I attached the skirt a little different.
Instead of serging both the bodice and lining to the skirt at the same time (leaving an exposed seam) I attached the skirt piece to the bodice ONLY and then tacked down the lining separately to cover the seam so it looks really polished inside and out. It adds an extra step, but I like the finished look a little better.
It was fun to pick coordinating fabric for my girls and have them exclaim how much they loved their new tops. There’s something about handmade items that I really love. I keep seeing my girls choose shirts and dresses I made, and it really makes me happy to know that they appreciate and like the pieces I make them.
My only complaint about this pattern? That it doesn’t have baby sizes too! But Maya won’t stay little forever.
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That is a CUTE pattern! 'Love your fabric choices! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Aww, thank you Marci!
Gorgeous girls in their new tops. PS the Izzy Top now goes from 18mths to 12 and is still free!
How did I miss that?! I'll have to update--thanks for letting me know!
welcome :)
hi where do you get the izzy top pattern for free plz…
I did the same as you, i.e. encased the skirt part between the two layers of the top for a neater finish I used the pattern for a top and a pyjama top. You can see the results here.
inside.http://newgrandmawantstosew.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/more-pjs.html
Looks awesome!
I have a special needs child and was wondering if I increased in same increments could I do this pattern in a size 10.
There's another larger version available now on Craftsy that goes up to a size 12 I believe.
Hello, I downloaded the pattern from Craftsy but can't find the instructions anywhere, can you help please?
Hello I am looking for the instruction for the izzy top as well can you help|?
II'm sure I can figure it out if I just know the seam allowance. HELP'
I have the same comment as the people above. I would love to see the tutorial or instructions as well.
with so many people wanting and asking how to make this top surly someone can up load how to make the izzy top there is nothing out there on how to sew it up.
all the sites that say they have it don't or have closed.
way to frustrating!!!!
I too am looking for instructions/tutorial on how to sew the Izzy Top. It's a cute top...looks easy enough to do...but I need to see something in print...at my age, my 2nd sight isn't working too well. Serious, please send instructions. I'd like to make for Christmas gifts.
thank you in advance.