I am Marty, a sewing pattern with multiple possibilities, 150 exactly! Yes, I can be sewn in 150 versions thanks to my different styles, collars, sleeves, lengths, button plackets… I can either be a tiered top, tunic or dress, and even a curved hem top or dress. I have 5 sleeve options: sleeveless, short sleeve, shirt sleeve and 3/4 sleeve or long sleeve with elasticated cuff. I have 3 different collars: Mandarin collar, shirt collar, and double shirt collar. I also have 2 buttoning options: polo style button placket or a classic button placket (partial or full length). With my endless possibilities, you can wear a different version for all occasions, all seasons, all eventualities.
I AM Patterns are designed to be traced off. The different pieces overlap with each other so you will need to trace the pattern on paper. This means that you will be able to make multiple sizes of the garment and adjust the pattern as you trace it if necessary. For this you could use tracing paper, baking parchment, thin wrapping paper; or we can supply you with some spot and cross pattern paper.
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.
Suggested Fabrics:
Lightweight to medium weight woven fabrics such as poplin, viscose, silk, Tencel, chambray, crêpe, denim, brushed cotton, cupro, linen,
Fabric Requirements (yards):
With so many possibilities, it is impossible to list the yardage for all versions in all sizes. Below we indicate the yardage for three versions (A11, C1 et J10). To calculate the fabric required for the other versions, refer to step 2 of the instructions (Cutting the fabric).
| Tailles |
34-36 |
38-40 |
42-44 |
46-48 |
50-52 |
| A11, 55″ wide fabric |
13/4
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13/4
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13/4
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13/4
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17/8
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| A11, 55″ wide fabric |
17/8
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17/8
|
17/8
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17/8
|
2 |
| C1, 55″ wide fabric |
25/8
|
25/8
|
23/4
|
23/4
|
27/8
|
| C1, 43″ wide fabric |
27/8
|
3 |
3 |
3 |
31/8
|
| J10, 55″ wide fabric |
31/2
|
31/2
|
35/8
|
35/8
|
37/8
|
You will also need:
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Fabric
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Iron-on interfacing: 20″ x 32″ (50 cm x 80 cm)
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1/2″ (12 mm) wide buttons: 4 to 15 depending the chosen version
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Double fold bias tape: 55″ (140cm) maximum
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1″ (2,5 cm) wide elastic: 27″ (70cm) maximum
Versions: This pattern can be made in 150 versions! The different options are:
- 2 styles: curved-hem or tiered
- 3 lengths: top, tunic, dress
- 5 sleeves: sleeveless, short sleeve, 3/4 elasticated sleeve, long elasticated sleeve, shirt sleeve
- 3 collars: double shirt collar, classic shirt collar, Mandarin collar
- 2 buttoning types: polo style button placket or a classic button placket
You can then choose the tunic, top or dress you want to make by combining the different features together.
Ability: Easy / Confident Beginner
