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Made for Mermaids Sewing Patterns are digital downloads. You will print OR project them at home, OR send them to a copy shop to print. This is not a physical garment or pattern and nothing will be mailed to you.

Kaia is a beautiful tie-back knit pattern full of options. Perfect for photo shoots, family vacations, or everyday wear.

Women’s Kaia Features:

• •Made for knit fabrics.
• •Lined bodice with scoop neck front (high or low) and tie back.
• •2 tie-back options: single tie or double tie (can be tied with both ties in the back OR one in the front and one in the back).
• •Choose from short ties or long ties.
• •3 sleeve options: sleeveless, short, or half sleeve.
• •Half circle skirt in 3 lengths: mini, dress, or maxi length.
• •Romper option in 3 inseams: short, cropped, or pant length.
• •The romper has one pleat on each side of the front.
• •All options have an elastic back along the top of the skirt or romper to hold it in place.

Sizes (includes both imperial and metric measurements):

• •Fits upper bust sizes 31″-53″ or 78.7-134.6 cm
• •Fits full bust sizes 30″-60″ or 76.2-153.4 cm
• •Fits natural waist sizes: 23″-57″ or 58.4-134.6 cm.
• •Fits full hip sizes: 34″-64″ or 86.3 – 162.5 cm.

Skill level:

• •Confident beginner

Suggested Fabrics:

• •Fabric content will affect the drape and fit. Drafted for medium-weight knits with at least 40% stretch horizontally and some vertical stretch.
  • Cotton lycra, double brushed poly, ITY, etc.
• •For the bodice: choose a knit with good recovery, such as cotton spandex or double brushed poly.
  • Fabric with less stretch, such as Liverpool, Ponte, rayon french terry will feel tighter than intended.
  • Do NOT use a cotton interlock (100% cotton knit) or anything without spandex.
  • Using fabrics with less recovery for the bodice, such as rayon spandex, will ‘grow’ with wear and feel looser/longer than the intended fit. If using a knit with less recovery, you may wish to size down if in between sizes.

Notions:

• •1/2″ clear or knit elastic for the back waist.
• •Optional: 1/2″ wash away hem tape, knit twin needle.
• •Basics: thread, pins or clips, scissors, ruler, hem gauge, and marking tool. Ballpoint, stretch, or jersey needle.

4 PDF sizes included (all files include layers):

• •Print at home, trimless format in sizes:
  • •US (8.5″ x 11″) The tutorial is 36 pages and pattern pieces are on 71 pages. 107 pages total.
  • •A4 (8.25″ x 11.75″) The tutorial is 36 pages and pattern pieces are on 71 pages. 107 pages total.
• •A0/Copy shop (33.1″ x 46.8″) There are 4 A0 pages.
• •Projector File with 2″ and 4cm measuring squares.

Made to match:

• Youth Kaia Pattern

Coordinates with our entire Resort Collection!

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