Reversible Swim Top

$8.00
 

The reversible swim top is a simple classic that comes in crop and bikini lengths. It has a tie back and is fully reversible. There are optional ties at the top back. If you do not use the top ties there may be a little gaping at the front arm. I personally prefer the look without the ties in the back and the slight gaping doesn’t bother me so you can choose what you prefer! 

Buy the matching Reversible Swim Bottoms

Sizes included are NB - 9/10Y. 

Pattern Type:
PDF - Letter (work with A4), A0, Projector

Skill Level:
Beginner 

Sizes & Fabric Quantity:
1/2 - 3/4 yards

Materials:
* Swim knit (lycra or spandex)  with 60% stretch, or more. We love to use two different coordinating fabrics. 
* 1/4" elastic (optional) 

Additional Sizes Examples and Pictures:
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Additional Details:
Once payment has gone through you will be able to download your files immediately! You will also receive both a confirmation email and an email with a link to download your files. The confirmation email will give you the option to view your order where you can download your files. Lots of options! Be sure to check your promotions/spam/junk folders if the email with the file links doesn't come to your inbox.

Please don't share the file with anyone, though you are welcome to share a printed size with others. 

If you have any issues feel free to email hello@lowlandkids.com

Kids - Rompers/One piece swimsuits

Size Height Trunk Inseam Waist Hips
NB 19-21" (53cm) 24" (61cm) 6" (15cm) 14" (35cm) 15" (38cm)
0-3M 21-24" (61cm) 26" (66cm) 6.5" (16cm) 15" (38cm) 15.5" (39cm)
3-6M 24-26" (66cm) 27" (69cm) 7.5" (19cm) 15.5" (39cm) 16" (40cm)
6-9M 26-27" (69cm) 28" (71cm) 8.5" (21cm) 16.25" (41cm) 16.5" (42cm)
9-12M 27-29" (73cm) 29" (74cm) 10" (25cm) 16.75" (43cm) 17" (43cm)
12-18M 29-31" (78cm) 31" (79cm) 11.5" (29cm) 17" (43cm) 18" (46cm)
18-24M 31-33" (83cm) 33" (84cm) 12.25" (31cm) 18.5" (47cm) 18.5" (47cm)
2T 33-36" (91cm) 35" (89cm) 13" (33cm) 19.5" (49cm) 19.5" (49cm)
3T 36-39" (99cm) 37" (94cm) 14" (35cm) 20" (51cm) 21.5" (54cm)
4T 39-44" (112cm) 40" (102cm) 15.5" (39cm) 21" (53cm) 22.5" (57cm)
5T 44-50" (126cm) 41" (104cm) 17" (43cm) 21.5" (54cm) 23" (58cm)
6/7 48-52" (132cm) 43" (109cm) 18.5" (47cm) 22" (56cm) 24" (61cm)
7/8 50-56" (142cm) 45" (114cm) 20" (51cm) 22.5" (57cm) 25" (63cm)
8/9 54-58" (147cm) 47" (119cm) 21.5" (55cm) 23.25" (59cm) 26" (66cm)
9/10 56-62" (157cm) 49" (124cm) 23" (58cm) 24" (61cm) 27" (68cm)

Kids - Pants

Size Height Inseam Waist Hips
NB 19-21" 6" 14" 15"
0-3M 21-24" 6.5" 15" 15.5"
3-6M 24-26" 7.5" 15.5" 16"
6-9M 26-27" 8.5" 16.25" 16.5"
9-12M 27-29" 10" 16.75" 17"
12-18M 29-31" 11.5" 17" 18"
18-24M 31-33" 12.25" 18.5" 18.5"
2T 33-36" 13" 19.5" 19.5"
3T 36-39" 14" 20" 21.5"
4T 39-44" 15.5" 21" 22.5"
5T 44-50" 17" 21.5" 23"
6/7 48-52" 18.5" 22" 24"
7/8 50-56" 20" 22.5" 25"
8/9 54-58" 21.5" 23.25" 26"
9/10 56-62" 23" 24" 27"

Kids - Shorts/Tops/Dresses

Size Height Chest Waist Hips
NB 19-21" (53cm) 15" (38cm) 14" (35cm) 15" (28cm)
0-3M 21-24" (61cm) 16.5" (42cm) 15" (38cm) 15.5" (39cm)
3-6M 24-26" (66cm) 17" (43cm) 15.5" (39cm) 16" (40cm)
6-9M 26-27" (69cm) 17.5" (44cm) 16.25" (41cm) 16.5" (42cm)
9-12M 27-29" (73cm) 18" (46cm) 16.75" (43cm) 17" (43cm)
12-18M 29-31" (78cm) 18.5" (47cm) 17" (43cm) 18" (46cm)
18-24M 31-33" (83cm) 19.5" (49cm) 18.5" (47cm) 18.5" (47cm)
2T 33-36" (91cm) 21" (53cm) 19.5" (49cm) 19.5" (49cm)
3T 36-39" (99cm) 22" (56cm) 20" (51cm) 21.5" (54cm)
4T 39-44" (112cm) 23" (58cm) 21" (53cm) 22.5" (57cm)
5T 44-50" (126cm) 24" (61cm) 21.5" (54cm) 23" (58cm)
6/7 48-52" (132cm) 25" (63cm) 22" (56cm) 24" (61cm)
7/8 50-56" (142cm) 26.25" (66cm) 22.5" (57cm) 25" (63cm)
8/9 54-58" (147cm) 27.25" (69cm) 23.25" (59cm) 26" (66cm)
9/10 56-62" (156cm) 28.5" (71cm) 24" (61cm) 27" (68cm)

Youth

Size Height Chest Waist Hips Trunk
7 50" (127cm) 25" (64cm) 21" (54cm) 26" (66cm) 43" (109cm)
8 52" (132cm) 26" (66cm) 22" (56cm) 27" (69cm) 45" (114cm)
9 54" (137cm) 27" (68cm) 23" (58cm) 28" (71cm) 47" (119cm)
10 56" (142cm) 28" (71cm) 24" (61cm) 29" (74cm) 49" (124cm)
11 57" (145cm) 29" (74cm) 25" (64cm) 30" (76cm) 50" (127cm)
12 58" (147cm) 30" (76cm) 26" (66cm) 31" (79cm) 51" (130cm)
13 59" (149cm) 31" (78cm) 27" (69cm) 32" (81cm) 52" (132cm)
14 60" (152cm) 32" (81cm) 28" (71cm) 33" (84cm) 53" (135cm)
15 61" (155cm) 33" (84cm) 29" (74cm) 34" (86cm) 54" (137cm)
16 62" (158cm) 34" (86cm) 30" (76cm) 35" (89cm) 55" (140cm)
17 63" (160cm) 35" (89cm) 31" (79cm) 36" (92cm) 56" (142cm)
18 64" (163cm) 36" (92cm) 32" (81cm) 37" (94cm) 57" (145cm)

Women's

Size Bust Waist Hips
XXS 31" (79cm) 25" (64cm) 32" (81cm)
XS 33" (84cm) 27" (67cm) 35" (89cm)
S 35" (89cm) 29" (74cm) 37" (94cm)
M 37" (94cm) 32" (81cm) 40" (102cm)
L 39" (99cm) 35" (89cm) 43" (109cm)
XL 43" (109cm) 38" (97cm) 47" (119cm)
1X 47" (119cm) 42" (107cm) 51" (129cm)
2X 52" (132cm) 46" (117cm) 56" (142cm)
3X 57" (145cm) 50" (127cm) 61" (155cm)
4X 62" (158cm) 55" (140cm) 66" (168cm)
5X 67" (170cm) 60" (152cm) 71" (180cm)

Men's

Size Chest Waist Hips
XXS 31" (78cm) 26" (66cm) 31" (78cm)
XS 34" (86cm) 28" (71cm) 34" (86cm)
S 37" (94cm) 31" (78cm) 37" (94cm)
M 40" (102cm) 34" (86cm) 40" (102cm)
L 43" (109cm) 37" (94cm) 43" (109cm)
XL 46" (117cm) 40" (102cm) 45" (114cm)
1X 49" (124cm) 44" (112cm) 47" (119cm)
2X 52" (132cm) 48" (122cm) 49" (124cm)
3X 55" (140cm) 52" (132cm) 52" (132cm)
4X 58" (147cm) 56" (142cm) 55" (140cm)
5X 61" (155cm) 60" (152cm) 58" (147cm)
A quick note before you dive in: Our patterns include multiple files so you can sew the way you like—at home on a printer, at a copyshop (A0), or with a projector.

Quick answers

  • After checkout, you can download your pattern from the confirmation page, from the email we send, or anytime under Account → My Downloads using the same email you purchased with.
  • Your files come in a .zip. It’s easiest to download on a computer, unzip, and you’ll see: Instructions, Letter/A4, A0, and a Projector file.
  • Printing at home? Open the Letter/A4 PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader and print at 100% (Actual Size), then check the test square.
  • Prefer no paper? Use the Projector file. It includes a calibration layer so you can confirm scale before you cut.
  • Need a big print? Send the A0 file to a local copyshop or an online printer.
  • If you get stuck, email hello@lowlandkids.com and we'll be happy to help!


Downloads & accounts


How do I get my files?
Right after payment you’ll see a download button on the confirmation page. We also email you links in your order confirmation email. And you can log in to our website any time and find everything under View Downloads.

What pattern files are included?
Four PDFs: Instructions, Letter/A4 (home printing), A0 (copyshop), and Projector.

Can I download on my phone or tablet?
Yes! Check out our Printing and Projector tips page for specific guidance.


Projector sewing (quick start)


Do your patterns include projector files?
Yes—our current catalog includes projector-optimized files for nearly all patterns. You’ll see “Projector” listed in each download.

How do I check scale?
Open the Projector file and turn on the calibration layer. Confirm the 1” / 2.5 cm squares measure correctly. If you move your projector or cutting surface, re-check before you cut.

Any setup tips?
Keep the text/markers layer visible. If labels look faint, check your PDF viewer’s accessibility settings and disable “replace document colors.” You can also enable the black background layer for higher contrast.


Print-at-home (Letter/A4)

1. Open the Letter/A4 PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
2. In the print dialog, choose Actual Size (100%) and auto portrait/landscape.
3. Print the page with the test square first; measure to confirm scale.

Troubleshooting:
  • If the whole pattern prints on a single page, you likely opened the wrong file (use Letter/A4, not A0 or Projector).
  • If lines look fuzzy or misaligned, try “Print as image,” make sure your printer driver is up to date, and restart your computer.


Copyshop / A0

Download the A0 file and send it to a copyshop or an online service. Many sewists print a single master copy and trace sizes as needed.

Note that we protect our patterns by locking the pdf files to prevent editing in tools like Adobe Illustrator. In rare circumstances copy shops might use software that invisibly requests edit access and will show errors when attempting to open our files. 


Layers (print only the sizes you need)

All patterns include layers. Open the Layers panel in Acrobat Reader and hide sizes you don’t need. This keeps lines clear and makes grading between sizes easier.


Sizing & skill level

Each product page shows the skill level and links to the size chart. If measurements land between sizes, it’s common to use the width of one size and the length of another.


What machines do I need?

A regular sewing machine is all you need to start. A serger is optional but great for knit fabrics and tidy seams. A coverstitch is helpful for professional hems but not required.


Can I sell what I make?

Yes—items must be sewn by you personally. Mass production or outsourcing isn’t allowed. For manufacturing inquiries, email us.


Need help?

We’re happy to troubleshoot downloads, printing, or projector setup. Email hello@lowlandkids.com and include your order email and a screenshot of your issue if you can.
 

Customers said this sewing pattern creates an adorable reversible swim top that is "super easy" and "quick to sew." Most praised the clear instructions and perfect fit. Some found elastic application confusing or struggled with sewing the sides. Praised for versatility - works as swimwear or regular crop tops in various fabrics.

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Amaletta H.
Reversible swim

This pattern was a dream! I love the way it came out and it was sooo easy

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Marisa S.
Love this pattern!

Used it for a top and added some circle sleeves but it was great!

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Olivia B.
Super easy sew. Will make

Super easy sew. Will make again!

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Sandra R.
An easy, quick sew that

An easy, quick sew that results in the cutest swim top! Two in one is a bonus!

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Janine B.
Great pattern

Great pattern

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Hilly G.
Leuk patroon

Mooie speelse bikini top.

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Carolyn C.
Great Swim top

Great and super easy pattern!!! Making a few more before the season...

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Serena L.
Very easy make great for

Very easy make great for

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Jamie B.
Super cute, fast and easy

Super cute, fast and easy sew

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Sandra

Love it!

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Cassandra K.
Great first swimsuit pattern

Super cute and fast to sew!

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Jarmila K.
This pattern is great. Instrictions

This pattern is great. Instrictions are very clear. Thanks

C
Chrissie S.
The most perfect swim top—two

The most perfect swim top—two for the price of one :heart_eyes: and super quick and easy sew.

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Sarah S.
Easy, cute, great fit

Easy, cute, great fit

A
Almeda H.
Love it

Love it

D
DAwn S.
My daughters loves the top.

My daughters loves the top. I preferred to use elastic so she had no gap . I did have to figure out how to use elastic so that it would lay flat . The instructions were a bit vague on how to use the elastic. It’s great pattern!

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Amy S.
Cute But Tricky

This top is so cute! However I could not figure out how to sew the sides up no matter what I did. I actually wasn’t able to finish it. I asked for feedback in the group and others seemed to struggle with this step at first as well. Otherwise, I loved it!

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Jody J.
This was a very easy

This was a very easy sew. It looked amazing on my grandaughter. I was very happy with the easy to understand instructions.

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Yumi V.
So easy and perfect fit.

So easy and perfect fit. Love the way it suits with no elastic. Perfect way to start sewing swimsuits 💜

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Jessica W.
Absolutely adorable, easy to read

Absolutely adorable, easy to read instructions, pattern it’s self was well put together it was such a fun sew, fit to size

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Amanda D.
Love this pattern!!!! Love love

Love this pattern!!!! Love love love Lowland Kids!

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Vicki J.
A very quick easy sew.

A very quick easy sew. Instructions were clear to follow. I love that no elastic is required.

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Jason S.
Reversible Swim Top Review

It was perfect! You're always on point with your patterns. I appreciate you so much! It's a gorgeous design, fits well in your sizes and sews up really easy. I love it! I've bought your patterns for the last 2-yeard and you've always done a wonderful job. Posting a photo of the hack because I don't have any of the original pattern on my cell phone.

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Savenah C.
Obsessed!

Love love. Added a little twist to the straps for additional detail. My daughter loves it as well.

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Shay P.
The fit was as expected.

The fit was as expected. The instructions were easy to follow and it sewed up perfectly!

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jenna m.
Love it’s was a easy

Love it’s was a easy sew

A
Amanda W.
At first the instructions were

At first the instructions were a little complicated but it turned out very cute!

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Erica B.
This pattern is easy peasy

This pattern is easy peasy to sew up but has the appearance of a difficult or complex sew! Finishes beautifully :heart_eyes:

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Abegail C.
Amazing pattern!!! Easy sew and

Amazing pattern!!! Easy sew and is just so beautiful!

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Nancy D.
So cute and will be

So cute and will be making lots of these.

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Samantha B.
Such an amazing pattern!

Such an amazing pattern!

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Becca S.
A quick, sew with easy

A quick, sew with easy to follow instructions. The cutest swim suit pattern!

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sarah p.
Love this swimsuit pattern it’s

Love this swimsuit pattern it’s perfect and super easy to sew!

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Colleen Y.
Easy to follow directions

Easy to follow directions