RAINBOW Mini

Patron PDF:

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 – 28 sheets

A3 – print at work (we won’t say anything) – 12 sheets

A0 file (aka: copyshop, printshop, wide files) – print at a copy shop – 2 pages

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

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 size ranges from 3 to 14 years old. See sizing guide below.

Paper pattern:

All seam allowances are included in the pattern.

The different pieces overlap with each other so you will need to trace the pattern on paper. If you prefer a ready-to-cut pattern, try the pdf version as pieces do not overlap with each other.

The pattern is enclosed in an envelope. It contains the sewing pattern along with a step-by-step illustrated explanation guide.

The size ranges from 3 to 14 years old. See sizing guide below.

VERSIONS

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.

Download the technical drawings to see all the possibilities Rainbow offers.

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

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.

To help you choose your fabric: the purple zipped sweatshirt was sewn in an organic jersey Mind the Maker chez Meter Meter.

FABRIC REQUIRED (YARD)

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)

*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)

FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (INCHES)

*From the shoulder at the neckline to the bottom of the sleeve
**From the shoulder at the neckline to the bottom of the garment