Create a playful, curve-hugging micro top with the Banana Top Sewing Pattern. This minimal-coverage design features softly curved sides that taper into pointed edges, shaping and cupping the bust while keeping the fit lightweight and adjustable. Perfect for rave outfits, pole wear, costume looks, or layered festival styling, this pattern is designed specifically for stretch fabrics with good recovery.
The Banana Top is a confident-beginner friendly project that sews up quickly and works well with fabric scraps. The PDF pattern prints at home on US Letter paper, includes color-coded size layers, and pairs with a short follow-along video tutorial for visual guidance.
Fabric Yardage
¼ yard 2- or 4-way stretch fabric (scraps work well)
¼ yard optional lining fabric (scraps acceptable, match stretch direction)
✨ Includes
Sizes XS–XL
One coverage option with micro coverage
US Letter (8.5″ x 11″) print format
US and metric test squares
Color-layered pattern pieces by size
Printable PDF sewing pattern
Instant digital download
🧵 What You Will Need
2- or 4-way stretch fabric with good recovery
Optional stretch lining fabric
Four stretch binding or tie strings
Matching thread
Overlock machine or home machine with zigzag stitch
Binding foot optional (not required)
🧵 Assembly (Shortened Instructions)
Apply binding to the upper bust edge with slight tension, leaving equal overhang at both ends.
Wrap binding around the fabric edge and secure using a stretch stitch.
Position and stay-stitch the center tie at the lower bust, then wrap and finish along the curved edge to form the back ties.
Finish the neck ties and attach them to the marked placement points on the top using a straight stitch.
Full, detailed instructions with measurements and construction notes are included in the PDF pattern.
💻 Digital Download
This is a digital PDF sewing pattern available for instant download after purchase. No physical item will be shipped. Due to the nature of digital files, refunds and exchanges are not permitted.
🎥 Sewing Tutorial
Short follow-along video included to demonstrate construction steps and binding techniques.
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