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Double Pattern Release :: Roller Derby Shorties + Roller Derby Bralette!

 

The Roller Derby Shorties and Roller Derby Bralette patterns are drafted to our Adult – Hourglass size chart, extending from XXS – Plus 5X.

  • *Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for these pattern?  We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE.  And for even more helpful fun, we have a free* printable that you can use to help record your measurements as you take them.
  • 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.
  • We’ve also got an excellent planning tool for you with our Coloring Pages. It’s a resource that is updated with every new pattern addition, this pattern included!
  • And to help keep track of the Patterns for Pirates patterns you have in your stash, we’ve got a handy Pattern Checklist to help keep you organized!

The Roller Derby Bralette is a classic, simple bralette that will have you feeling comfortable and cute at the same time.  You can choose from a traditional higher neckline for a sports bra look or go for the low neckline for a more bralette style.  You can also pick a plain front or gathered/ruched front.  The edges are finished with fold over elastic and the front is lined, giving a beautiful finish inside and out. You can pick from exposed elastic underbust or a knit underbust band.  The pieces come with our regular sizing, plus a small bust and full bust adjustment pieces if your over bust and full bust hit a size apart on our charts.

Pattern options for the Roller Derby Bralette includes:

  • Necklines: High / High with Gathering / Low / Low with Gathering
  • Underbust band: Exposed Elastic / Knit Band
  • Front is lined

The Roller Derby Shorties are here to be cute and comfortable both lounging at home and as a swimsuit bottom.  The seamless front and back are perfect for panels and the lined gusset gives comfort and a beautiful look inside and out. The edges are finished with fold over elastic and gives a super cute retro vibe. You can pick from exposed elastic or a knit waistband for your perfect look and comfort feel.  You can also choose from low rise, mid rise or high rise for different looks and whatever suits you best.   You can pick from cheeky cut that shows off just a little bit of your backside, brief cut that will just cover all the cheeks, or shorties which go down the thigh some.  For an adorable detail you can also add a little bow/faux drawstring on the knit waistband.

Pattern options for the Roller Derby Shorties includes:

  • Leg Lines: Cheeky / Brief / Shorties
  • Rises: Low Rise/ Mid Rise / High Rise
  • Waistband: Exposed Elastic / Knit Band
  • Optional Faux Drawstring for Knit Band

We couldn’t leave you without showing off some of the features, now could we? Let’s break down the different options we’ve included in the patterns for you!

ROLLER DERBY SHORTIES

Low / Mid / High Rise

Exposed Elastic / Knit Bands

Cheeky / Brief / Shorties Leglines

Optional Faux Drawstring

ROLLER DERBY BRALETTE

High / High Gathered / Low / Low Gathered Neckline

Straight / Racerback Straps

Exposed Elastic / Knit Bands

We cannot wait to see what you create for yourself using the Roller Derby patterns! They are available on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, June 19, 2024.

Ready to throw these in your cart and get to sewing? Find the patterns here:

If you ever want to purchase a bra/swim top and undies/swim bottoms together as a set you can use code: swimbundle to grab whatever top and bottom combo you love best and create your own swim/undies bundle 🙂

As always, we’ve got more photos for you to use as inspiration! Head over to the Facebook group to browse our albums full of gorgeous photos, compliments of our tester team!

Roller Derby Shorties Facebook Album | Roller Derby Bralette Facebook Album

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!

Judy is sharing a super simple hack on the blog, to take the Roller Derby Bralette pattern one step further! Go check out the post by clicking the image below!

Spring Into Savings: The Patterns for Pirates Spring Sale!

Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate the season of renewal than by refreshing your sewing pattern collection? At Patterns for Pirates, we’re excited to announce our much-anticipated Spring Sale, offering an incredible 30% off sitewide on all our patterns. Whether you’re looking to tackle a new sewing project or update your wardrobe with unique, handcrafted items, our sale has something for everyone.

Sale Details

Date: Mark your calendars! The sale runs from April 15 through April 24, giving you plenty of time to browse our extensive collection and pick your favorites.

Discounts: No need to search for a promo code; we’ve made it easy for you. All discounts are automatically applied sitewide, so the price you see is the price you pay. Enjoy a hassle-free shopping experience with 30% off all our sewing patterns.

Exclusions: Please note that our Fabric for Pirates fabric subscription service is not included in this sale. However, with a wide variety of patterns to choose from, you’re sure to find plenty of treasures to keep your sewing machine busy.

Why Shop the Spring Sale?

Refresh Your Pattern Library: With the changing seasons comes the perfect opportunity to refresh not just your wardrobe but your pattern library as well. Explore our collection and discover new favorites.

Spring Projects: Our patterns cater to all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned sewists. Find the perfect project to welcome spring, from breezy dresses to comfortable home wear.

Don’t Miss Out!

With the sale only running from April 15 to April 24, now is the time to stock up on patterns for your spring and summer sewing projects. Remember, no code is necessary to take advantage of the 30% discount, but don’t wait too long – we only have 2-3 sitewide sales a year, so take advantage while you can.

Visit our SHOP today and take the first step towards a stylish, handcrafted spring wardrobe. Happy sewing!

New Pattern Release :: Chrissy Set

Get ready to make some cute throwback sets with our newest patterns: the Chrissy Set (in youth and adult sizes)!!

The youth sizes range from 3m – 14 and the adult sizes are for the full, newer size chart, extending from XXS – Plus 5X for the Adult Hourglass Figure.

  • *Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for these pattern?  We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE.  And for even more helpful fun, we have a free* printable that you can use to help record your measurements as you take them.
  • 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.
  • We’ve also got an excellent planning tool for you with our Coloring Pages. It’s a resource that is updated with every new pattern addition, this pattern included!
  • Need a way to keep track of the P4P patterns you have? We’ve gone through all of our patterns and created an interactive PDF for you! Grab your copy HERE.

The Chrissy Set is an adorable retro set that has withstood the test of time and proven to be a classic look.  This cute set is named after Chrissy from Three’s Company, but was popular again and again throughout the years.  You can choose from all different lengths and rises to get the perfect ratio for yourself.  We also include pockets, because…pockets! You have the choice between a thinner or thicker binding for a more subtle or bold binding look.  Pick from a classic crew or a scoop neckline.  You can also decide between a super short sleeve (View A) or a short sleeve that is a bit longer (View B).  The shorts come in a classic super shorty length, like Chrissy and Janet donned with a 1″ inseam… but I also included a longer 3″ inseam for more coverage.  Wear this set as a cute loungewear or for a cute and comfortable everyday look.

Pattern options for the Chrissy Set includes:

  • Necklines: Crew / Scoop (Adult only)
  • Binding: Thin / Thick
  • Shirt Lengths: Crop / Top / Shirt
  • Short Sleeves: View A / View B
  • Shorts Rises: Midrise / Highrise
  • Shorts Inseams (Adult Only): 1″ / 3″
  • Pockets: Front Pockets
  • Optional : Drawstring

The Chrissy Set Patterns are drafted for stretch knit fabrics.

Specific Fabric Suggestions: Cotton Spandex, Cotton Jersey, Triblend Jersey, Medium-weight Bamboo, Modal, Rayon Knits, Interlock Jersey, Double Brushed Poly, Ribbed Knits, etc.

We obviously wouldn’t leave you hanging without showing you some of the different options in the patterns!

THICK + THIN BINDING

SHIRT LENGTHS: CROP / TOP / SHIRT

SHORTS RISES: MID / HIGH

ADULT PATTERN ONLY OPTIONS: CREW + SCOOP NECKLINES / 1″ + 3″ INSEAMS

OPTIONAL POCKETS + DRAWSTRING

We are so excited to see what you make with the new Chrissy Set patterns! Both patterns are available now and on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, March 19, 2024.

Grab your copy of the Chrissy patterns here: Chrissy Set | Chrissy Set – Youth | Chrissy Set – Bundle

As always, we’ve got more photos for you to use as inspiration! Head over to the Facebook group to browse our albums full of gorgeous photos, compliments of our tester team!

Chrissy Set Adult Album | Chrissy Set Youth Album

New Pattern Release :: Sunnyside Sweater

We couldn’t be more excited to share our newest patterns here at Pirate Headquarters! Allow us to introduce the Sunnyside Sweater patterns, y’all!

The youth sizes range from 3m – 14 and the adult sizes are for the full, newer size chart, extending from XXS – Plus 5X for the Adult Hourglass Figure.

  • *Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for these pattern?  We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE.  And for even more helpful fun, we have a free* printable that you can use to help record your measurements as you take them.
  • 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.
  • We’ve also got an excellent planning tool for you with our Coloring Pages. It’s a resource that is updated with every new pattern addition, this pattern included!
  • Need a way to keep track of the P4P patterns you have? We’ve gone through all of our patterns and created an interactive PDF for you! Grab your copy HERE.

The Sunnyside Sweater is a dolman-style sweater with a generous, oversized fit. It features two hem lengths, crop and high hip, both of which are finished with a waistband to draw the garment back to the body. Alternately, the crop length has an option to finish the waistline with a double drawstring, allowing the wearer to tie the drawstrings at both sides of the waist, providing a unique and adjustable look. Opt for a traditional neckband for a classic look or choose a hood for a more casual and cozy feel. One of the standout features is the ability to create a colorblocked bodice, giving you the opportunity to mix and match different fabric prints and colors, adding a playful and personalized touch to your sweater.

Pattern options for the Sunnyside Sweater includes:

  • Necklines: Crew Neckline / Scoop Neckline (adult only) / Lined + Unlined Hoods
  • Hem Lengths: Banded Cropped / Drawstring Cropped / Banded High Hip
  • Colorblocked + Solid Bodice Options
  • All Versions Feature a Drop-Shoulder Dolman Sleeve with Cuffs

The Sunnyside Sweater pattern is drafted for light-to-medium weight knit fabrics with no specific stretch requirements for the bodice. Due to the oversized design of the pattern, fabrics that drape nicely will work best. For bands, use a knit fabric with at least 75% stretch and good recovery.

Specific Fabric Suggestions: Sweater Knits, Ribbed Sweater Knits, Spandex French Terry Blends, Waffle Knits, Brushed Waffle Knits, Double Brushed Polyester, Modal Knit Blends, etc.

We wouldn’t leave you hanging without showing off some of the options first! Let’s take a quick peek!

HEM LENGTHS: BANDED CROPPED / DRAWSTRING CROPPED / BANDED HIGH HIP

BODICES: COLORBLOCKED / SOLID

NECKLINES: CREW NECKBAND / SCOOP NECKBAND (ADULT ONLY) / HOODED

We are looking forward to seeing the Sunnyside Sweaters you make for yourself, your family + your clients! Both patterns are available now and on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, March 3, 2024.

Grab your copy of the Sunnyside patterns here: Sunnyside Sweater | Sunnyside Sweater – Youth | Sunnyside Sweater – Bundle

As always, we’ve got more photos for you to use as inspiration! Head over to the Facebook group to browse our albums full of gorgeous photos, compliments of our tester team!

Sunnyside Sweater Adult Album | Sunnyside Sweater Youth Album

But wait, there’s more! We have an Easy Hacks blog post for the Sunnyside Sweater patterns, to help you take the pattern a little further!

Sunnyside Sweater :: Easy Hacks

The Sunnyside Sweater (in both Adult – Hourglass and Youth sizes!) just landed in our shop! 

With many of our pattern releases, we like to provide extra ways to style and sew them up. And that’s exactly what we are doing here! We’ve got three more ways for you to make the Sunnyside Sweater patterns. Keep reading for some quick and easy hacks!

The Sunnyside Sweater is a dolman-style sweater with a generous, oversized fit. It features two hem lengths, crop and high hip, both of which are finished with a waistband to draw the garment back to the body. Alternately, the crop length has an option to finish the waistline with a double drawstring, allowing the wearer to tie the drawstrings at both sides of the waist, providing a unique and adjustable look. Opt for a traditional neckband for a classic look or choose a hood for a more casual and cozy feel. One of the standout features is the ability to create a colorblocked bodice, giving you the opportunity to mix and match different fabric prints and colors, adding a playful and personalized touch to your sweater.

Before we get started, make sure you grab a copy of the Sunnyside Sweater patterns in our shop:

Grommet Sleeve Hack

Let’s start with a super easy sleeve hack! A great way to add some visual interest to the Sunnyside Sweater sleeves is to add grommets and tread ribbon through them. The great thing about this easy hack is that it does not require any modifications to the pattern pieces or even the tutorial, just a couple of extra steps.

You can create this hack before you sew any of the tutorial steps. You will need:

  • the two sleeves
  • fusible interfacing (I like tricot interfacing for this, but a slightly thicker one would work too)
  • 12 grommets ( I prefer 12 mm ones)
  • a marking pen
  • quilting ruler
  • your preferred hole punching and grommets tool
  • ribbon (I didn’t have any on hand but I think a 1/2″ satin ribbon would look the best)

Let’s do this! Start by marking the center of the sleeve. I like to fold it in half and press it with my iron so it creates a crease.

Open the sleeve and mark the grommets placement on the wrong side. I like to space them 3″ from the top and from each other. I also prefer 3 sets but if you want to add more grommets and/or space them closer to each other you  can certainly do that.

Cut (12) 1″x1″ pieces of fusible interfacing – you will need 6 for each sleeve. Place them on the marked location and fuse them in place. I used a Frixon pen for my markings so they disappeared when I fused the interfacing. No big deal! Using the ruler, I added them again.

Time to punch the holes for your grommets. My preferred method for this step is using a KAM press with a 12 mm hole punch die. I am also a bag maker so I had this tool already. Admittedly it is a splurge so no stressing if you do not have one. You can simple draw the grommet holes and cut by hand.

Add the grommets! You can use a grommets table press or a hand held one for this step.

Lastly, admire that sleeve and thread your favorite ribbon through the holes.

You can now sew your Sunnyside Sweater as instructed in the tutorial.

Boom! You did it! I did the high hip, scoop neckline option for this cotton spandex Sunnyside Sweater. I also likes the look of a 1:1 band with a side split so that’s what I used for my waistband. Luckily we have a hack for it too! 💥

 

Hemmed Hack

Honestly, this one couldn’t be easier! For a trendy oversized look, you can leave off the waistband and simply hem your Sunnyside instead.  Here’s how I made mine.

First you’ll want to decide on the finished length you want for your sweater.  You can either measure the length of a sweater you already have or run a tape measure down from your shoulder and over your bust, then use the tape to decide on the finished length you want.  I had already made a regular Sunnyside and wanted a long crop length for my finished hem, so I cut on the bottom cutline (for the banded high hip length).

Turn the hem up by ¾” and press.  I like to use a slightly deeper hem than the usual 1/2″ because I think it hangs a bit better.

I like to use a ¼” wash away quilting tape for hemming tricky fabrics like sweater knits. It sticks your hem in place so you don’t need to use clips or pins, and stops the fabrics from stretching or shifting as you sew.  Then it disintegrates the first time you wash it!

Then just hem using your favourite stretch stitch – I used my Coverstitch here – and you’re done!

Enjoy your new sweater.

 

Happy Sewing,

Dana xx

Split Hem Hack

I love the look of a split hem – and it couldn’t be easier to achieve with the new Sunnyside Sweater. Using the hem band pattern piece as a guide, cut 2 bands that are the width of your bodice front and back.

Complete the construction of your sweatshirt to the step where the bottom band is sewn.

Fold the short ends of your bands, right sides together, and sew using the same seam allowance.

Turn right side out and press.

Clip one band to the raw edge of your bodice, front and back, making sure to butt the edges at the side seam and baste in place.

Sew the bands in place, press the seam towards the bodice, and topstitch in place (if you desire!).

I added a little tack for reinforcement, but this is not necessary! Just my personal preference.

Can’t wait to see how many Sunnyside Sweaters you sew up.

xxoo,

Rachel

We are looking forward to seeing the Sunnyside Sweaters you make for yourself, your family + your clients!

Both patterns are available now and on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, March 3, 2024.

Grab your copy of the Sunnyside patterns here: Sunnyside Sweater | Sunnyside Sweater – Youth | Sunnyside Sweater – Bundle

As always, we’ve got more photos for you to use as inspiration! Head over to the Facebook group to browse our albums full of gorgeous photos, compliments of our tester team!

Sunnyside Sweater Adult Album | Sunnyside Sweater Youth Album

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