Girls' sleeveless top and shorts

This two-piece set pairs a sleeveless top with relaxed elastic waist shorts, giving girls a simple warm-weather outfit that is easy to pull on and comfortable to move in. The tank-style top leaves the shoulders free, while the pull-on shorts skip zips and buttons, making the set approachable for sewists who are still building confidence with children's clothing.

Lightweight woven fabrics suit both pieces best, so cotton, cotton lawn, poplin, double gauze, muslin, linen or chambray will keep the outfit soft and breathable. Sew it for summer holidays, nursery and school days, garden play or everyday wear, and make the top and shorts in coordinating prints for a full set or separately to stretch a child's wardrobe further.

Sizes run from 2Y to 12Y (2Y, 3Y, 4Y, 5Y, 6Y, 7Y, 8Y, 10Y, 12Y). The pattern is a PDF for printing at home on A4 and US Letter paper, and it also includes an A0 file for printing at a copy shop. Each size is a separate file, so you print only the size you need.