I will always be very thankful for the effort testers go to, to help me sew and check the fit of the patterns, look over and give suggestions for the instructions, and then help promote the new styles on social media.
For the Ladies Zip-It Good Rashie Set it was no different. Firstly, what does this pattern include? This pattern is brimming with options.
Zip front closure,
Plain or frilled hem,
Fitted body,
Flutter, puff, short, 3/4, long sleeve options.
Swim pant,
Leggings with 5 length options.
This pattern comes in a wide range of sizes, but the most exciting detail is that it comes with front pattern pieces specially made for cup sizes A through G.
AU 6-26, US 2-22, EU 32-52.
All pattern pieces are computer-generated, color-coded, and layered so you can choose to print the actual sizes you require.
These are a few of the lovely versions of the leggings and swim pants that our fabulous testers made in the first part of the test.
Hannah Bnana
Brooke Ashcroft Hannah Bnana Kylie Pollard Synthia Lee Gerritson
What I love about making my own rashies is being able to use the gorgeous fabrics that are available on the market. I cannot understand why we need to settle for plain black, white, and navy when we visit the stores.
To make a rashie all it takes is one step further than making a t-shirt. The Zip! You need not be afraid of inserting a zip. You just need to get hold of some wash away tape. Using this tape to hold the zip will make sewing a breeze. If you join our group you will see a post with this picture where members have shared where they purchase their tape from. There are many places online where you can buy it and have it sent right to your door. In the pattern, there are two video links. One to help you shorten your zip if it is too long and another to help you sew it into your garment using the wash away tape to hold it.
Next, the zips. They are also easy to get hold of to sew your garment. In Australia, both Spotlight and Lincraft have a great selection. The zips used are just a standard 50cm or 19 5/8″ open-ended chunky 5mm or 1/4″ zips. Have a search online if you cannot purchase from your closest store.
In the weeks to follow, we tested Ladies Zip-It Good Rashie Set and wow what an array of gorgeous results we had.
One of my long time testers Alison had a brain wave and decided to try out the band from our Glamour Swirl Skirt on the Swim Pants. They look awesome and were able to be added to the pants with no adjustments necessary to the band or pants. She just popped them straight on.
You can find the free file to this pattern in the “Files” section of our Group. If you choose to join this is the link HERE
Linda Stilling
One of the most beautiful times of our lives is being able to breastfeed and this can be difficult when you are near the water. One of our testers remedied this with the use of her Ladies Zip-It Good Rashie. How cool is this? The zip front allows the ability to breastfeed while in your swimsuit.
Robyn Buchbach
If you are in love with the makes you have seen and wish to make a Mummy and Me version you are also able to purchase the pattern as a bundle. Yes, we have this same pattern in girls’ sizes. From size 1-14 youth. Here are some fun pics of Mum’s with their little ones in pieces from the Girls version of the Zip-It Good Rashie Set.
Don’t forget you also can add a fun frill to your rashie. It looks so adorable!
So are you wanting to have a summer where you can head to the water for the day and not come home sunburnt? Ready to bite the bullet and make your own?
Get ready for cuteness overload in this Girls Zip It Good Rashie Set Tester Round Up. Our pattern testers have sewn up a storm putting together these gorgeous zip front rashies in the hope they can keep their little ones burn free this summer.
Such a huge selection of options are available in this pattern. You could make a different option of rashie every year, for years to come. On top of these options shown here, there is the option to add a frill on the hem as well.
Amy Hodge
Alice Blackmore
Fea Stephens
Fea Stephens
Linda Stilling
Michelle Ball Johnson
The written instructions guide you through every step of the zipper installation, with links to step by step video tutorials. Making zipper installation into stretch super easy to master.
Tanya Karolia
Sarah Mumford
Carmen West
Helen Currie
It does not matter what the age. Frills look so sweet on both long sleeves or short sleeves. You have the choice to add cuffs or turn up the hem on the sleeves.
When you have such fair skin and there is the risk of stingers in the water a pair of leggings come in really handy at the beach. The swim pants can be worn underneath if you do not wish to line the leggings.
Karen Fildes
Kristy Fleischmann
Nabilah Razif
Shannon McClain
Yvonne Pyke
Shannon McCraken
Weren’t they just the cutest photos to scroll through? Are you ready to make your kids burn free this summer with a Girls Zip It Good Rashie Set as well?
For a while now people in our sewing group have been requesting an Add On to our Girls Fun Tee. It is with great excitement that I am here to tell you that we now have this option.
This pattern is an Add On so, therefore, you will need to have access to the Girls Fun Tee pattern and will need to print the sleeves, neckband, and cuffs from that base pattern in order to create the dress.
As a bundle you will have all you need to make these sleeve options each with the choice to add Mini or Full Flutters:
A. Short Sleeve; B. Long Sleeve; C. Gathered Short Sleeve; D. Gathered Long Sleeve; E. Full Flutter on its own.
Sizes supplied in this pattern 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,12,14.
One of the newest features is … wait for it… drumroll, please… It has POCKETS! Yes, how exciting is that? Now your little ones can store all their treasures while on the go in these easy to install side seam pockets.
If you like to have FABRIC PANELS or have bought them in the past and you want a dress pattern that does not use up a lot of fabric, you have come to the right place. This is the perfect a-line dress that does not use up a heap of fabric.
This was a Stenzo Panel that I bought from Zebra Fabrics
Girls Fun Tee Dress Add On Tester Round Up
The pattern test was so much fun. It was lovely seeing the enthusiasm of the ladies in the group choosing their favourite fabrics to make the dresses and even the children themselves helping decide from the various stashes which fabric the dresses should be made from. Thank you to all our lovely testers for the time and effort you put into each test that you do.
Alison Daines
Amy Hodge
Beth Dodlady
Beth Dodlady
Beth Dodlady
Beth Dodlady
Fea Stephens
Jess Norris
Karen Grimshaw
Kel Curteis
Leanne Axelson
Linda Stilling
Meg Moore
Melinda Jane Walker
Michelle Ball Johnson
Nabilah Razif
Sue-Ann Jones
Tanya Karolia
Do you need a little dress pattern that has pockets, and does not use up too much fabric from your precious stash? You have come to the right place.
The Final photographs sent to me from the lovely testers of this pattern were so gorgeous I just had to share them in one location for all to see as a Sport Dress Tester Round Up.
I have been very fortunate to have many testers come back a second, third, and fourth time to test my new patterns. I feel very thankful for that and for the friendships formed through this process.
Thank you to all the lovely testers that helped work on this pattern. Without you, it would not have been possible.
I have shown the widths and lengths testers have used to make their model clothes to demonstrate that not many people are standard height and width. Through using the layers function when printing the patterns you can easily make the correct size required for your model. Full instructions for making combination sizes come with the pattern.
Photographs shown are in order of size.
Size 1 width 3 height Mirelle Melanson
Size 1 width 2 height
Rhonda Bowen
Size 2 width 4 height
Megan Ray
Size 2 width 3 height
Kary Davis
Size 2 width 3 height
Linda Stilling
Size 3 width 3 height
Amy Hodge
Size 3 width 4 height
Thao Luxa
Size 3 width 4 height
Shalini Verma
Size 4 width 5 height
Megan Ray
Size 3 Chest 5 Hip and 4 length
Juanita Bell
Size 4 width 5 height
Rena Knotingham
Size 4 width 5 height
Alison Daines
Size 5 width 5 height
Danielle Kuznia
Size 6 width 6 height
Lauren Wernli
Size 7 width 6 height
Dianne Firth
Size 7 width 7 height
Jessica Vert
Size 10 width 10 height
Lauren Wernli
Size 12 width 14 height + 3″
Cindy Parett
Size 14 width
Donna Welburn
Well there you have it, so many amazing testers showing just how you can utilize this pattern, in all its views whether that be the Top, Tunic, Knee length, or Long length.
We cannot wait to see your version of this fabulous Sport Dress if you’d like to share photos in our sewing group.
The latest pattern from Sew by Pattern Pieces has arrived! The Sport Dress is the perfect base garment for this up and coming Summer. The pattern can be adapted in so many ways. Featuring 4 lengths it can be a comfortable tapered top, tunic, or dress along with 3 back armhole options. The Tbar, Sport, and Sleeveless.
Every little girl wants to feel comfortable while they are playing and this design sure makes them feel this way but feminine at the same time. As I have two girls, I watch which items of clothing my kids pull out to wear time and time again and I design with this information in mind.
You will love how quickly these garments come together. It has an easy to follow tutorial with a combination of line drawings and photographs and video links to help you every step of the way.
The size chart and finished garment measurement chart ensure you will get a perfect fit on your little model. The coloured and layered printing function helps you to achieve the combination sizes for when your child is having those growth spurts. Sizes included are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14. The PDF pattern is available for download on tiled pattern pieces that can be printed and taped together using US 8.5″ x 11″ and or A4 paper or take your A0 file to the copy shop and do away with all the taping.
It is not always easy finding gorgeous prints on stretch so I have put together two fun applique templates, which you will be able to access in my sewing group as a Free Download Sure to add some fun to your next project. These templates are in a layered PDF printable document and are available in three sizes to suit sizes 1-14 and will also suit the Fun Tee pattern already available in the store.
Download your FREE star and heart sewing template. HERE
Projector File HERE 1″ and 5cm Grids for calibration, toggle on and off in layers menu.
We were having so much fun in testing we came up with a pattern hack at the same time and this has also been included in this pattern release. The technique to add ties or splits to any of your existing favourite patterns, is fully described and comes with a “Turnback Template” to help you adapt your pattern and add these features.
So much included in this pattern, so why not head over to our store and purchase your new Summer staple pattern today.
While I have your attention also be sure to be on the lookout for our leggings pattern which also looks lovely paired together with the Sport Dress.
The 3/4 length leggings look great with the tunic or top from this pattern release.
Thank you for viewing this post and have a great day!
If you’re having trouble downloading from here pop into our sewing group and look in the files menu to download your FREE star and heart sewing template to add to your next project.