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: SimpleSizes: PDF : 34 to 52 – Paper : 36 to 46Seam allowances: Included 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. 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 Save 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. To help you choose your fabric, here is the list of those we used for each version: The zebra patterned cami top was sewn in a viscose crêpe from Églantine & Zoé. The skirt was sewn in a viscose from Ma Petite Mercerie. The shorts was sewn in a viscose crêpe from Églantine & Zoé. The trousers was sewn in a viscose from Madame Iris. The dress was sewn in a viscose, available at Ma Petite Mercerie. The yellow playsuit was sewn in a viscose crêpe from Églantine & Zoé. The purple playsuit was sewn in a cotton poplin by Feye. The jumpsuit version worn by Mélanie was sewn in a viscose by Ma Petite Mercerie. The gold coloured cami top was sewn in a crêpe from Pretty Mercerie. The black jumpsuit was sewn in a crêpe from Atelier Brunette. 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. It isn’t possible to use a 55″ (140cm) wide fabric for a full circle skirt in sizes 46 to 52. Therefore, the skirt for those sizes features a lovely volume but isn’t a full circle skirt. MEASUREMENT CHART (inches): Height: 5’5” (1m65)Cup: B Sizes 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 Bust 303/4 321/4 337/8 351/2 37 381/2 401/8 413/4 431/4 447/8 Waist 227/8 241/2 26 271/2 291/8 303/4 321/4 337/8 353/8 37 Hip 33 345/8 361/4 373/4 393/8 407/8 421/2 441/8 455/8 471/4 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 center 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.
