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I Am Patterns Helios Summer Capsule: Cami, Skirt, Trousers, Dress & Playsuit (Beginner)

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Description

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.

Level: Simple

PAPER PATTERN

All seam allowances are included in the pattern.

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

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.

Size 36 to 46. See sizing guide below.

MEASUREMENT CHART (inches):

Height: 5’5” (1m65)
Cup: B

Sizes 34 36 38 40 42 44 46      
Bust 303/4 321/4 337/8 351/2 37 381/2 401/8      
Waist 227/8 241/2 26 271/2 291/8 303/4 321/4      
Hip 33 345/8 361/4 373/4 393/8 407/8 421/2    

THE PATTERN

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

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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.

YARDAGE (in yards)

Fabrics and notions 34-36 38-40 42-44 46-48 50-52
A, E, F & G bodice, 55″ wide fabric 7/8 7/8 1 13/4 13/4
A, E, F & G bodice, 43″ wide fabric 15/8 15/8 15/8 13/4 13/4
B, 55″ wide fabric 2 21/8 21/4 17/8 17/8
C, 55″ wide fabric 11/4 11/4 13/8 13/8 13/8
C, 43″ wide fabric 11/2 11/2 15/8 13/4 17/8
D, 55″ wide fabric 23/8 23/8 21/2 21/2 21/2
D, 43″ wide fabric 31/4 31/4 31/4 31/4 33/8
B, C, D, E, F et G, Elastic tape 11/2 13/4 17/8 2 21/4
B, C, D, E, F et G, Drawstring or tie 11/4 13/8 11/2 11/2 15/8

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.

FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (inc)

Sizes 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52
Bust 331/8 345/8 361/4 373/4 393/8 41 421/2 441/8 455/8 471/4
Hip (shorts & trousers) 381/4 393/4 413/8 427/8 441/2 461/8 475/8 491/4 503/4 523/8
Elasticated waistband Will be adapted to your waist measurements
Cami top length* 221/2 221/2 221/2 225/8 227/8 23 231/4 231/4 233/8 235/8
Bodice E, F & G length* 227/8 227/8 227/8 23 231/4 233/8 235/8 235/8 237/8 24
Skirt length** 191/8 191/2 197/8 201/8 201/2 205/8 211/8 211/2 215/8 22
Shorts length** 15 151/8 153/8 151/2 153/4 16 161/8 163/8 161/2 163/4
Trousers length** 37 371/4 373/8 375/8 373/4 38 381/4 383/8 385/8 383/4

* From the neckline to the bottom of the garment on the centre 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.