Are you ready to embrace the cozy season in style? Look no further than the Hale Half Zip patterns, our newest patterns available with Patterns for Pirates!

The best part? The Hale Half Zip patterns are designed for our Adult Hourglass, Adult V Figure AND Youth size charts!

• *Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for these pattern?  We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE.  And for even more helpful fun, we have a free* printable that you can use to help record your measurements as you take them.
• And in case you’re new to Patterns for Pirates and PDF patterns in general, we have a great blog full of new-user tips HERE to help you get started!
• As with all of our current releases and updates, the pdfs now include our layers feature and can be found in Letter, A4, A0 and projector sizes.
• We’ve also got an excellent planning tool for you with our Coloring Pages. It’s a resource that is updated with every new pattern addition, this pattern included!

The Hale Half Zips are designed to keep you warm and cozy without sacrificing style. With their loose and comfortable fit, multiple customization options, and unique seamlines, these pull-over garments are a must-have for your wardrobe. Whether you prefer an athletic look or a smart sweater style, this pattern has got you covered.

One of the standout features of the Hale Half Zip pattern is the ability to customize your creation.

Here are some of the options you can choose from:

• Necklines: Pick between a classic collar or a snug hood to top off your sweater.
• Lengths: Tailor your garment to your preference with various length options. Youth and Adult Hourglass styles offer cropped and longer shirt lengths, while Adult V Figure styles include short, regular, and tall options.
• Sleeves: Decide between solid sleeves for a clean look or go for colorblock sleeves to add some extra flair.
• Pockets: Opt for a kanga-style pocket to keep your hands warm and your belongings close by.
• Zipper Guard: Add a zipper guard for extra comfort and protection.
• Finishing Methods: Choose from unfinished seams, binding seams, or lined collar and hood options to give your garment a polished finish.

To achieve the best results with the Hale Half Zip pattern, it’s essential to use medium-weight, stable knits. Stable knits have less stretch, but don’t worry—only the cuffs and bottom band require stretch, so the other pieces can have mechanical stretch.

Specific Fabric Suggestions: Consider using fabrics like sweatshirt knit, French terry, double knits, quilted knits, stretch velvets, fleece, or even cuddle fabrics for a plush feel.

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No matter who you’re sewing for, the Hale Half Zip pattern has you covered. The pattern includes an extensive range of sizes:

Adult Hourglass Sizes: XXS to Plus 5X

Adult V Figure Sizes: XXS to 6XL

Youth Sizes: 3m to 14

Both imperial and metric measurements are included, making it easy for you to choose the right size for your project.

Let’s take a quick look at the different pattern options!

HEM LENGTHS / CROP + SHIRT (YOUTH AND HOURGLASS ONLY)

HEM LENGTHS / SHORT, AVERAGE + TALL (V FIGURE ONLY)

SLEEVE OPTIONS / SOLID OR COLORBLOCK

NECKLINE OPTIONS / COLLAR OR HOODED

OPTIONAL KANGAROO POCKET

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to create cozy, stylish half-zip sweaters and hoodies for yourself and your loved ones. The Hale Half Zip patterns are available and on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, Friday, October 6, 2023.

Hale Half Zip – Adult Hourglass | Hale Half Zip – Adult V Figure | Hale Half Zip – Youth | Hale Half Zip – Bundle

As always, we’ve got more photos for you to use as inspiration! Head over to the Facebook group to browse our albums full of gorgeous photos, compliments of our tester team!

Adult Hourglass Album | Adult V Figure Album | Youth Album

Stay warm, stay stylish, and stay comfortable all season long! We can’t wait to see what you create for yourself!

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BUT WAIT. There’s more! We’ve got an Easy Hacks post to help take your patterns even further! Head on over to check out the quick changes you can make to these patterns, that aren’t available in the pattern tutorial itself!

Woohoo! We are here to party with our favorite Pirates for another Pattern Release Day! The Ruched Top & Dress is the pattern you’ve been searching for…we are sure of it. We can’t wait to tell you all about it, so let’s get right to it!

The Ruched Top & Dress pattern is drafted for the full, newer size chart, extending from XXS – Plus 5X for the Adult Hourglass Figure.

• *Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for these pattern?  We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE.  And for even more helpful fun, we have a free* printable that you can use to help record your measurements as you take them.
• And in case you’re new to Patterns for Pirates and PDF patterns in general, we have a great blog full of new-user tips HERE to help you get started!
• As with all of our current releases and updates, the pdfs now include our layers feature and can be found in Letter, A4, A0 and projector sizes.
• We’ve also got an excellent planning tool for you with our Coloring Pages. It’s a resource that is updated with every new pattern addition, this pattern included!

The Ruched Top & Dress is drafted with a snug fit throughout to give a classic, curve hugging silhouette. The side seams have a small amount of ruching (from bust-to-hip) to give a comfortable and forgiving fit.

There are so many lengths included to fit your preference for every occasion!  The Crop, Top, and Shirt lengths also include an option for side ties to add a cute detail and to give you more freedom in how much you ruche it up or not.   The longer dress lengths, including Midi and Maxi lengths, have a side seam split for a fun to wear and elegant walking vent for the slim fitting skirt.

You can also add a shelf bra into any option and turn it into a workout top, swimsuit/rashguard, or to just go braless/give more support for the bust. You can sew up a top or dress perfect for any weather with all the sleeve options.  You can also choose from a higher crew neckline or a lower jewel neckline on any option.  This pattern also works well for maternity wear (I just recommend grading out the front piece at the waist to accommodate bump).

Options Include:

• Seven Hem Lengths: Crop, Top, Shirt, Mini, Knee, Midi + Maxi
• Four Sleeve Options: Tank, Short, 3/4, + Long
• Two Neckline Options: Higher Crew, Lower Jewel
• Optional Shelf Bra
• Crop, Top, Shirt Only: Tie Side Seam Option
• Midi, Maxi Only: Side Seam Leg Split

The Ruched Top & Dress pattern is drafted for light-to-medium weight knit fabrics with at least 30% horizontal stretch. Fabrics that have good recovery will work best for this pattern so it doesn’t end up “sagging” after wear. Fabrics that are more stable will show gathering/ruching more.  The fabrics with more drape will not show the gathering as much and the center back and front will drape down in a curve (also a cute look).  The shelf bra must have high stretch knit fabrics like swim, athletic, or high quality cotton spandex.

Specific Fabric Suggestions: Ribbed knits, cotton spandex, cotton jersey, modal/rayon/bamboo with good recovery, sweater knit, waffle knits with good recovery, swim knit, athletic knits, double brushed polyester, DTY, ITY,  etc.

Ready to take a closer look at all of the options? Let’s do it!

CROP / TOP / SHIRT / MINI / KNEE / MIDI + MAXI HEM LENGTHS

TANK / SHORT / THREE-QUARTER / LONG SLEEVES

ELASTIC SIDE SEAMS / SIDE SEAM TIES (CROP, TOP + SHIRT LENGTHS ONLY)

SPLIT HEM (MIDI + MAXI DRESS ONLY)

We are incredibly excited to see what you make with the Ruched Top & Dress pattern! It is available and on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, Friday, August 25, 2023.

Ruched Top & Dress pattern

As always, we’ve got more photos for you to use as inspiration! Head over to the Facebook group to browse our albums full of gorgeous photos, compliments of our tester team!

Ruched Top & Dress Facebook Album

We can’t wait to see what you create for yourself!

It is our pleasure to be sharing with you our newest pattern duo: Francis Flounce + Francis Flounce – Youth! These patterns, as you probably guessed it, have the sweetest flounce floating above a double v-neck tank and are an incredible addition to your summer wardrobe.

Let us tell you all about it!

The Francis Flounce patterns are drafted for our youth size chart (3m – 14) and our adult sizes are in the full, newer size chart, extending from XXS – Plus 5X for the Adult Hourglass Figure.

• *Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for these pattern?  We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE.  And for even more helpful fun, we have a free* printable that you can use to help record your measurements as you take them.
• And in case you’re new to Patterns for Pirates and PDF patterns in general, we have a great blog full of new-user tips HERE to help you get started!
• As with all of our current releases and updates, the pdfs now include our layers feature and can be found in Letter, A4, A0 and projector sizes.
• We’ve also got an excellent planning tool for you with our Coloring Pages. It’s a resource that is updated with every new pattern addition, this pattern included!

 

The Francis Flounce is a tank top featuring a v-neck on both the front and back necklines. It includes a fun flounce in three different lengths and a stunning a-line silhouette. The pattern is fitted at the bust, semi-fitted at the waist and swings out at the hips, with four different hem lengths ranging from a crop top to a maxi dress. The flounce adds extra flair to an everyday tank top and is the perfect pattern to take you from a casual summer look to something a little more dressed up.

Options Include:

• Four Hem Lengths: Crop, Top, Dress + Maxi
• Three Flounce Lengths: Small, Medium + Large
• Optional Plain Neckline (no flounce)
• Front + Back V-Neck
• Binding finishes on arm + neckline openings

The Francis Flounce Pattern is drafted for light-to-medium weight knit fabrics with at least 40% horizontal stretch. Fabrics that have good recovery and drape nicely will work best for this pattern. Especially with the dress and maxi lengths, avoid fabrics with poor recovery and that grow over time. Thinner fabrics will have better bounce and drape for use with the flounces, avoid using fabrics that are on the thicker side.

For binding, use a knit fabric with 50% stretch and good recovery.

Specific Fabric Suggestions: Rayon Spandex, Brushed / Double Brushed Polyester, ITY, DTY, Lighter-Weight Cotton Lycra, Bamboo Lycra, Yummy Ribbed Knit, Modal, etc.

Let’s take a peek at the options available in these new patterns!

FLOUNCE OPTIONS: SMALL / MEDIUM / LARGE + NO FLOUNCE

HEM LENGTHS: CROP / TOP / DRESS / MAXI

We are incredibly excited to see what you make with the Francis Flounce patterns! They are available and on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, Monday, July 24, 2023.

Francis Flounce | Francis Flounce – Youth | Francis Flounce – Bundle

As always, we’ve got more photos for you to use as inspiration! Head over to the Facebook group to browse our albums full of gorgeous photos, compliments of our tester team!

Francis Flounce Adult Album | Francis Flounce Youth Album

We can’t wait to see what you create for yourself! Flounce away, friends!

We are jazzed to be sharing our latest sewing patterns for our shop! The Breezy Overalls are going to blow you away with their cuteness. Let’s get to talking all about them!

The Breezy Overalls are drafted for our youth size chart (3m – 14) and our adult sizes are in the full, newer size chart, extending from XXS – Plus 5X for the Adult Hourglass Figure.

• *Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for these pattern?  We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE.  And for even more helpful fun, we have a free* printable that you can use to help record your measurements as you take them.
• And in case you’re new to Patterns for Pirates and PDF patterns in general, we have a great blog full of new-user tips HERE to help you get started!
• As with all of our current releases and updates, the pdfs now include our layers feature and can be found in Letter, A4, A0 and projector sizes.
• We’ve also got an excellent planning tool for you with our Coloring Pages. It’s a resource that is updated with every new pattern addition, this pattern included!

The Breezy Overalls are perfect for your relaxed days.  Loose and comfortable everywhere with most the traditional overall look.  The more relaxed style means a quicker and simpler sew up than traditional overalls with buttons, but with the same cute look. If you don’t love the super loose look, so you can opt for a drawstring to cinch in the waist area.

The Breezy Overalls have all the pocket options you need to carry all your snacks, keys, phone, and other treasures.  The loose fit is perfect for any layering underneath you’d like to do.  It can be a great swimsuit coverup in the summer or wear the longer pant option with a sweater under in the winter. Perfect for those beautiful  apparel wovens you have in your stash.

Pattern options for the Breezy Overalls include:

• Lengths: Shorts (Adult- 3″ and 5″ Curved) (Youth Curved and Straight) / Capri Length / Ankle Length Pant
• All Lengths are Finished with Cuffs
• Optional Pockets: Front Slat Pockets / Back Pockets / Front Bib Patch Pockets
• Optional Drawstring

The Breezy Overalls Pattern is drafted for light-to-medium weight woven fabrics. I recommend something on the lighter end of “bottom weight”- meaning thick enough you don’t mind it on your booty, but light are airy if you’re going for summer wear.  It’s always recommend to use an apparel fabric, not fabric meant for quilting.

Specific Fabric Suggestions: Rayon Twill, Boardshort fabric, Seersucker, Tencil Twill, Chambray, Linen Blends, Lightweight jean, Madras, etc.

Let’s take a quick look at some of the options that we jam packed into the Breezy Overall patterns!

DRAWSTRING VERSION

LOOSE WAIST VERSION

SHORTS (3″ AND 5″ CURVED FOR ADULT / CURVED AND STRAIGHT FOR YOUTH)

CAPRI / ANKLE LENGTH PANTS

OPTIONAL POCKETS

We are beyond excited to see what you create with these new patterns! They are available and on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, July 2, 2023.

Breezy Overalls | Breezy Overalls Youth | Breezy Overalls Bundle

As always, we’ve got more photos for you to use as inspiration! Head over to the Facebook group to browse our albums full of gorgeous photos, compliments of our tester team!

Breezy Overalls Adult Album | Breezy Overalls Youth Album

We can’t wait to see what you sew up!

We are excited to share that we’ve got another pattern coming at you! The Charleston Crossover is the latest pattern from designer Katy McKinley to hit our site and we just know you’re going to love it!

The Charleston Crossover is drafted for our adult sizes in the full, newer size chart, extending from XXS – Plus 5X for the Adult Hourglass Figure.

• *Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for these pattern?  We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE.  And for even more helpful fun, we have a free* printable that you can use to help record your measurements as you take them.
• And in case you’re new to Patterns for Pirates and PDF patterns in general, we have a great blog full of new-user tips HERE to help you get started!
• As with all of our current releases and updates, the pdfs now include our layers feature and can be found in Letter, A4, A0 and projector sizes.
• We’ve also got an excellent planning tool for you with our Coloring Pages. It’s a resource that is updated with every new pattern addition, this pattern included!

The Charleston Crossover is a faux-wrap dress and peplum. The crossover bodice is finished with a knit binding and is form-fitting throughout the sleeves, bust and waist. It meets at the wearer’s natural waistline and flares out with a half circle skirt, for an oversized fit at the hips. The pattern features multiple skirt lengths, with the option for colorblocking or keeping it all one fabric. There are also four sleeve options to choose from, allowing you to make something suitable for any season!

You can dress the Charleston Crossover pattern up or down, depending on the fabrics you choose! It is drafted for light-to-medium weight knit fabrics with at least 40-50% horizontal stretch. Some vertical stretch for the bodice fabric is recommended, for more comfort in wearing and the ability for added coverage in the bust.

Specific Fabric Suggestions: Cotton Spandex, Double Brushed Polyester, Ribbed Knits, Medium Sweater Knits, Stretch Velvet, Athletic Knits, etc.

Pattern options for the Charleston Crossover include:

• Multiple sleeve lengths (Tank / Short / Three-Quarter / Long)
• Plain skirt lengths (Peplum / Mini / Knee / Maxi)
• Colorblocked skirt lengths (Knee / Maxi)
• Optional In-Seam Pockets

Let’s take a peek at the different options!

SLEEVE LENGTHS (TANK / SHORT / THREE-QUARTER / LONG)

PLAIN SKIRT (PEPLUM / MINI / KNEE / MAXI)

COLORBLOCK SKIRT (KNEE / MAXI)

OPTIONAL POCKETS

We are thrilled to see what you sew for yourself using the Charleston Crossover pattern! It is available on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, May 24, 2023.

Charleston Crossover

As always, we’ve got more photos for you to use as inspiration! Head over to the Facebook group to browse our albums full of gorgeous photos, compliments of our tester team!

Charleston Crossover Facebook Album

But wait, there’s more! We have an Easy Hacks blog post for our Charleston Crossover — helping you take the pattern a little further!

We can’t wait to see what you make!

Woohoo! Are you ready for this? We’ve got not one, not two, not three, but FOUR NEW PATTERNS coming your way today! And we couldn’t be more excited! It’s been a hot minute since we’ve released a swim pattern and these were worth the wait. Promise.

Let’s talk all about the Circe Swim Top and Brizo Bikini Bottom!

The youth sizes range from 3m – 14 and the adult sizes are for the full, newer size chart, extending from XXS – Plus 5X for the Adult Hourglass Figure.

• *Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for these pattern?  We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE.  And for even more helpful fun, we have a free* printable that you can use to help record your measurements as you take them.
• And in case you’re new to Patterns for Pirates and PDF patterns in general, we have a great blog full of new-user tips HERE to help you get started!
• As with all of our current releases and updates, the pdfs now include our layers feature and can be found in Letter, A4, A0 and projector sizes.
• We’ve also got an excellent planning tool for you with our Coloring Pages. It’s a resource that is updated with every new pattern addition, this pattern included!

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Let’s talk the Circe Swim Top first!

The Circe Swim Top will make you feel like a beautiful Greek Goddess capable of magic!  After all, who wouldn’t be impressed when you sew up this stunning, fully reversible bikini top?  Choose from thin straps or more supportive thick straps.  You can choose the thinner waist ties or go with more coverage with the thicker waist ties.  You can also add in removable swim cups, but this does make the top not reversible.  All options have a v neckline and the wrap design gives a little more wiggle room with fit if you fluctuate sizes, or as your child grows. You can also relax and let me do your adjustments for you if you need a small or full bust adjustment, as this pattern includes pieces with those adjustments already made for every size.

Pattern options for the Circe Swim Top include:

• Straps: Thick / Thin
• Waist Ties: Thick / Thin
• Optional: Removable Cups
• All Options Fully Lined- Most Fully Reversible
• Sizes: Regular, Small Bust Adjustment, Full Bust Adjustment

The Circe Swim Top Pattern is drafted for traditional, high stretch swim knit.

Specific Fabric Suggestions: Swim Knit.

Let’s take a peek at some of the options on the Circe Swim Tops!

THIN STRAPS

THICK STRAPS 

THIN WAIST TIES

THICK WAIST TIES

We are thrilled to see what you sew for yourself using the Circe Swim Top patterns! They are available on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, May 13, 2023.

Circe Swim Top | Circe Swim Top Youth | Circe Swim Top Bundle

As always, we’ve got more photos for you to use as inspiration! Head over to the Facebook group to browse our albums full of gorgeous photos, compliments of our tester team!

Circe Swim Top Adult Album | Circe Swim Top Youth Album

Did you know that we have a discount set up so you can mix/match our swim patterns? Use the code “SWIMBUNDLE” to get the discount when you add two or more swim patterns to your cart!

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And now we get to talk about the Brizo Bikini Bottom patterns!

The Brizo Bikini Bottom will bring out your gorgeous inner Greek Goddess this summer!  Choose from fun options that create vastly different looks.  The High Rise front is a 3 piece colorblock that gives you full tummy coverage and gives you the chance for some fun color and print mixing.  The V Rise front is a fun 2 piece colorblock that leave the tummy showing. Both are a high rise all the way up to natural waistline on the side seams and back.  You can pick from a low legline or go with the high legline that shows off miles of leg and a cheeky booty view, for the adult pattern version.  If your fabric is nice and thick go with the partial lining option, or if your fabric is lighter in color or thinner you can go with the fully lined option.

Have fun mixing and matching all the fabrics in your stash and use up those smaller scraps! Don’t have coordinating fabrics? You can grab the fully lined front for a solid option too.

Pattern options for the Brizo Bikini Bottom include:

• Rises: V Rise/ High Rise
• Leglines: Low / High (adult pattern high legline is “cheeky”)
• Lining: Partial/ Full

The Brizo Bikini Bottom Pattern is drafted for traditional, high stretch swim knit.

Specific Fabric Suggestions: Swim Knit. (You can also use a cotton spandex and clear elastic for undies).

Here are some quick looks at the different options!

HIGH RISE / V-RISE

LOW LEGLINE / HIGH LEGLINE (CHEEKY FOR ADULT PATTERN)

We can’t wait to see what you make using the Brizo Bikini Bottom patterns! They are available on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, May 13, 2023.

Brizo Bikini Bottom | Brizo Bikini Bottom Youth | Brizo Bikini Bottom Bundle

As always, we’ve got more photos for you to use as inspiration! Head over to the Facebook group to browse our albums full of gorgeous photos, compliments of our tester team!

Brizo Bikini Bottom Adult Album | Brizo Bikini Bottom Youth Album

Did you know that we have a discount set up so you can mix/match our swim patterns? Use the code “SWIMBUNDLE” to get the discount when you add two or more swim patterns to your cart!

Thanks for jogging over to our blog — because we are super excited to tell you all about our new jogger patterns!!

The Uptown Joggers (available in both youth and adult – hourglass figure sizes) are here and they are AH-MAZING!

The youth sizes range from 3m – 14 and the adult sizes are for the full, newer size chart, extending from XXS – Plus 5X for the Adult Hourglass Figure.

• *Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for these pattern?  We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE.  And for even more helpful fun, we have a free* printable that you can use to help record your measurements as you take them.
• And in case you’re new to Patterns for Pirates and PDF patterns in general, we have a great blog full of new-user tips HERE to help you get started!
• As with all of our current releases and updates, the pdfs now include our layers feature and can be found in Letter, A4, A0 and projector sizes.
• We’ve also got an excellent planning tool for you with our Coloring Pages. It’s a resource that is updated with every new pattern addition, this pattern included!

The Uptown Joggers is a super versatile jogger pattern.  The looser fit is forgiving on fluctuating weight and opens up fabric options too.  You can grab a lightweight denim, chambray, linen, twill for an elevated jogger ready to take you to the office, brunch, vacation or more.  Need some more athletic wear in your drawers? No problem, grab a french terry, sweatshirt fabric, athletic, stretch woven athletic for a jogger to take you to the gym. Need some comfortable loungewear? This pattern has you covered there too.  Grab your softest fabrics and sew up a hug in a pant with sweater knit, fleece backed fabrics, silky fabrics, jerseys with fun prints… whatever makes you smile when you’re lounging at home!

You’ll be able to wear Uptown Joggers year round with the length options and fabric options.   The shorts option can be sewn up in a jersey and replace those soffee shorts that might be falling apart from high school…Just us?  You can take them to the beach/pool/waterpark/etc.  in a boardshort fabric too! They make great everyday shorts in a chambray, linen, twill that you can dress up or down easily while staying comfortable.  During the cooler months you can opt for the pants length.  Make it is a lightweight, breathable rayon twill and wear them even in the warmer months too.  Or go for brushed sweatshirt to feel super cozy and warm.  There are pockets galore and the side cargo pocket is both classic and super on trend at the same time!

Pattern options for the Uptown Joggers include:

• Rises: Mid Rise/ High Rise
• Lengths: Shorts / Knee Length (Youth Only) / Ankle Length Pant
• Pant Cuffs: Elastic Hem/ Knit Cuff
• Optional Pockets: Front Slat Pockets / Front Patch Pockets / Back Pockets / Side Cargo Pockets
• Optional Drawstring

The Uptown Joggers Pattern is drafted for light-to-medium weight woven fabrics or a stable knit.

Specific Fabric Suggestions: Rayon Twill, Boardshort fabric, Seersucker, Tencil Twill, Chambray, Linen Blends, Lightweight jean, Madras, Sweatshirt Fabrics (like this brushed French Terry), French Terry blends (like this Baby French Terry), Flannel and Cotton make great PJs as well.

Alright, let’s take a closer look at the options available in the Uptown Joggers patterns!

SHORTS LENGTH

PANT LENGTH

SLAT + PATCH FRONT POCKETS

CARGO POCKET OPTION

BACK POCKETS

KNIT CUFFS + WOVEN-ELASTIC CUFF

MID RISE + HIGH RISE

BUT WAIT, there’s more! We also have an Easy Hacks Blog Post, showing you how to take these patterns one step further!

We are so excited to see what you sew up with the new Uptown Joggers patterns!  Head on over to the shop, grab yourself a copy, and get to sewing!  They are available on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, March 22, 2023.

Uptown Joggers | Uptown Joggers Youth | Uptown Joggers Bundle

Hoping for a little inspiration before diving into some Uptown Joggers sewing?  Journey over to our Facebook group where you can see tester albums full of amazing images!

Uptown Joggers Adult Album | Uptown Joggers Youth Album

We are squeaking another set of pattern releases into January and we are pumped to share them with you!! The Notch Top & Dress and Notch Top & Dress – Youth are full of details and options that…dare we say….are TOP NOTCH. Let’s talk all about them!

The Notch Top & Dress features a fun notched neckline with amazingly versatile options.  You can create a swim top, workout top, bralette top, everyday crop, or dress all from this pattern. Choose from tank to long sleeves to fit any season. Choose to make it with built in bust support for a bra-free garment or skip if for a quick sew up. The waistband creates a great fitted silhouette for the crop or dress option.

The Notch Top & Dress features a scoop neckline with or without the notch detail.  You can choose from a traditional scoop or a lower one (on adult only- great for the bralette or swim options).  The tutorial will walk you through adding support for making it great for a bra-free top or dress.  Or you can skip all that for a very quick sew up.  It is very fitted through top and will give some support even without any of the extra support that is optional.  The tight fit works great for layering under things, but since this top is lined on both bodice and waistband it is a great top on it’s own as well. The lining gives you another layer, which can give comfort in a tight fit garment.   The dress fits tight through bodice and flares out at the skirt for a classic and flattering fit.

Pattern options for the Notch Top & Dress include:

• Necklines: Notch Neckline/ Plain Scoop Neckline / Low Notch Neckline (adult only) / High Back Neckline / Low Back Neckline
• Lengths: Crop / Dress
• Sleeves: Tank / Short Sleeve / 3/4 Sleeves / Long Sleeves
• Several Finishing Options for the Notch Neckline
• Optional Inseam Pockets for Dress
• Optional Bust Support (adult only).

The Notch Top & Dress Pattern is drafted for light-to-medium weight high stretch knit fabrics.  Recommended only 4 way stretch knits (especially important for adult pattern).

The youth sizes range from 3m – 14 and the adult sizes are for the full, newer size chart, extending from XXS – Plus 5X for the Adult Hourglass Figure.

• *Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for these pattern?  We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE.  And for even more helpful fun, we have a free* printable that you can use to help record your measurements as you take them.
• And in case you’re new to Patterns for Pirates and PDF patterns in general, we have a great blog full of new-user tips HERE to help you get started!
• As with all of our current releases and updates, the pdfs now include our layers feature and can be found in Letter, A4, A0 and projector sizes.
• We’ve also got an excellent planning tool for you with our Coloring Pages. It’s a resource that is updated with every new pattern addition, this pattern included!

JUDY’S COPY GOES HERE

We’ve loaded in ::several:: videos, walking you through various steps of the Notch Top & Dress patterns! In case you needed a little hand holding with some of the construction, we’ve already got you covered! The links are all available in the pattern tutorials, or you can find them on our YouTube channel.

Alright, let’s take a closer look at the options available in the Notch Top patterns!

SLEEVE LENGTHS: TANK / SHORT / 3/4 / LONG

HEMLINES: CROP / DRESS

FRONT NECKLINES: HIGH NOTCH / LOW NOTCH (ADULT ONLY) / SCOOP

BACK NECKLINES: HIGH / LOW

 

BUT WAIT, there’s more! We also have an Easy Hacks Blog Post, showing you how to take these patterns one step further! Click on the image below to be led straight there!

We are so excited to see what you sew up with the new Notch Top & Dress patterns!  Head on over to the shop, grab yourself a copy, and get to sewing!  They are available on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, February 5, 2023.

Notch Top & Dress | Notch Top & Dress – Youth | Notch Top & Dress – Bundle

Hoping for a little inspiration before diving into some Notch Top & Dress sewing?  Journey over to our Facebook group where you can see tester albums full of amazing images!

Notch Top & Dress Adult Album | Notch Top & Dress Youth Album