PDF Sewing Pattern and Guidebook. Sweatshirt, dress or nightdress 34-46.
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.
(only convenient for women, not for men; would be too small for men)
This pattern is also available as a paper version.
Skill level : easy
What you will learn with this pattern: put a ribbing at the neck, cuffs and lower body, assemble ruffles at armholes.
Age range: 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 (French sizes)
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. See all information on the elements available in paper in the footer tab "delivery"
How to pick the right size:
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 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.