RAINBOW • Pattern
By I AM PATTERNS, Rainbow is a paper sewing pattern.
Garment Details: I Am Rainbow, a sweatshirt where the only limit is your imagination. Choose from 70 variations with pockets and 26 versions without. Make me in your favourite length: classic, above the knee, below the knee or mid calf. I have three pockets to choose from: kangaroo, welt or in-seam. Make me with or without a zip. At the neckline, choose either a classic or overlapping hood or neckband. I can be finished with or without ribbing.
Sizing: This is a multi-sized pattern European sizes 36-46. Sizing guide, finished garment measurements and fabric requirements can be found here.
Fabric Suggestions: Mid weight Jersey, interlock knit, neoprene, French Terry, sweater knit. 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 sweater knit fabric in different colourways from Mind the Maker.
The white hooded sweatshirt dress was done using a jersey fabric.
Trims required: Matching thread, ballpoint needle. Zipped versions: one 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
Skill Level: Suitable for a beginner skill level.
Seam allowances are included in the pattern.
The paper pattern comes packaged in an envelope and includes highly detailed fully illustrated instructions.
Photo credits: I AM Patterns.