In what must be episode #7450234 of the series entitled ‘Geneva makes something out of neoprene’, today I’m going to show you how to create a simple crop top. Clearly another nod to the current 90’s mood, I’ve been seeing these everywhere recently – Josh Goot did a to-die-for knitted version – and knew that when I got a spare moment I would have to make one of my own. And guess what? It turned out to be my easiest neoprene project yet! I know I always say it’ll only take you ten minutes to make, but honestly, that couldn’t be more true for this piece.
Wearing: DIY Top, Vintage Palazzo Trousers, Kookai Trench Coat, Dylan Kain clutch, Daniel Wellington Watch.
You need:
- A piece of neoprene
- Ribbon or elastic
- Scissors
- Needle and thread and a sewing machine
How to
1. Start by cutting two pieces of neoprene, ensuring that the width measures an inch above and below your bust. Make sure the two pieces in total go around your bust properly – adding a few inches to allow for the seam allowance.
2. Place the pieces on top of each other and sew them together down the short sides.
3. You’ll now have a tube. Easy right? I liked a more boxy style, but you can always shape the side seams to your body more if you want a more fitted style.
4. Add ribbon straps by cutting and then hang sewing to the inside of your top.
Voila! Because this top is quite tight and made of neoprene, I’ll be wearing it with some light palazzo trousers or a fitted maxi skirt. Bring on party outfit season!
Ps if you’re on the lookout for something to wear with this crop top, I think it would go so well with my DIY sequin skirt!
Outfit photos by Nicola Lemmon
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What a beautiful top, it looks amazing on you! xx
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This is perfection!!!
Thanks, I’m so glad you like it. x
I’ll definitely try this for summer! x http://www.justsavxnnah.com
I feel like it could also work as a swim top! 🙂
Fantastic
Lots of love, xx
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Geneva! OMG. I came over because of the post on FB–you look BEAUTIFUL! The photo you posted on FB is pure feminine perfection! You just look stunning and your shoulders look super toned. Just overall gorgeous.
I love this DIY and it makes me want to run out and buy some neoprene STAT.. in fact, I just might on my lunch hour! Thanks for another great tutorial!
Awwww thanks amanda, you need to get yourself some neoprene! So versatile, and no hems required.
Love this tube top! Thank you for the tips
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Miri
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I’m so glad you like it. x
OMG looks so cool!
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Thanks so much!
Awesome!
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Perfect! I love it x
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love this DIY
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That top is absolutely gorgeous!
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Clever girl!!
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I’m always so amazed at how beautiful all of your projects turn out. I can’t wait to make a tube top of my own, so that I can wear it with all of my high-waisted skirts and trousers.
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Merhaba
pratik giysi anlamında çok başarılı bence. Önce yapılan giysileri kullanmak yönünde çok faydası var. Sünnet kıyafeti ve elbiseleri konusunda tecrübeye sahip olan sünnet çarşısı erkek çocuklara hizmet vermektedir.
I can’t get neoprene from in my country but when I do will try this diy~ I really like the whole overall look
Thanks! That is a great idea for next summer. And, by the way… That tube top looks so gorgeous on you! Very beautiful. <3
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Love the neoprene material for the tube top! Great idea!
Marielle
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This looks great and very perfectly made! 🙂
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This looks like such a cute and simple DIY! Can’t wait to try it out!
Hi! May I know which brand of strapless bra you are wearing for this top? I find it difficult to find a good strapless bra that holds up well. Thanks.
Thank you for the DIY! I love it.
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Love it! But where can I get neoprene material? Please advise.
xx
Yvonne
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its beautiful but i have a dude…how do you take it off? i mean neoprene its not so elastic right?
sorry its doubt not dude OMG what a mistake…
The neoprene I used is quite stretchy 🙂
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Looks great !! just wondering where you can buy neoprene in Australia?
I love this design, i was wondering where i could buy this fabric from?? I cannot find many places in the UK, and if they do sell it its too thick. What thickness was yours?? or did you just take it from a wetsuit or swimsuit???
Hi there
This looks gorgeous!
Is there any sort on closure, like a zipper on it ?
Thanks ! Xx