Description
THE PDF PATTERNS
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 folder contains the digital sewing pattern in layered A4, US Letter, A3 and A0 formats along with two files for projection. To accompany, there is a step-by-step illustrated explanation guide.
Digital pattern formats:
A4 and US Letter – print at home
A3 – print at work (we won’t say anything)
A0 – 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.
Number of pages of the pdf pattern:
Women’s version: A4/US Letter – 33 sheets / A3 – 15 sheets / A0 – 2 sheets
Men’s version: A4/US Letter – 35 sheets / A3 – 15 sheets / A0 – 2 sheets
Kids’ version: A4/US Letter – 28 sheets / A3 – 12 sheets / A0 – 2 sheets
The file will be emailed to you upon payment. You will also be able to access the file anytime on your iampatterns.fr account. You need to open the .zip file on a computer.
THE DETAILS
I AM Rainbow Women
VERSIONS
This pattern gives you the possibility of making 70 different versions (and 26 more versions without pockets). The different features of this garment are:
2 styles: zipped hoodie or pullover sweatshirt
2 cuff and bottom finishes: with ribbing or hemmed
4 lengths: classic, above-knee, below-knee and midi
3 types of pockets: kangaroo, welt or inseam
3 neckline finishes: classic hood, overlapping hood or neckband
You can then choose the sweatshirt you want to make by combining the different features together.
Download the technical drawings to see all that I AM Rainbow has to offer.
RECOMMENDED FABRICS
Garment: jersey for sweatshirt, interlock knit, neoprene, French terry…
Ribbing: ribbing by the meter or the same fabric used for the garment (this pattern is not designed for using pre-cut ribbing bands).
To help you choose your fabric, here is a list of the fabrics used for our versions:
For the long and short zipped hoodies we’ve used the same Organic jersey fabric in different colourways from Mind the Maker that you can find at Meter Meter.
The white hooded sweatshirt dress was done using a jersey fabric from Ma Petite Mercerie.
SUPPLIES
Fabrics / Ribbing
Ballpoint needle
Zipped versions: 1 open-end zipper :
Classic length: 21 11/16 in* (55 cm)
Above-knee: 32 in (80 cm)
Below-knee: 35 in (90 cm) long double-slider zipper
Midi: 43 in (110 cm) long double-slider zipper
All hooded versions:
11/4 yards of drawstring cord
2 eyelets (diameter depends on the drawstring width)
Scrap of non-woven and non-stretch iron-on interfacing
Welt pockets versions: iron-on interfacing: 8″ by 16″ (20cm x 40 cm)
Kangaroo pockets versions: thin cardboard for the ironing template
*21 11/16 in is the conversion for 55 cm which is the length the original pattern is drafted for. You can take a 22 in long zipper but you will have to lengthen the front and back pieces by 5/16 in. To understand how to do this, refer to step 2 (Preparing the pattern) of the instructions.
FABRIC REQUIRED (yards)
| Sizes | 34-36 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | 50-52 |
| A1, 55″ wide fabric | 13/4 | 13/4 | 13/4 | 17/8 | 21/4 |
| A1, 55″ wide ribbing | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 |
| A1, 43″ wide fabric | 21/4 | 21/4 | 21/4 | 21/2 | 25/8 |
| A1, 43″ wide ribbing | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | — | — |
| F9, 55″ wide fabric | 21/4 | 23/8 | 23/8 | 23/8 | 23/4 |
| F9, 43″ wide fabric | 31/4 | 31/4 | 31/4 | 31/4 | 33/8 |
| H8, 55″ wide fabric | 21/4 | 21/4 | 21/4 | 21/4 | 31/4 |
| H8, 43″ wide fabric | 31/2 | 35/8 | 33/4 | 33/4 | 37/8 |
It is impossible to list the yardage for all versions in all sizes. Above, we indicate the yardage for three versions (A1, F9 and H8). To calculate the fabric required for the other versions, refer to step 4 (Cutting the fabric) of the instructions.
MEASUREMENT CHART (inches):
Height: 5’5” (1m65)
Cup: B
| Sizes | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| Bust | 303/4 | 321/4 | 337/8 | 351/2 | 37 | 381/2 | 401/8 | 413/4 | 431/4 | 447/8 |
| Waist | 227/8 | 241/2 | 26 | 271/2 | 291/8 | 303/4 | 321/4 | 337/8 | 353/8 | 37 |
| Hip | 33 | 345/8 | 361/4 | 373/4 | 393/8 | 407/8 | 421/2 | 441/8 | 455/8 | 471/4 |
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (inches)
| Sizes | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| Bust | 373/4 | 393/8 | 41 | 421/2 | 441/8 | 455/8 | 471/4 | 487/8 | 503/8 | 52 |
| Waist | 373/4 | 393/8 | 41 | 421/2 | 441/8 | 455/8 | 471/4 | 487/8 | 503/8 | 52 |
| Biceps | 13 | 133/8 | 133/4 | 141/8 | 145/8 | 15 | 153/8 | 153/4 | 161/8 | 161/2 |
| Sleeve length* | 273/4 | 28 | 281/8 | 283/8 | 281/2 | 283/4 | 287/8 | 291/8 | 293/8 | 291/2 |
| Classic length** | 24 | 241/4 | 241/4 | 243/8 | 245/8 | 243/4 | 25 | 25 | 251/4 | 253/8 |
| Above-knee length** | 337/8 | 34 | 34 | 341/4 | 341/2 | 345/8 | 347/8 | 347/8 | 35 | 351/4 |
| Below-knee length** | 373/4 | 38 | 38 | 381/4 | 383/8 | 385/8 | 383/4 | 383/4 | 39 | 391/8 |
| Midi length** | 455/8 | 457/8 | 457/8 | 461/8 | 461/4 | 461/2 | 465/8 | 465/8 | 467/8 | 47 |
*From the shoulder at the neckline to the bottom of the sleeve
**From the shoulder at the neckline to the bottom of the garment
I AM Rainbow Men
VERSIONS
This pattern gives you the possibility of making 30 different versions. The different features of this garment are:
2 styles: zipped hoodie or pullover sweatshirt
2 cuff and bottom finishes: with ribbing or hemmed
2 types of pockets: kangaroo and welt
4 neckline finishes: classic hood, overlapping hood, neckband and ribbed collar
You can then choose the sweatshirt you want to make by combining the different features together.
RECOMMENDED FABRICS
Garment: jersey for sweatshirt, interlock knit, neoprene, French terry…
Ribbing: ribbing by the meter or the same fabric used for the garment (this pattern is not designed for using pre-cut ribbing bands). The ribbed collar can only be sewn in ribbing.
The two sweatshirts presented have been sewn in an organic jersey Mind the Maker by Meter Meter.
SUPPLIES
Fabrics / Ribbing
Ballpoint needle
Zipped versions: 1 open-end zipper* 23 5/8 ” (60 cm) long
Hooded versions:
1 1/4 yards (120 cm) of drawstring cord
2 eyelets (diameter depends on the drawstring width)
Scrap of non-woven and non-stretch iron-on interfacing
Welt pockets versions: iron-on interfacing: 8″ by 16″ (20 cm x 40 cm)
Kangaroo pockets versions: thin cardboard for the ironing template
*23 5/8″ is the conversion for 60 cm which is the length the original pattern is drafted for. You can take a 24″ long zipper but you will have to lengthen the front and back pieces by 3/8″. To understand how to do this, refer to the instructions in step 2 (Preparing the pattern).
FABRIC REQUIRED (YARDS)
| Sizes | XS-S | M-L | XL-XXL |
| A1, 55″ wide fabric | 17/8 | 17/8 | 17/8 |
| A1, 55″ wide ribbing | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| A1, 43″ wide fabric | 23/4 | 23/4 | 23/4 |
| A1, 43″ wide ribbing | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
It is impossible to list the yardage for all versions in all sizes. Above, we indicate the yardage for the main variation (A1). To calculate the fabric required for the other versions, refer to the instructions in step 4 (Cutting the fabric).
BODY MEASUREMENTS (INCHES)
Height: 53/4 ft
| Sizes | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Bust | 351/2 | 37 | 381/2 | 40 | 413/4 | 433/8 |
| Waist | 303/4 | 321/4 | 337/8 | 351/2 | 37 | 381/2 |
| Hip | 361/4 | 373/4 | 393/8 | 41 | 421/2 | 44 |
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (INCHES)
| Sizes | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Bust | 39 | 401/2 | 421/8 | 433/4 | 451/4 | 467/8 |
| Waist | 39 | 401/2 | 421/8 | 433/4 | 451/4 | 467/8 |
| Biceps | 143/8 | 145/8 | 143/4 | 15 | 151/8 | 153/8 |
| Sleeve length* | 301/8 | 303/8 | 303/4 | 307/8 | 311/8 | 311/4 |
| Garment length** | 271/2 | 273/4 | 28 | 281/8 | 281/8 | 283/8 |
*From the shoulder at the neckline to the bottom of the sleeve
**From the shoulder at the neckline to the bottom of the garment
I AM Rainbow Mini
This pattern gives you the possibility of making 50 different versions (and 20 more versions without pockets). The different features of this garment are:
2 styles: zipped hoodie or pullover sweatshirt
2 cuff and bottom finishes: with ribbing or hemmed
2 lengths: classic and above-knee
3 types of pockets: kangaroo, welt or inseam
4 neckline finishes: classic hood, overlapping hood, neckband and ribbed collar
You can then choose the sweatshirt you want to make by combining the different features together.
For the pullover sweatshirt with zebras, @bkcreas chose version G1 (without pockets).
Victoire, @ledressingdecindy ‘s daughter wears version A1 in a organic jersey from Meter Meter.
@mggplusplus chose version E1 in navy blue for her son Malou.
@monpetitcoudbiscuite mixed versions C5 and D5 for her daughter Léa in a lovely terracotta coloured French terry and has added elastic tapes at the cuffs.
RECOMMENDED FABRICS
Garment: jersey for sweatshirt, interlock knit, neoprene, French terry…
Ribbing: ribbing by the meter or the same fabric used for the garment (this pattern is not designed for using pre-cut ribbing bands). The ribbed collar can only be sewn in ribbing.
The purple zipped sweatshirt was sewn in an organic jersey Mind the Maker by Meter Meter.
SUPPLIES
Fabrics / Ribbing
Ballpoint needle
Zipped versions: 1 open-end zipper (see chart below)
Welt pockets versions: iron-on interfacing: 8″ by 16″ (20 cm x 40 cm)
Kangaroo pockets versions: thin cardboard for the ironing template
FABRIC REQUIRED (YARD)
| Tailles | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| A1, 55″ wide fabric | 1 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | 11/2 | 13/4 |
| A1, 55″ wide ribbing | 1/4 | 1/4 | 1/4 | 1/4 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 |
| A1, 43″ wide fabric | 11/4 | 13/8 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 15/8 | 13/4 | 17/8 |
| A1, 43″ wide ribbing | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
It is impossible to list the yardage for all versions in all sizes. Above, we indicate the yardage for the main variation (A1). To calculate the fabric required for the other versions, refer to the instructions in step 4 (Cutting the fabric).
ZIP LENGTH (INCHES)
| Sizes | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Classic versions* | 133/4 (35 cm) |
133/4 (35 cm) |
153/4 (40 cm) |
153/4 (40 cm) |
173/4 (45 cm) |
195/8 (50 cm) |
215/8 (55 cm) |
| Above-knee versions | 18 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
*For all classic versions, the measurements noted in imperial system are the exact conversions of the zip lengths the original pattern is drafted for (noted in centimeters below). You will have to round up this measurement and lengthen the front and back pieces by 1/4″ for sizes 3, 4, 6, 8 and 10 and by 3/8″ for sizes 12 and 14. To understand how to do this, refer to the instructions in step 2 (Preparing the pattern).
BODY MEASUREMENTS (INCHES)
| Sizes | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Bust | 211/4 | 22 | 235/8 | 251/4 | 271/2 | 303/4 | 321/4 |
| Waist | 195/8 | 201/2 | 211/4 | 22 | 227/8 | 235/8 | 243/8 |
| Bassin | 231/4 | 243/8 | 26 | 271/2 | 30 | 33 | 345/8 |
| Height | 3’3″ | 3’5″ | 3’10” | 4’2″ | 4’7″ | 5′ | 5’3″ |
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (INCHES)
| Sizes | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Bust | 263/4 | 283/8 | 297/8 | 311/2 | 337/8 | 361/4 | 385/8 |
| Waist | 263/4 | 283/8 | 297/8 | 311/2 | 337/8 | 361/4 | 385/8 |
| Sleeve length* | 163/8 | 173/4 | 195/8 | 215/8 | 233/8 | 253/8 | 27 |
| Classic length** | 163/8 | 161/2 | 183/4 | 187/8 | 215/8 | 231/4 | 253/8 |
| Above-knee length** | 201/4 | 201/2 | 245/8 | 263/4 | 287/8 | 311/8 | 331/4 |
*From the shoulder at the neckline to the bottom of the sleeve
**From the shoulder at the neckline to the bottom of the garment
COLOUR-BLOCK SWEATSHIRT
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