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.

Florence is a beautiful knit one shoulder pattern. The fully lined bodice is finished with clear elastic for stability. Choose to add single or double straps for added support. The full circle skirt is perfect for twirling and can be cut with a side seam to save fabric or on the double fold for a quick sew. Choose from three length options: mini peplum, peplum, or dress length. The mini peplum is perfect to pair with shorts or bummies for the summer months. The peplum pairs with leggings wonderfully. You can choose to add inseam pockets to the dress length with a side seam! Florence is perfect for special family vacations or everyday wear!

Youth Florence Features:

• • Made for knit fabrics.
• • One shoulder pattern.
• • The bodice is fully lined.
• • 3 bodice options: plain, single strap, or double strap.
• • Full circle skirt.
• • 3 skirt options: mini peplum, peplum, or dress.
• • Optional pockets on the dress.
• • Includes TWO full video sew-through. (See sewing the peplum with strap bodice HERE and sewing the dress with plain bodice HERE)

Sizes (includes both imperial and metric measurements):

• •Fits sizes 1/2 (about 9-12 months) to 14.
• •Chest sizes 19″-32″ or 46.2-81.2 cm
• •Waist sizes 19.5″-28″ or 49.5-71.1 cm
• •Hip sizes 19.5″-34″ of 49.5-86.3 cm

Skill level:

• •Confident beginner- using clear elastic in the seams may be difficult for a newer sewist.

Suggested Fabrics:

• •Fabric content will affect the drape and fit.
• •Choose a medium weight knit with at least 50% stretch horizontally and vertically. Choose a knit with good recovery, such as cotton spandex, high quality rib knits with lots of recovery, etc.
  • •Fabrics with less vertical stretch may end up shorter in length.
  • •Double brushed poly works okay, but doesn’t give great support.
  • •Fabric with less stretch and recovery, such as liverpool, ponte, rayon french terry will feel tighter than intended.
  • •I do not recommend using a knit without good recovery for the bodice, such as cotton interlock, rayon spandex, waffle knit, and some rib knits. This will result in a bodice that is too big/ill fitting.

Notions:

• •1/4″ or 3/8″ clear elastic for all options. Elastic is necessary, don’t try to skip!!
• •Optional – 1/2″ interfacing or knit hem tape for hemming.
• •Basics: thread, pins or clips, scissors, ruler, hem gauge, and marking tool. Ball point, stretch, or jersey needle. Knit twin needle optional. Optional – Wash away hem tape.

4 PDF sizes included (all files include layers):

• •Print at home, trimless format in sizes:
  • •US (8.5″ x 11″) The tutorial is 23 pages and pattern pieces are on 17 pages. 40 pages total.
  • •A4 (8.25″ x 11.75″) The tutorial is 23 pages and pattern pieces are on 17 pages. 40 pages total.
• •A0/Copy shop (33.1″ x 46.8″) There is 1 A0 page.
• •Projector File with 2″ and 4cm measuring squares.

Made to match:

• Adult Florence Pattern

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