Woohoo! We are here to party with our favorite Pirates for another Pattern Release Day! The Ruched Top & Dress is the pattern you’ve been searching for…we are sure of it. We can’t wait to tell you all about it, so let’s get right to it!

The Ruched Top & Dress pattern is drafted 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!

The Ruched Top & Dress is drafted with a snug fit throughout to give a classic, curve hugging silhouette. The side seams have a small amount of ruching (from bust-to-hip) to give a comfortable and forgiving fit.

There are so many lengths included to fit your preference for every occasion!  The Crop, Top, and Shirt lengths also include an option for side ties to add a cute detail and to give you more freedom in how much you ruche it up or not.   The longer dress lengths, including Midi and Maxi lengths, have a side seam split for a fun to wear and elegant walking vent for the slim fitting skirt.

You can also add a shelf bra into any option and turn it into a workout top, swimsuit/rashguard, or to just go braless/give more support for the bust. You can sew up a top or dress perfect for any weather with all the sleeve options.  You can also choose from a higher crew neckline or a lower jewel neckline on any option.  This pattern also works well for maternity wear (I just recommend grading out the front piece at the waist to accommodate bump).

Options Include:

• Seven Hem Lengths: Crop, Top, Shirt, Mini, Knee, Midi + Maxi
• Four Sleeve Options: Tank, Short, 3/4, + Long
• Two Neckline Options: Higher Crew, Lower Jewel
• Optional Shelf Bra
• Crop, Top, Shirt Only: Tie Side Seam Option
• Midi, Maxi Only: Side Seam Leg Split

The Ruched Top & Dress pattern is drafted for light-to-medium weight knit fabrics with at least 30% horizontal stretch. Fabrics that have good recovery will work best for this pattern so it doesn’t end up “sagging” after wear. Fabrics that are more stable will show gathering/ruching more.  The fabrics with more drape will not show the gathering as much and the center back and front will drape down in a curve (also a cute look).  The shelf bra must have high stretch knit fabrics like swim, athletic, or high quality cotton spandex.

Specific Fabric Suggestions: Ribbed knits, cotton spandex, cotton jersey, modal/rayon/bamboo with good recovery, sweater knit, waffle knits with good recovery, swim knit, athletic knits, double brushed polyester, DTY, ITY,  etc.

Ready to take a closer look at all of the options? Let’s do it!

CROP / TOP / SHIRT / MINI / KNEE / MIDI + MAXI HEM LENGTHS

TANK / SHORT / THREE-QUARTER / LONG SLEEVES

ELASTIC SIDE SEAMS / SIDE SEAM TIES (CROP, TOP + SHIRT LENGTHS ONLY)

SPLIT HEM (MIDI + MAXI DRESS ONLY)

We are incredibly excited to see what you make with the Ruched Top & Dress pattern! It is available and on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, Friday, August 25, 2023.

Ruched Top & Dress pattern

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!

Ruched Top & Dress Facebook Album

We can’t wait to see what you create for yourself!

It is our pleasure to be sharing with you our newest pattern duo: Francis Flounce + Francis Flounce – Youth! These patterns, as you probably guessed it, have the sweetest flounce floating above a double v-neck tank and are an incredible addition to your summer wardrobe.

Let us tell you all about it!

The Francis Flounce patterns are drafted for our youth size chart (3m – 14) and our adult sizes are in 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!

The Francis Flounce is a tank top featuring a v-neck on both the front and back necklines. It includes a fun flounce in three different lengths and a stunning a-line silhouette. The pattern is fitted at the bust, semi-fitted at the waist and swings out at the hips, with four different hem lengths ranging from a crop top to a maxi dress. The flounce adds extra flair to an everyday tank top and is the perfect pattern to take you from a casual summer look to something a little more dressed up.

Options Include:

• Four Hem Lengths: Crop, Top, Dress + Maxi
• Three Flounce Lengths: Small, Medium + Large
• Optional Plain Neckline (no flounce)
• Front + Back V-Neck
• Binding finishes on arm + neckline openings

The Francis Flounce Pattern is drafted for light-to-medium weight knit fabrics with at least 40% horizontal stretch. Fabrics that have good recovery and drape nicely will work best for this pattern. Especially with the dress and maxi lengths, avoid fabrics with poor recovery and that grow over time. Thinner fabrics will have better bounce and drape for use with the flounces, avoid using fabrics that are on the thicker side.

For binding, use a knit fabric with 50% stretch and good recovery.

Specific Fabric Suggestions: Rayon Spandex, Brushed / Double Brushed Polyester, ITY, DTY, Lighter-Weight Cotton Lycra, Bamboo Lycra, Yummy Ribbed Knit, Modal, etc.

Let’s take a peek at the options available in these new patterns!

FLOUNCE OPTIONS: SMALL / MEDIUM / LARGE + NO FLOUNCE

HEM LENGTHS: CROP / TOP / DRESS / MAXI

We are incredibly excited to see what you make with the Francis Flounce patterns! They are available and on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, Monday, July 24, 2023.

Francis Flounce | Francis Flounce – Youth | Francis Flounce – 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!

Francis Flounce Adult Album | Francis Flounce Youth Album

We can’t wait to see what you create for yourself! Flounce away, friends!

We are jazzed to be sharing our latest sewing patterns for our shop! The Breezy Overalls are going to blow you away with their cuteness. Let’s get to talking all about them!

The Breezy Overalls are drafted for our youth size chart (3m – 14) and our adult sizes are in 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!

The Breezy Overalls are perfect for your relaxed days.  Loose and comfortable everywhere with most the traditional overall look.  The more relaxed style means a quicker and simpler sew up than traditional overalls with buttons, but with the same cute look. If you don’t love the super loose look, so you can opt for a drawstring to cinch in the waist area.

The Breezy Overalls have all the pocket options you need to carry all your snacks, keys, phone, and other treasures.  The loose fit is perfect for any layering underneath you’d like to do.  It can be a great swimsuit coverup in the summer or wear the longer pant option with a sweater under in the winter. Perfect for those beautiful  apparel wovens you have in your stash.

Pattern options for the Breezy Overalls include:

• Lengths: Shorts (Adult- 3″ and 5″ Curved) (Youth Curved and Straight) / Capri Length / Ankle Length Pant
• All Lengths are Finished with Cuffs
• Optional Pockets: Front Slat Pockets / Back Pockets / Front Bib Patch Pockets
• Optional Drawstring

The Breezy Overalls Pattern is drafted for light-to-medium weight woven fabrics. I recommend something on the lighter end of “bottom weight”- meaning thick enough you don’t mind it on your booty, but light are airy if you’re going for summer wear.  It’s always recommend to use an apparel fabric, not fabric meant for quilting.

Specific Fabric Suggestions: Rayon Twill, Boardshort fabric, Seersucker, Tencil Twill, Chambray, Linen Blends, Lightweight jean, Madras, etc.

Let’s take a quick look at some of the options that we jam packed into the Breezy Overall patterns!

DRAWSTRING VERSION

LOOSE WAIST VERSION

SHORTS (3″ AND 5″ CURVED FOR ADULT / CURVED AND STRAIGHT FOR YOUTH)

CAPRI / ANKLE LENGTH PANTS

OPTIONAL POCKETS

We are beyond excited to see what you create with these new patterns! They are available and on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, July 2, 2023.

Breezy Overalls | Breezy Overalls Youth | Breezy Overalls 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!

Breezy Overalls Adult Album | Breezy Overalls Youth Album

We can’t wait to see what you sew up!

We are excited to share that we’ve got another pattern coming at you! The Charleston Crossover is the latest pattern from designer Katy McKinley to hit our site and we just know you’re going to love it!

The Charleston Crossover is drafted for our adult sizes in 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!

The Charleston Crossover is a faux-wrap dress and peplum. The crossover bodice is finished with a knit binding and is form-fitting throughout the sleeves, bust and waist. It meets at the wearer’s natural waistline and flares out with a half circle skirt, for an oversized fit at the hips. The pattern features multiple skirt lengths, with the option for colorblocking or keeping it all one fabric. There are also four sleeve options to choose from, allowing you to make something suitable for any season!

You can dress the Charleston Crossover pattern up or down, depending on the fabrics you choose! It is drafted for light-to-medium weight knit fabrics with at least 40-50% horizontal stretch. Some vertical stretch for the bodice fabric is recommended, for more comfort in wearing and the ability for added coverage in the bust.

Specific Fabric Suggestions: Cotton Spandex, Double Brushed Polyester, Ribbed Knits, Medium Sweater Knits, Stretch Velvet, Athletic Knits, etc.

Pattern options for the Charleston Crossover include:

• Multiple sleeve lengths (Tank / Short / Three-Quarter / Long)
• Plain skirt lengths (Peplum / Mini / Knee / Maxi)
• Colorblocked skirt lengths (Knee / Maxi)
• Optional In-Seam Pockets

Let’s take a peek at the different options!

SLEEVE LENGTHS (TANK / SHORT / THREE-QUARTER / LONG)

PLAIN SKIRT (PEPLUM / MINI / KNEE / MAXI)

COLORBLOCK SKIRT (KNEE / MAXI)

OPTIONAL POCKETS

We are thrilled to see what you sew for yourself using the Charleston Crossover pattern! It is available on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, May 24, 2023.

Charleston Crossover

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!

Charleston Crossover Facebook Album

But wait, there’s more! We have an Easy Hacks blog post for our Charleston Crossover — helping you take the pattern a little further!

We can’t wait to see what you make!

Woohoo! Are you ready for this? We’ve got not one, not two, not three, but FOUR NEW PATTERNS coming your way today! And we couldn’t be more excited! It’s been a hot minute since we’ve released a swim pattern and these were worth the wait. Promise.

Let’s talk all about the Circe Swim Top and Brizo Bikini Bottom!

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!

Let’s talk the Circe Swim Top first!

The Circe Swim Top will make you feel like a beautiful Greek Goddess capable of magic!  After all, who wouldn’t be impressed when you sew up this stunning, fully reversible bikini top?  Choose from thin straps or more supportive thick straps.  You can choose the thinner waist ties or go with more coverage with the thicker waist ties.  You can also add in removable swim cups, but this does make the top not reversible.  All options have a v neckline and the wrap design gives a little more wiggle room with fit if you fluctuate sizes, or as your child grows. You can also relax and let me do your adjustments for you if you need a small or full bust adjustment, as this pattern includes pieces with those adjustments already made for every size.

Pattern options for the Circe Swim Top include:

• Straps: Thick / Thin
• Waist Ties: Thick / Thin
• Optional: Removable Cups
• All Options Fully Lined- Most Fully Reversible
• Sizes: Regular, Small Bust Adjustment, Full Bust Adjustment

The Circe Swim Top Pattern is drafted for traditional, high stretch swim knit.

Specific Fabric Suggestions: Swim Knit.

Let’s take a peek at some of the options on the Circe Swim Tops!

THIN STRAPS

THICK STRAPS 

THIN WAIST TIES

THICK WAIST TIES

We are thrilled to see what you sew for yourself using the Circe Swim Top patterns! They are available on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, May 13, 2023.

Circe Swim Top | Circe Swim Top Youth | Circe Swim Top 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!

Circe Swim Top Adult Album | Circe Swim Top Youth Album

Did you know that we have a discount set up so you can mix/match our swim patterns? Use the code “SWIMBUNDLE” to get the discount when you add two or more swim patterns to your cart!

And now we get to talk about the Brizo Bikini Bottom patterns!

The Brizo Bikini Bottom will bring out your gorgeous inner Greek Goddess this summer!  Choose from fun options that create vastly different looks.  The High Rise front is a 3 piece colorblock that gives you full tummy coverage and gives you the chance for some fun color and print mixing.  The V Rise front is a fun 2 piece colorblock that leave the tummy showing. Both are a high rise all the way up to natural waistline on the side seams and back.  You can pick from a low legline or go with the high legline that shows off miles of leg and a cheeky booty view, for the adult pattern version.  If your fabric is nice and thick go with the partial lining option, or if your fabric is lighter in color or thinner you can go with the fully lined option.

Have fun mixing and matching all the fabrics in your stash and use up those smaller scraps! Don’t have coordinating fabrics? You can grab the fully lined front for a solid option too.

Pattern options for the Brizo Bikini Bottom include:

• Rises: V Rise/ High Rise
• Leglines: Low / High (adult pattern high legline is “cheeky”)
• Lining: Partial/ Full

The Brizo Bikini Bottom Pattern is drafted for traditional, high stretch swim knit.

Specific Fabric Suggestions: Swim Knit. (You can also use a cotton spandex and clear elastic for undies).

Here are some quick looks at the different options!

HIGH RISE / V-RISE

LOW LEGLINE / HIGH LEGLINE (CHEEKY FOR ADULT PATTERN)

We can’t wait to see what you make using the Brizo Bikini Bottom patterns! They are available on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, May 13, 2023.

Brizo Bikini Bottom | Brizo Bikini Bottom Youth | Brizo Bikini Bottom 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!

Brizo Bikini Bottom Adult Album | Brizo Bikini Bottom Youth Album

Did you know that we have a discount set up so you can mix/match our swim patterns? Use the code “SWIMBUNDLE” to get the discount when you add two or more swim patterns to your cart!