I AM BRILLIANT – 2 PDF Pattern Bundle – Complete collection

This bundle includes the 2 PDF sewing patterns from the I AM Brilliant collection, in different formats (see below) and a step-by-step illustrated explanation guide for each of them.

Digital pattern formats:

A4 and US Letter – print at home

A3 – print at work (we won’t say anything)

A0 file (aka: copyshop, printshop, wide files) – print at a copy shop

Projection – 1 file with pattern pieces on white background and 1 file with pattern pieces on fuchsia background. Both files are layered.

All seam allowances are included in the pattern.

The different pieces don’t overlap with each other. Once printed and assembled, simply cut the pattern at your size and start sewing.

The .zip file will be emailed to you upon payment and you will also be able to access the file anytime on your iampatterns.fr account. You will need a computer to open the .zip file.

Size 34 to 52. See sizing guide below.

AURA

LEVEL: SIMPLE

I am Aura, a simple and elegant high-low hem A-line dress. I can be made as a top and also as a dress with a gathered ruffle band, finishing above the knee. My rounded neckline allows you to slip me on easily without the need to sew a closure. I feature a bust dart and I am lined to the chest to beautifully finish the armholes and neckline. Although simple to sew, I deliver great impact, so I am perfect for beginners and experienced sewists.

Size 34 to 52. See sizing guide below.

VERSIONS

Version A: High-low hem dress with ruffle

Version B: Swing dress

Version C: Tank top

SUPPLIES

Fabric

Lining (can be the same fabric used for the garment)

RECOMMENDED FABRICS

Flowy woven fabrics with a nice drape: viscose, crêpe, silk or fabrics with a bit more structure like poplin, linen, or African wax…

To help you choose your fabric, here is a list of the fabrics used for our versions:

The pink tank top was sewn in a Tencel Meet Milk from Meter Meter.

The brown tank top was sewn in a Tencel Meet Milk from Meter Meter.

The swing dress was sewn in a fabric from Sacrés Coupons.

The yellow dress with ruffle was sewn in a fabric from Sacrés Coupons.

The blue dress with ruffle was sewn in a Tencel Meet Milk from Meter Meter.

The dress with ruffle with hearts was sewn in an African wax fabric from Marie-Emilienne’s personal collection.

FABRIC REQUIRED (yards)

FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (in):

*From the neckline to the bottom of the garment on the center front

NUMBER OF PAGES:

A4/US Letter – 31 sheets / A3 – 14 sheets / A0 – 2 sheets / Projection – 1 file with pattern pieces on white background and 1 file with pattern pieces on fuchsia background. Both files are layered.

HÉLIOS

LEVEL: SIMPLE

I Am Hélios, a sewing pattern with seven versions. With me you can make an entire summer wardrobe.

I feature a top with adjustable straps, a straight neckline, bust darts and a slightly a-line cut.

I can also be sewn as shorts, a skirt and trousers. These three versions have the same elasticated waistband with a drawstring. My skirt is a full circle skirt with Italian pockets. My shorts length is mid-thigh and also features Italian pockets. As for my trousers, they open elegantly at the front of the leg as you walk, and are finished with a rounded shape at the hem.

The bottoms can also be sewn to the top to create three additional garments: a playsuit, a dress and a jumpsuit. Four very simple versions, perfect for beginners and three combinations for a synonymously chic, casual and timeless style.

Sizes 34 to 52. See sizing chart at the bottom of the page.

VERSIONS

1 top + 3 bottoms = 7 garments – We love this kind of math!
On top of being able to sew the top and bottoms as separates, you can combine them to make a playsuit, a jumpsuit and a dress. With this pattern you will be able to sew an entire summer wardrobe.

A: Top; B: Skirt; C: Shorts; D: Trousers; E: Dress; F: Playsuit; G: Jumpsuit

SUPPLIES

Fabric

All versions except the Cami Top (A):

Elastic Tape – 3/8″ (1cm) maximum width (see yardage chart)

Drawstring or tie – 3/8″ (1cm) maximum width (see yardage chart)

A, E, F, G only (all versions including the top):

Two 3/4″ (20mm) wide tri-glide sliders

Optional: 18″ x 28″ (45cm x 70cm) iron-on interfacing

RECOMMENDED FABRICS

Flowy fabrics with a nice drape such as rayon, silk, lyocell, Cupro, silk, cotton crêpe, viscose crêpe.

To help you choose your fabric, here is the list of those we used for each version:

• The zebra patterned cami top was sewn in a viscose crêpe from Églantine & Zoé.
• The skirt was sewn in a viscose from Ma Petite Mercerie.
• The shorts was sewn in a viscose crêpe from Églantine & Zoé.
• The trousers was sewn in a viscose from Madame Iris.
• The dress was sewn in a viscose, available at Ma Petite Mercerie.
• The yellow playsuit was sewn in a viscose crêpe from Églantine & Zoé.
• The purple playsuit was sewn in a cotton poplin by Feye.
• The jumpsuit version worn by Mélanie was sewn in a viscose by Ma Petite Mercerie.
• The gold coloured cami top was sewn in a crêpe from Pretty Mercerie.
• The black jumpsuit was sewn in a crêpe from Atelier Brunette.

YARDAGE (in yards)

For versions E, F & G, we have broken down the yardages for the bodice and for the bottom of the garment. Calculate the total yardage for versions E, F & G by adding the fabric required for the bodice and the bottom of the garment in your size.

It isn’t possible to use a 55″ (140cm) wide fabric for a full circle skirt in sizes 46 to 52. Therefore, the skirt for those sizes features a lovely volume but isn’t a full circle skirt.

MEASUREMENT CHART (inches):

Height: 5’5” (1m65)
Cup: B

FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (inc)

* From the neckline to the bottom of the garment on the center front.
**The garment’s length includes the waistband. To know the length for versions E, F and G add the length of the bodice and the length of the chosen bottom of the garment.

For versions F & G, to be able to slip into the garment, the garment’s bust measurement needs to be at least as large as your hips measurement.

NUMBER OF PAGES:

A4 and US Letter – Top: 12 sheets; Skirt: 28 sheets; Shorts: 15 sheets; Trousers: 28 sheets. For the number of pages of the jumpsuits and the dress, add the number of pages of the top and the bottom.

A3 – print at work (we won’t say anything) – Top: 5 sheets; Skirt: 12 sheets; Shorts: 6 sheets; Trousers: 12 sheets. For the number of pages of the jumpsuits and the dress, add the number of pages of the top and the bottom.

A0 file (aka: copyshop, printshop, wide files) – print at a copy shop – 4 sheets

Projection – 1 file with pattern pieces on white background and 1 file with pattern pieces on fuchsia background. Both files are layered.

Height: 5’5” (1m65) – Cup: B