the alayne romper

Sleeves? Sure. Strapless? Why not. This convertible romper can be worn in a multitude of styles depending on your mood. It is an incredibly easy sew that consists of only 4 seams (with a bit of basting). The hem has a sassy dipped front and plenty of flattering fullness. PS. It feels like wearing pajamas. Sizes: S, M, L

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED

TOOLS
fabric shears pins marking pen or chalk pattern weights (or books, plates, bricks etc)

SUPPLIES
main fabric thread

RECOMMENDED FABRIC
Jersey that contains spandex or Lycra is essential. A 4-way stretch jersey knit will work the best. The jersey should be very thin but strong to withstand the pulling and wrapping, therefore synthetic contents like polyester and nylon are recommended. Natural fibres like cotton and rayon may break under the strain. Look for a jersey that is thin and a little slippery feeling. However make sure the jersey is not too sheer as the top can be worn as a single layer and the shorts are unlined.
bust waist hip main fabric 115 cm (45) 150 cm (60)

S 84-87 63-66 89-92

M 88-92 67-71 93-97

L 93-97 72-76 98-102

BODY MEASUREMENTS (CM)

FABRIC REQUIRED (METRES)

4m 3.5 m 4.1 m 3.6 m 4.2 m 3.7 m

NOTES
pre-wash fabrics to prevent shrinkage and remove sizing all pattern pieces include 1 cm (3/8) seam allowances using a 4-thread overlock stitch for all seams is best but a zigzag or double needle will also work pattern can be printed on letter or A4 paper in instruction diagrams grey indicates the right side of the fabric and white indicates the wrong side of the fabric.
This sewing pattern by Fine Motor Skills is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoncommercialShare Alike 2.5 Canada License. For further info: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ca/

CUTTING LAYOUT for 115 cm/45

SELVEDGE
L M L M S S S M L S M S L L M S M S L M M L S L

REVERSE PATTERN
STRAIGHT GRAIN
STRAIGT GRAIN

SELVEDGE

FOLD
L M S

SELVEDGE

STRAP
STRAIGHT GRAIN

SELVEDGE

L
L M S L M S L M S L M S

STRAIGHT GRAIN

CF

CUTTING LAYOUT for 150/60

FOLD

B
SELVEDGES FOLD
L M S

SELVEDGE

STRAP
STRAIGHT GRAIN

SELVEDGE
3

L
L M S L M S L M S L M S

STRAIGHT GRAIN
STRAIGT GRAIN
CF

you can do it

GETTING STARTED
FIND YOUR SIZE
Use the measurement chart to determine your size

ASSEMBLE YOUR PATTERN

Print out the pages that form your pattern. Use the 10 cm X 10 cm square to ensure your pattern has printed out to the correct dimensions. Cut out each rectangle containing the pattern and match up the number/letters as shown in the paper layout diagram. Cut out your pattern pieces.

CUT OUT YOUR FABRIC

Lay out your pattern pieces according to the corresponding cutting layout. Use weights to hold your pattern pieces in place, pins may pull fabric and alter fit. Layout pieces making sure grainlines are parallel to the selvedge. Trace your pattern with a marker pen or chalk. Mark notches with a small mark within your seam allowance. Mark center fronts and backs. Cut out your pattern pieces cutting off your tracing lines.

CUTTING OUT YOUR STRAPS

1.

Use this chart to find the measurements of your strap

FRONT STRAP MEASUREMENTS (CM)

small medium large 29 x 180 30.25 x 190 31.5 x 200

2.

In a large room or long hallway layout your fabric on the floor as per the cutting layout diagrams. Using the largest ruler you have draw out your strap dimensions with chalk or a marking pen. Cut out your 2 straps.

3.

Use the Pleat Guide to mark pleats and center front on one end of each strap. Remember to reverse the guide to mark a left and right side strap. 5

INSTRUCTIONS
STITCH THE INSEAMS OF THE SHORT

1.
A

With right sides together overlock stitch front inseam to back inseam. Repeat with the other leg.

STITCH THE CROTCH CURVE

1.

With right sides together overlock stitch the crotch seam matching center fronts and center backs.

BASTE FRONT STRAP PLEATS

1. 2. 3.

Fold 1 cm (3/8) of the long edges to the wrong side and pin.

Matching notches, pin the pleats toward the sideseam.

Baste turned edges and pleats in place within the seam allowance. Repeat on the other strap.

STITCH WAISTBAND SEAM

1. 2.
7

With right sides together overlock stitch short sides of waistband (B).

With wrong sides together fold waistband in half along its width and press.

STITCH STRAPS AND WAISTBAND TO SHORTS

1.

Pin straps to waist of shorts. Match center front strap notches to front seam of shorts. Straps will overlap 3 cm. Align edge of strap at side waist to notch. Baste straps to shorts within seam allowance.

2.

Pin the waistband to waist of short overtop of the front straps. Place waistband seam at center front.

3.

Overlock stitch thru all layers.

you did it!

TEST SQUARE

10 X 10 CM TEST SQUARE

the alayne romper

PAPER LAYOUT

7C
TEST SQUARE

7C

the alayne romper

PAPER LAYOUT

7D

7D

7E
7C
TEST SQUARE

7E

7C

the alayne romper

PAPER LAYOUT

7D

7D

7E

7E

10 X 10 CM TEST SQUARE

C
6D 6D 5C 5C
S M L

PLEAT GUIDE FOR FRONT STRAPS **DO NOT CUT** ALAYNE ROMPER 301-13
6E 6E
FRONT STRAP MEASUREMENTS (cm)
small 29 x 180 31.5 x 190 34 x 200

6C 5A 5A 6C

6F 6F

S M
1 X SELF

medium large

WAIST BAND

STRAIGT GRAIN

1 cm (3/8) SEAM ALLOWANCE ALAYNE ROMPER 301-13

S M L

L L M S

CF

5B

5B

5D
S

5D

5E

5E

5F

5F

10 X 10 CM TEST SQUARE

SM

4A 4A
L M

4B 4B

4C 4C

4D 4D

4E 4E

4F 4F

4G
M

3D

3D

4G

3C

3C
M

1 cm (3/8) SEAM ALLOWANCE

3A

3A

ALAYNE ROMPER

3E

3E

3B

3B

2A 2A

2B 2B

2C 2C

2D 2D

301-13

1A

1A 1G 1B 1B 1F 1F 1G

1C

1C

6C 5A 5A 6C

5C

5C
S M L

WAIST BAND
1 X SELF

1 cm (3/8) SEAM ALLOWANCE ALAYNE ROMPER 301-13

S M L

5B

5B

5D
S

5D

4A 4A
L M

4B
M L S

4C 4C

4D 4D

4E
S

4F 4F

4G
M

4B

3D

3D

4E

4G

3C

3C
M

1 cm (3/8) SEAM ALLOWANCE

3A

3A

3B

3B

ALAYNE ROMPER

3E

3E

2 X SELF

2A 2A

2B 2B

2C 2C

2D 2D

301-13

1A

1A 1G 1B 1B 1F 1F 1G

1C

1C

STRAIGHT GRAIN

SHORT

3F

3F

3G

3G

2E 2E

2F 2F

2G 2G

2H 2H

1D

1D

1E

1E

STRAIGHT GRAIN

SHORT

3F

3F

3G

3G

2E 2E

2F 2F

2G 2G

2H 2H

C
6E 6E

2 X SELF

1D

1D

PLEAT GUIDE FOR FRONT STRAPS **DO NOT CUT** ALAYNE ROMPER

1E

1E

6D 6D

301-13
6F
FRONT STRAP MEASUREMENTS (cm)
small 29 x 180 31.5 x 190 34 x 200

6F

S M L
STRAIGT GRAIN
L M S

medium large

CF

5E

5E

5F

5F