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 SUPPLIES
• fabric shears • main fabric
• pins • thread
• marking pen or chalk
• pattern weights (or books, plates,
bricks etc)

RECOMMENDED FABRIC S M L

Jersey that contains spandex or BODY MEASUREMENTS (CM)

bust 84-87 88-92 93-97
Lycra is essential. A 4-way stretch
waist 63-66 67-71 72-76
jersey knit will work the best. hip 89-92 93-97 98-102

The jersey should be very thin but FABRIC REQUIRED (METRES)

main fabric
strong to withstand the pulling and 115 cm (45”) 4m 4.1 m 4.2 m
wrapping, therefore synthetic con- 150 cm (60”) 3.5 m 3.6 m 3.7 m
tents 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.

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-Noncommercial-
Share Alike 2.5 Canada License. For further info: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ca/

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 CUTTING LAYOUT for 115 cm/45”

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REVERSE PATTERN
STRAIGHT GRAIN

STRAIGT GRAIN

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 CUTTING LAYOUT for 150/60”

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 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.
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 CUTTING OUT YOUR STRAPS

1. Use this chart to find the measurements of your strap

FRONT STRAP MEASUREMENTS (CM)

small 29 x 180

medium 30.25 x 190

large 31.5 x 200

2. In a large room or long hall-

way 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.

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 INSTRUCTIONS
STITCH THE INSEAMS OF THE SHORT

1.
With right sides together over-
lock stitch front inseam to back
inseam.

Repeat with the other leg.

STITCH THE CROTCH CURVE

1.
With right sides together over-
lock stitch the crotch seam
matching center fronts and
center backs.

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BASTE FRONT STRAP PLEATS

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

2.
Matching notches, pin the
pleats toward the sideseam.

3.
Baste turned edges and pleats
in place within the seam allow-
ance.

Repeat on the other strap.

STITCH WAISTBAND SEAM

1.
With right sides together over-
lock stitch short sides of waist-
band (B).
B

2.
With wrong sides together fold
waistband in half along its width
and press.

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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!

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TEST SQUARE

10 X 10 CM

TEST SQUARE
 the alayne romper
PAPER LAYOUT

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TEST SQUARE PAPER LAYOUT

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TEST SQUARE PAPER LAYOUT

7E 7E

10 X 10 CM

C
TEST SQUARE

PLEAT GUIDE FOR FRONT STRAPS

**DO NOT CUT**
ALAYNE ROMPER
301-13
6C 6D 6E 6F

6C 6D 6E 6F
5A 5A FRONT STRAP MEASUREMENTS (cm)
5C 5C
small 29 x 180
S M L

S medium 31.5 x 190

B M large 34 x 200

WAIST BAND
L
STRAIGT GRAIN

1 X SELF

1 cm (3/8”) SEAM ALLOWANCE S

ALAYNE ROMPER M
L
301-13

L M S L M S L M S L M S CF
L M S
L M S

5E 5E 5F 5F
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5D 5D
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5B 5B
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4A 4B 4C 4D 4E 4F 4G
L

10 X 10 CM
SM
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4A 4B 4C 4D 4E 4F 4G

L
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L

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M
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L
1 cm (3/8) SEAM ALLOWANCE

3E 3E
ALAYNE ROMPER

C
2 X SELF

3B 3B
3G 3G
M

TEST SQUARE
S

3F 3F
SHORT

301-13
A

STRAIGHT GRAIN

2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 2G 2H

2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 2G 2H

PLEAT GUIDE FOR FRONT STRAPS

1D 1D

1A 1A

1G 1G

1B 1B
1F 1F

1C 1C 1E 1E

**DO NOT CUT**

ALAYNE ROMPER
301-13
6C 6D 6E 6F

6C 6D 6E 6F
5A 5A FRONT STRAP MEASUREMENTS (cm)
5C 5C
small 29 x 180
S M L

S medium 31.5 x 190

B M large 34 x 200

WAIST BAND
L
STRAIGT GRAIN

1 X SELF

1 cm (3/8”) SEAM ALLOWANCE S

ALAYNE ROMPER M
L
301-13

L M S L M S L M S L M S CF
L M S
L M S

5E 5E 5F 5F
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1 cm (3/8) SEAM ALLOWANCE

3E 3E
ALAYNE ROMPER
2 X SELF

3B 3B
3G 3G
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3F 3F
301-13
SHORT
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STRAIGHT GRAIN

2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 2G 2H

2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 2G 2H

1D 1D

1A 1A

1G 1G

1B 1B
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