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The Peg Event :: Peg Legs – Going Out Style Inspiration

Welcome back to the FINAL DAY of The Peg Event! We hope you are loving our newest release of the Peg Legs – Colorblock Pack and update to the beloved Peg Legs, and Peg Legs – Add-On Pack!

Before we get to the main event, I’d like to remind you that we’ve got a sitewide sale happening from now until the end of the day today….Saturday, September 12.  In addition to that, we’ve got an awesome giveaway happening, with 14 amazing prizes (and 14 amazing prize winners)!  You can read all about The Peg Event HERE.

We’ve got another set of incredible testers that wanted to help provide some P4P Style Inspiration!  They always seem to know just what to wear, and how to look amazing at all times.  So we asked what their favorite things to pair the Peg Legs / Peg Legs – Colorblock Pack / Peg Legs – Add-On Pack with were…and here’s what they came up with for some casual, every day looks.

Gillian MacMichael paired her Peg Legs with a Sweet Tee.
Stacey Clements paired her Peg Legs with an XFactor Crop.
Jessie Krisher paired her Peg Legs with a Twist Back Top.
Feeling inspired yet?  I am!  Here are some links to all of our FREE leggings patterns, so you can get to sewing!

PEG LEGS | PEG LEGS – ADD-ON PACK | PEG LEGS – COLORBLOCK PACK

Before you go, we’ve got giveaway prizes to tell you about!  Sponsoring today’s portion of The Peg Event an amazing fabric company!

THE FABRIC FAIRY – www.thefabricfairy.com
FACEBOOK GROUP | FACEBOOK PAGE

The Fabric Fairy specializes in cutting edge, high quality fabrics for fun-loving children, teens, and young-at-heart adults.  Fabrics that are great for the Peg Legs pattern are: Zen, Olympus, Repreve, and Dharma.

One lucky winner will receive a $30 gift card!  And on top of that, there is a 10% discount in their shop September 12-13 using the code: PEGLEGS

**Daily and Grand Prize winners will all be announced together on Sunday, September 13.

The Peg Event :: Peg Leg Video – Talk Fabric with Judy

Welcome back to another day of The Peg Event! We hope you are loving our newest release of the Peg Legs – Colorblock Pack and update to the beloved Peg Legs, and Peg Legs – Add-On Pack!

Before we get to the main event, I’d like to remind you that we’ve got a sitewide sale happening from now until Saturday, September 12.  In addition to that, we’ve got an awesome giveaway happening, with 14 amazing prizes (and 14 amazing prize winners)!  You can read all about The Peg Event HERE.

Today, we wanted to make sure you saw the video where Judy talks all about one of our favorite topics: fabric!  Specifically, she breaks down what fabrics are best, and which fabrics to avoid, while you’re sewing up your new favorite pair of Peg Leg Leggings!

Feeling ready to tackle some Peg Leg sewing?  Here are some links to all of our FREE leggings patterns, so you can get moving!

PEG LEGS | PEG LEGS – ADD-ON PACK | PEG LEGS – COLORBLOCK PACK

Before you go, we’ve got a giveaway prize to tell you about!  Sponsoring today’s portion of The Peg Event is an amazing fabric company!

KNITFABRIC.COM – knitfabric.com
INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK GROUP | FACEBOOK PAGE

Knitfabric.com is your one-stop shop for knit fabrics! There are over 1000 fabrics in-stock with speedy flat-rate shipping.

One lucky winner will walk away with a $50 Gift Card to this shop!  And on top of that, enjoy a 10% discount (valid 9/11 and 9/12) using the code: PEGLEGS

**Daily and Grand Prize winners will all be announced together on Sunday, September 13.

The Peg Event :: Peg Legs – Loungewear Style Inspiration

Welcome back to another day of The Peg Event! We hope you are loving our newest release of the Peg Legs – Colorblock Pack and update to the beloved Peg Legs, and Peg Legs – Add-On Pack!

Before we get to the main event, I’d like to remind you that we’ve got a sitewide sale happening from now until Saturday, September 12.  In addition to that, we’ve got an awesome giveaway happening, with 14 amazing prizes (and 14 amazing prize winners)!  You can read all about The Peg Event HERE.

We’ve got another set of incredible testers that wanted to help provide some P4P Style Inspiration!  They always seem to know just what to wear, and how to look amazing at all times.  So we asked what their favorite things to pair the Peg Legs / Peg Legs – Colorblock Pack / Peg Legs – Add-On Pack with were…and here’s what they came up with for some casual, every day looks.

Katy McKinley paired her Peg Legs with an Oversized Sweater.
Dana Cole paired her Peg Legs with a Free Spirit Tank and Cocoon Cardigan.
Megan Kuhlman paired her Peg Legs with a Slim Fit Raglan.

Feeling inspired yet?  I am!  Here are some links to all of our FREE leggings patterns, so you can get to sewing!

PEG LEGS | PEG LEGS – ADD-ON PACK | PEG LEGS – COLORBLOCK PACK

Before you go, we’ve got giveaway prizes to tell you about!  Sponsoring today’s portion of The Peg Event are two amazing fabric companies!

HISSY FIT FABRICS – www.hissyfitfabrics.com
FACEBOOK GROUP

Hissy Fit Fabrics is a custom fabric company with seasonal, character and topical prints that you’re sure to love.

One lucky winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to their shop!

EMERALD CURTAIN FABRIC – www.emeraldcurtainfabric.com
FACEBOOK GROUP

Emerald Curtain Fabric is a Black and Queer owned custom fabric shop that focuses on fabrics that feature and uplift marginalized folx (specifically BIPOC and LGBTQIA+). They also carry nontraditional snarky prints and fabric with swear words.

One lucky winner will receive a $40 gift card to their shop!

**Daily and Grand Prize winners will all be announced together on Sunday, September 13.

The Peg Event :: Casual Style Inspiration

Welcome back to another day of The Peg Event! We hope you are loving our newest release of the Peg Legs – Colorblock Pack and update to the beloved Peg Legs, and Peg Legs – Add-On Pack!

Before we get to the main event, I’d like to remind you that we’ve got a sitewide sale happening from now until Saturday, September 12.  In addition to that, we’ve got an awesome giveaway happening, with 14 amazing prizes (and 14 amazing prize winners)!  You can read all about The Peg Event HERE.

We’ve got another set of incredible testers that wanted to help provide some P4P Style Inspiration!  They always seem to know just what to wear, and how to look amazing at all times.  So we asked what their favorite things to pair the Peg Legs / Peg Legs – Colorblock Pack / Peg Legs – Add-On Pack with were…and here’s what they came up with for some casual, every day looks.

Lindsay Chalmers paired her Peg Legs with an Essential Tank.

Kim L Pomeroy paired her Peg Legs with a Favorite Tee + Cocoon Cardigan.
Amy Highsmith paired her Peg Legs – Colorblock Pack with a Ragdoll Raglan.

Feeling inspired yet?  I am!  Here are some links to all of our FREE leggings patterns, so you can get to sewing!

PEG LEGS | PEG LEGS – ADD-ON PACK | PEG LEGS – COLORBLOCK PACK

Before you go, we’ve got giveaway prizes to tell you about!  Sponsoring today’s portion of The Peg Event are two amazing fabric companies!

PURPLESEAMSTRESS FABRIC – www.purpleseamtressfabric.com
FACEBOOK GROUP | FACEBOOK PAGE

Purpleseamstress Fabric sells knit fabrics of all kinds:  cotton/lycra, cotton/lycra French terry, double brushed poly spandex, rayon spandex, hacci sweater, ponte, etc., in solids and in prints.  For Peg Legs they highly recommend the 4way stretch ponte, my solid cotton/lycra in 12 or or my solid cotton/lycra black 16 oz.  There is also a fabulous supplex, which is a very nice athletic, high performance knit.

One lucky winner will receive a $75 gift certificate!

BOW BUTTON FABRICS – www.bowbuttonfabrics.com
INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK GROUP

Bow Button Fabrics offers premium knit fabrics, sewing notions, hand-picked style boxes monthly and lots more. The shop recently relocated to Fort Irwin, California and just reopened this month! There are lots of incoming fabrics in Sept/October to restock fully now that the cross country move is complete. The best fabrics that BBF carries for peg legs would be the Athletic Brushed Polyester Spandex in 265 gsm. It has 4-way stretch, is anti-microbial, wicks moisture and has +50 UV protection. They have been described as the best basic black legging fabric, it’s opaque and not too thick so you can wear it year round. There are almost 40 colors that ABP comes in and though the preorder just closed (9/5) there will be some retail later this month or by early October. Black, as well as some other staple colors, are typically carried year round in the BBF shop.

Three lucky winners will receive ABP 265 gsm in Black (international shipping will be at cost of the winner minus $8).  On top of that, there is a 20% discount TODAY ONLY, using the code: P4P20.

**Daily and Grand Prize winners will all be announced together on Sunday, September 13.

The Peg Event :: Peg Leg Video – Sew Along with Judy

Welcome back to another day of The Peg Event! We hope you are loving our newest release of the Peg Legs – Colorblock Pack and update to the beloved Peg Legs, and Peg Legs – Add-On Pack!

Before we get to the main event, I’d like to remind you that we’ve got a sitewide sale happening from now until Saturday, September 12.  In addition to that, we’ve got an awesome giveaway happening, with 14 amazing prizes (and 14 amazing prize winners)!  You can read all about The Peg Event HERE.

Today, we wanted to make sure you saw the video where Judy, from start to finish, sewed up the new Colorblock Pack of the Peg Legs!  We get many comments about our group members being more “visual learners” and we are hoping this helps you get the visuals you need to sew up your brand new pair of Peg Legs!

Feeling ready to tackle some Peg Leg sewing?  Here are some links to all of our FREE leggings patterns, so you can get moving!

PEG LEGS | PEG LEGS – ADD-ON PACK | PEG LEGS – COLORBLOCK PACK

Before you go, we’ve got a giveaway prize to tell you about!  Sponsoring today’s portion of The Peg Event is an amazing fabric company!

RASPBERRY CREEK FABRICS – raspberrycreekfabrics.com
INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK GROUP | FACEBOOK PAGE

Raspberry Creek Fabrics is a mom and pop fabric shop owned and operated in Salt Lake City.  They carry a variety of apparel fabrics and custom print their CLUB fabric in house using an eco-friendly process and US milled fabrics.  RCF has hundreds of prints in stock and print on demand so no preorders to wait for!  Their CLUB jersey, french terry, and double brushed polyester work great for Peg Legs and with so many prints to choose from you’re bound to find just the right one for you.

One lucky winner will walk away with a $100 gift certificate!  And on top of that, RFC is offering a 15% discount code TODAY ONLY, using the code: PEGS.

**Daily and Grand Prize winners will all be announced together on Sunday, September 13.

The Peg Event :: Athletic Style Inspiration

Welcome back to another day of The Peg Event! We hope you are loving our newest release of the Peg Legs – Colorblock Pack and update to the beloved Peg Legs, and Peg Legs – Add-On Pack!

Before we get to the main event, I’d like to remind you that we’ve got a sitewide sale happening from now until Saturday, September 12.  In addition to that, we’ve got an awesome giveaway happening, with 14 amazing prizes (and 14 amazing prize winners)!  You can read all about The Peg Event HERE.

Our incredible testers wanted to help provide some P4P Style Inspiration!  They always seem to know just what to wear, and how to look amazing at all times.  So we asked what their favorite things to pair the Peg Legs / Peg Legs – Colorblock Pack / Peg Legs – Add-On Pack with were…and here’s what they came up with!

Kamali Azubike Obiagu paired her Peg Legs – Colorblock Pack with the racerback version of the Essential Tank.

Megan Kuhlman paired her Peg Legs w/ Contour Waistband (from the Add-On Pack!) with a cropped style Hepburn Top.

Aaronica Bell Cole paired her Peg Legs – Colorblock Pack with the Fierce Bra.

 

Feeling inspired yet?  I am!  Here are some links to all of our FREE leggings patterns, so you can get to sewing!

PEG LEGS | PEG LEGS – ADD-ON PACK | PEG LEGS – COLORBLOCK PACK

Before you go, we’ve got giveaway prizes to tell you about!  Sponsoring today’s portion of The Peg Event are two amazing fabric companies!

OVER THE SELVAGE – www.overtheselvage.com
INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK GROUP

Over the Selvage specializes in custom printed fabrics on a variety of bases, ranging from fun, and playful prints, to totally over the edge ones too!

One lucky winner will receive a $30 shop credit + 2 yards of a Cotton/Lycra print fabric and another winner will be receiving a $15 shop credit + 1 yard of a Cotton/Lycra print fabric!  On top of that, you can enjoy a 10% discount TODAY ONLY on their Halloween Pre-order!

SEW DYNAMIC FABRICS – www.sewdynamic.com
INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK GROUP | FACEBOOK PAGE

Sew Dynamic Fabrics is an online shop focused on selling fabrics made from recycled plastic bottles. To date, over 71,000 plastic bottles have been recycled to make our fabrics. Athletic Knit solids and custom prints are perfect for Peg Legs.

One lucky winner will receive $30 credit good towards retail fabrics from Sew Dynamic (preorders excluded).  On top of that, you can enjoy a 15% discount from now until 9/13/20 using the code: PegLeg15

**Daily and Grand Prize winners will all be announced together on Sunday, September 13.

The Peg Event :: Peg Legs Release + Update – What’s New?

What a day, what a DAY!  We are pumped about our newest release of the Peg Legs – Colorblock Pack and update to the beloved Peg Legs, and Peg Legs – Add-On Pack!

Before we get moving too far into this, I’d like to remind you that we’ve got a sitewide sale happening from now until Saturday, September 12.  In addition to that, we’ve got an awesome giveaway happening, with 14 amazing prizes (and 14 amazing prize winners)!  You can read all about The Peg Event HERE.

Let’s talk the new Peg Legs – Colorblock Pack, shall we?

The Peg Legs – Colorblock Pack is a special spin on our basic leggings pattern.

This new Colorblock Pack give you a super fun diagonal piece on the thigh for a lot of fun opportunities with different fabric combinations. The diagonal colorblock is also super flattering on the front and back. The waistband is a high waisted/high rise contoured waistband but this time we gave it a little heart/v shaped to the back side to show off those squats you’ve been working on!

The waistband also has a fun diagonal pocket or two to hold your things…because pockets are important! We truly hope everyone enjoys this fun new pack to the Peg Leg collection!

Options include: Shorts (5″ inseam), Bike (just above knee), Capri (calf), 7/8 (above ankle), and ankle lengths. You can choose from plain waistband, 1 pocket or 2 pockets.

Enjoy several videos throughout the tutorial like what fabric suggestions and a complete sew up from start to finish.

They are drafted in adult sizes and are for the full, newer size chart, extending from XXS – Plus 5X!  If you haven’t sewn with us in a while, please make sure to check the size charts, as there were slight adjustments made to accommodate the new size range for adults.

Peg Legs – Colorblock Pack

**Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for this pattern?  We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE.  And in case you’re new to Patterns for Pirates and PDF patterns in general, we have a great blog full of new-user tips HERE to help you get started!  As with all of our current releases and updates, the pdfs now include our layers feature and can be found in Letter, A4 and A0 sizes.  And for even more helpful fun, we have a *free* printable that you can use to help record your measurements as you take them.

Let’s take a look at some of our tester images!

If you’re looking for a little more inspo from our fabulous testers, head over to this FACEBOOK ALBUM to look at all the goodness they are providing you!

On top of the new release covered above, we also gave an update to our original Peg Legs pattern, as well as the Peg Legs – Add-On Pattern!

What changed?  Here are the details:

  • We adjusted our size chart and range to match with our updated range.  Now Peg Legs can be made for anyone sizes XXS – Plus 5X!
    • If you haven’t measured yourself in a while, take some time to do so.  It’s healthy when sewing for yourself anyway, because weight and size can fluctuate so much and you want to make the perfect size for yourself.  But also, our chart adjusted ever so slightly and you might fit into a different size range now.
  • We added a projector file for our friends who like to use their paperless technology.
  • There are a few more labels added to the pattern pieces, to help with common questions we’ve seen come up over the years.

Here are some links to all of our FREE leggings patterns, so you can get to sewing!

PEG LEGS | PEG LEGS – ADD-ON PACK | PEG LEGS – COLORBLOCK PACK

But wait!  There’s more!  We’ve got some giveaway prizes to tell you about!  Sponsoring today’s portion of The Peg Event are two fabulous fabric companies!

WANDERLUST DESIGNS – www.wanderlustcustomfabric.com
INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK GROUP | PINTEREST

Wanderlust Designs Inc has been selling custom fabrics since 2015.  They carry many bases including Cotton Lycra, Brushed Poly, Athletic and Swim, all of which are fantastic for Peg Legs.

One lucky winner will walk away with a $50 Gift Card to their shop!  And on top of that, you can enjoy a 10% Discount thru 9/12/20 by using the code: PEGLEG10

THE STYLED MAGNOLIA – www.thestyledmagnolia.com
INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK GROUP

TSM is a one stop shop where you can find all things custom printed fabric. They offer custom printed fabric on 14 different base options with no minimum order requirements. TSM specializes in high quality custom printed Athletic bases found in many ready to wear athletic garments and offers three different methods of ordering: Retail, Preorder, & Pick-A-Print.

One lucky winner will walk away with a $100 Shop Credit to spend on their fabrics!  And today only, you can take advantage of a 15% Discount by using the code: TSMLOVESPEGS

**Daily and Grand Prize winners will all be announced together on Sunday, September 13.

The Peg Event :: Sale, Release + Giveaway!

SURPRISE Pirate fans!  We are filling your next ten days with as much fun as we could think up!

Make sure you visit the blog each day because from September 3 – September 12 we’ve got:

  • GIVEAWAYS,
  • a SITEWIDE SALE,
  • a re-RELEASE of the beloved Peg Legs Leggings Pattern,
  • a NEW RELEASE of a Peg Legs – Colorblock Pack,
  • EASY HACKS for the Peg Legs,
  • INFORMATIONAL VIDEOS for your Peg Leg sewing assistance,
  • and STYLE INSPIRATION from some amazing sewists in our community!

Because this week is all about our love of the Peg Legs pattern, let’s talk shop first.  The Peg Legs Legging pattern has had a few tweaks, including an update that extends the sizing of it.  We now cover the size range of XXS – Plus 5X, which means that now even more pirate booties can fall in love with Pegs.  In addition to the size range adjustments, we’ve also added a brand new version of the Peg Legs, in the form of the Colorblock Pack!  Get ready, because you’re going to swoon.

Go grab the new Peg Legs – Colorblock Pack Now!

Just like the Peg Legs and Peg Legs – Add Ons, this is a FREE pattern…no code necessary.  What are you waiting for??

If you’re ready to hear more about the Peg Legs Update, or want to know all the details that come along with the Colorblock Pack…don’t worry.  We will be covering all of the details here on the blog tomorrow!

If you’ve never sewn Peg Legs before, or just need a little refresher course, I would highly recommend heading over to our Peg Legs 101 post.  It’s full of resources that will help you get to sewing your most perfect leggings ever.

You can also find some help on our website for things like: How To Measure Yourself | New User Tips | How To Use the Layers Feature in our PDF Patterns | A0 (Copy Shop Sized) Printing Help | A Free Printable Measurement Chart

Alright, let’s talk GIVEAWAY!  We’ve got a total of FOURTEEN prizes that can be yours.  And you can enter as many times as you want during the next ten days, in order to try for one of the prizes.  So exciting!

Thanks to our amazing fabric shop sponsors, we have daily prizes to give away!

Wanderlust Designs Inc | The Styled Magnolia Custom Fabrics | Sly Fox Fabrics | Over the Selvage | Raspberry Creek Fabrics | Sew Dynamic Fabrics | Purpleseamstress Fabric | Emerald Curtain Fabric | Hissy Fit Fabrics | So Sew English Fabrics | KnitFabric.com | Fabric Fairy | Bow Button Fabrics

Along with all of those amazing fabric prizes, we have a GRAND PRIZE for one lucky pirate!!  If you want to sew more Peg Legs and P4P clothing items, it’d help if you had some shiny new machines, wouldn’t it?  Someone is going to be receiving both of these machines, shipped straight to your home!  Brother 1034D Serger | Brother 2340CV Coverstitch  And, to sweeten the deal, you get to pick out 20 (TWENTY!!!) Patterns for Pirates patterns that you’d like dropped into your account for free.  How about them apples?

Are you ready to play?  Here’s how!

A few more details:

  • The item sewn up and shared must be a P4P pattern that creates a piece of clothing. Think: shirt, pants, jacket, swimwear, etc.  (This just means no accessories like hats, scarfs, etc.)  You can use a free pattern as long as it is clothing, like the Tulip Tee or Peg Legs.
    • You need to sew it up as is, with only fit changes (no hacks or modifications).  Adding embellishments is great, just no major changes, pattern mashes, etc.  We want to be able to tell what pattern you used without having to ask!
  • Share your pictures on one or all of the social media networks for more chances to win with hashtag #P4PThePegEvent — it must be EXACT to come up in our search for the winner!
  • Let us know what P4P pattern you sewed up and what you’re most looking forward to winning.
  • You can share as many sews as you can for more chances to win, but ALL items/images shared must be sewn AFTER the giveaway starts 09/03/20!  Any older sews will be disqualified from winning either prizes. Last entries accepted will be 09/12/2020 at 11:59PM US Central Time.
  • Winner will be random lottery winner! This way, everyone has a chance from a beginner who might be sewing their first P4P to a seasoned apparel sewist!
  • Daily prize winners and Grand Prize winners will all be announced at patternsforpirates.com on 09/13/20.

Since you might need to grab a new pattern (or two….or three….or ten!) we have a SITEWIDE SALE running the entire length of this event!  Enjoy 30% off of your total purchase from today until September 12!

  • This will be the last site wide sale this year so grab them up while you can!!
  • Sale ends at the same time as giveaway entries: 09/12/20 11:59PM at Midnight US Central Time. 
  • There is a coupon code: PEGEVENT but it will automatically pop up at checkout and you just need to click to apply the discount! 

 

New Pattern Releases :: XFactor Crop + Dress!

We’re so eXcited!  Why?  Because the newest pattern from P4P just dropped today and it’s eXcellent!  The XFactor Crop + Dress, for us Pirates, is one of those “x marks the spot” kind of deals.  We are just in love with it and think you will be too.  For both of these patterns, the youth sizes range from 3m – 14.  And the adult sizes are for the full, newer size chart, extending from XXS – Plus 5X!  If you haven’t sewn with us in a while, please make sure to check the size charts, as there were slight adjustments made to accommodate the new size range for adults.

The X Factor Crop & Dress is an adorable pattern that gives you drastically different garments depending on the options you choose. You can create a cute, trendy workout crop or rash gaurd. Or you make a fit and flare dress that is comfortable and flattering.

Options include: crop / dress length, vneck / crew neck, short / three-quarter / long (hemmed or cuffed) sleeves, or tank top.

Also enjoy several videos throughout the tutorial, including a complete sew-up of the pattern.

**Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for this pattern?  We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE.  And in case you’re new to Patterns for Pirates and PDF patterns in general, we have a great blog full of new-user tips HERE to help you get started!  As with all of our current releases and updates, the pdfs now include our layers feature and can be found in Letter, A4, A0 and projector sizes.  And for even more helpful fun, we have a *free* printable that you can use to help record your measurements as you take them.

Let’s take a quick look at the different options and features!

CROP + DRESS LENGTH

CREW + V NECKLINE

SLEEVE LENGTH OPTIONS

What are you waiting for?  Head on over and grab yourself a copy of this eXtra fun new pattern!  The Xfactor patterns are available on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, August 4, 2020.

XFACTOR CROP + DRESS | XFACTOR CROP + DRESS – YOUTH | XFACTOR CROP + DRESS – BUNDLE

Maybe hoping for a little more inspiration before you make the purchase?  Head over to our Facebook group where you can see tester albums full of amazing images!  Adult Album / Youth Album

If you’re looking for even more options, we show you a few more ways you can use this pattern in our XFactor Easy Hacks post.

New Pattern Releases :: Sunflower Swim Top + Busy Bee Swim Bottoms!

To help your summer go swimmingly well (ba-dum-ching!) we are bringing you a brand new set of swimwear tops and bottoms!  And we couldn’t be more excited about sharing them with you all.  In both adult and youth sizes, we are happy to introduce you to the Sunflower Swim Top and the Busy Bee Swim Bottoms!  For both of these patterns, the youth sizes range from 3m – 14.  And the adult sizes are for the full, newer size chart, extending from XXS – Plus 5X!  If you haven’t sewn with us in a while, please make sure to check the size charts, as there were slight adjustments made to accommodate the new size range for adults.

Okay, now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s start first by telling you all about the Sunflower Swim Top, shall we?

The Busy Bee Swim Bottoms will have your swimsuit drawer full in no time with a variety of looks! You can mix and match with your tops easily, depending on your mood or where and who you’re going swimming with!  In case you’re feeling like you want more coverage, you can grab the high rise and brief options.  But in the event that you’re feeling like baring it all for less obtrusive tan lanes…go for the cheeky and low rise. Or you can pick between those two with a mid-rise, which hits just below the belly button.  Mix in some ruching at the side seams for a fun detail. These bottoms are very simple and quick to make with the waistline and leglines hemmed under with swim elastic. You can also choose to partially line or fully line.

Options include: low rise, mid rise, high rise, cheeky booty cutline (adult only), brief booty cutline, ruched side seams, partially lined or fully lined.

Enjoy several videos throughout the tutorial like adding/removing length, complete sew ups of ruched, plain, partially and fully lined bottoms.

**Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for this pattern?  We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE.  And in case you’re new to Patterns for Pirates and PDF patterns in general, we have a great blog full of new-user tips HERE to help you get started!  As with all of our current releases and updates, the pdfs now include our layers feature and can be found in Letter, A4 and A0 sizes.  And for even more helpful fun, we have a *free* printable that you can use to help record your measurements as you take them.

Let’s take a quick look at the different options and features!

SUNFLOWER BACK FINISHES

SUNFLOWER TOP HEMS

SUNFLOWER NECKLINES

BUSY BEE RISES

BUSY BEE LEG LINES (ADULT ONLY)

What are you waiting for?  Head on over and grab yourself a copy of these swim separates!  The Sunflower Swim Top and Busy Bee Swim Bottoms will be on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, July 5, 2020.

Don’t see the perfect bundle for the patterns you’d like to buy? Don’t forget you can always make your own bundle!

SUNFLOWER SWIM TOP | SUNFLOWER SWIM TOP – YOUTH | SUNFLOWER SWIM TOP – BUNDLE
BUSY BEE SWIM BOTTOMS | BUSY BEE SWIM BOTTOMS – YOUTH | BUSY BEE SWIM BOTTOMS – BUNDLE

Maybe hoping for a little more inspiration before you make the purchase?  Head over to our Facebook group where you can see tester albums full of amazing images!

Sunflower Swim Album | Busy Bee Swim Album | Sunflower Swim Youth Album | Busy Bee Youth Album

If you’re looking for even more options, we show you a few more ways you can use this pattern in our Sunflower Swim Top Easy Hacks Blog Post!

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