The Terra Crop & Dress: Release & Tester Round Up

Okay, I’m just going to come out and say it… I’m obsessed with this one. The Terra Crop & Dress is hands down one of my favorite patterns I’ve ever made! 

It’s fun, flattering, and oh-so-versatile, with the cutest back detail that totally steals the show. I’m a sucker for a fun back, and Terra delivers. Whether you’re sewing one up for casual days, dressing it up for a night out, or making an adorable swim set, this one checks all the boxes. Trust me—you’re going to want more than one in your closet!

Terra is a fitted pattern with negative ease, which means it's designed to hug your body (or your kiddo’s!) just right. Because of that, fabric choice and accurate measurements are super important. Don’t worry, I’ll walk you through it!

For Adults :
📏 Fit your bodice based on your bust, height and underbust measurements first.
📏 Double-check the finished measurements chart —this includes the bodice side length, finished length, finished bust width, and finished underbust band width.
📏 If you have a big difference between your bust and waist measurements, focus on the underbust measurements (which we’ve added to the size chart to make things easier!). That’s going to help you pick the perfect size for the crop or dress band.

For Kids :
📏 Fit their bodice based on their chest and girth measurements.
📏 Again, the finished measurements chart is your friend—look at the finished chest, band, and lengths.

⚠️ Don’t grade out in the waist for the dress or crop bands! If you do, it can cause gaping, and nobody wants that.

One of the things I love about the Terra Crop & Dress is how versatile it is. You can sew it up in athletic fabrics for a sporty vibe, rock the crop with your favorite jeans, or even make it out of swim for the perfect poolside outfit. Dress it up in black and—boom!—you’ve got yourself the perfect little black dress.

I honestly couldn’t have brought this pattern to life without our incredible tester team. Their hard work, feedback, and creativity made Terra even better, and I’m so grateful for each and every one of them. Scroll down to check out the tester collage—I promise it’ll give you all the inspo you need!