2 PDF Sewing Patterns (in A4, US letter, A0 or for projector) and Guidebooks. Sweatshirt, dress or nightdress , for women 34-46 and for kids 3-12y
New edition
Loose sweatshirt or loose dress or nightdress.Very comfortable loose shape with dropped shoulders.Sweatshirt: hip length, dress: above the knee.In jersey, it becomes a loose tee-shirt or a nightgown. Optional armhole ruffles for girls. Ribbed or stretch material at the bottom of the body, cuffs and collar.
(perfect for boys and girls, but only convenient for women, not for men; would be too small for men)
These patterns are also available as a paper version. s
Skill level : easy
What you will learn with this pattern: put a ribbing at the neck, cuffs and lower body, assemble ruffles at armholes.
Size range for women: 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 (French sizes)
Age range for kids: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 years
Fabric recommendations:
- Terry fabric, Jersey (to get a loose sweatshirt), Cotton or cotton/elastan
- second fabrics : Rib fabric (for cuffs, collar and bottom band)
See supplies infos at footer tab "Supplies".
PDF version:
- PDF to be printed at home on 28 pages (A4 or US letter) or on 2 pages in A0 format for mum, 16 to 19 pages in A4/US letter for kids, 1 page in A0. See all information on the elements available in paper in the footer tab "delivery"
- PDF for projector (sizes on layers)
How to pick the right size for women:
The pattern goes from French sizes 34 to 46 for an average height of 165cms. It is recommended that you look at your measurements and choose first the most suitable pattern size. If you hesitate between 2 sizes, it is better to choose the larger of the 2.
European standard measurements guideline (in cms)
| French sizes | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
| height (cm) | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 |
| bust measurement | 80 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 | 100 | 104 |
| waist measurement | 62 | 64 | 68 | 72 | 76 | 80 | 84 |
| hips measurement | 90 | 94 | 98 | 102 | 106 | 110 | 114 |
| biceps measurement | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
Measurements of the finished dress: see in the photos
A video is now available here in free access
This video is for both patterns (for kids and Mum's). Just note that we mentionned seam allowances of 0,7cm ...this is for children! For women, the seam allowances are 1cm.