Happy Release Day!  After teasing you relentlessly with sneaks of the Sunshine Dress, it’s finally here!  (Insert happy pirate dance here.)

Don’t worry, the Patterns for Pirates crew would never leave you short on options.  The Sunshine Dress is an endless amount of style options, neatly packaged in one pdf pattern download.

The pattern is drafted for sizes XXS – Plus 3X.  There are THREE hem lengths (above knee, below knee, and maxi), THREE bodice types (halter, cross-over tank, and strapless), and optional pockets!  On top of all of that, we have also included a  PDF layers feature for printing.  Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for this pattern?  We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE.

Are you sold on the Sunshine Dress pattern’s versatility yet?  Here are some ideas, showing that you can truly make this pattern fit so many different style needs:

Go grab yourself a copy of the Sunshine Dress.  It will be discounted through the end of the weekend, no coupon needed.

Hoping for more inspiration?  Head over to the Sunshine Dress Album on Facebook for more photos from our fabulous testers.  Happy sewing!

If you’re like a ton of other women on our Facebook group, you’ve been checking the page daily…ever since Judy posted that first sneak of the new tank top pattern.  Well guess what?  The wait is over!  It’s here!

Allow me to introduce you to the newest P4P pattern: The Essential Tank.

Probably one of the most appropriately named patterns in the lot, this is going to be your new essential for summer.  It’s a quick, easy, and super flattering sew.  And is jam packed full of options!

The Essential Tank is the perfect everyday tank. It is fitted at bust and semi-fitted through waist and hips.  Wondering where it stacks up against the other P4P patterns with fit?  Judy has an amazing blog that compares the fits of her patterns HERE.

The pattern is drafted for sizes XXS – Plus 3X.  There are FIVE hem lengths (dress, shirt, tunic, curved and maxi), two strap types (straight and racerback), and two arm/neck finishing options (binding and traditional tshirt bands).  And on top of all of that, we have also included a  PDF layers feature for printing.  Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for this pattern?  We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE.

Go grab yourself a copy of the Essential Tank.  It will be discounted through the end of the weekend, no coupon needed.

Hoping for more inspiration?  Take a peek at all of our fabulous testers!  And if that’s not enough, head over to the Essential Tank album on Facebook for more.  Happy sewing!

Happy pattern release day!

We are coming at you live with the Hello Sailor Swim Bottoms.  And you’re going to LOVE them as much as we do!

There will be no disappointment in options with these swimwear bottoms!  They are a classic, high-waisted fit (think: full coverage with a slimming effect).  And you get to pick and choose how you want to put them together.  Solid, paneled, ruched side panels, multiple skirt options, and an easily-customizable fit are all features of the Hello Sailor Swim Bottoms.

On top of that, we are providing you with some extras for this release!

Sewing your own swimwear can be intimidating.  We understand.  But it doesn’t have to be!  That’s why we created this post to help ease some of your worries: Basics of Sewing Swim.  On top of that, Judy and Nicole came up with some incredible hacks for the new release: Siren + Hello Sailor Hacks.

A huge kudos goes out to our gorgeous testers!  Not only did they all survive several revisions until we got the pattern *just right*, but they were also willing to deliver some fabulous photos.  It’s not easy putting yourself on the internet in a bathing suit, but these beauties made it look effortless.  Feel free to poke through the photos and get some inspiration from them.  And then hop on over to our Facebook group and look for more photos in our Hello Sailor Album.

And then get to sewing!  It’s swimsuit season and you’re about to have the first one to ever fit you perfectly!  Woot!

Today is such a treat.  And a total labor of love.  We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to bring you the perfect swimsuit top and today is release day!  Woohoo!

The Siren Swim Top is a winner.  Just trust us!  Have we steered you wrong yet?

Swimsuit season doesn’t have to be dreaded this year.  The Siren Swim Top will get you the perfect fit, comfort, and lift all in one easy-to-sew top.  AND you also get to choose your best style and level of coverage.

Not only does the pattern accommodate you for the proper fit around, but it also includes cup sizes!  You can take your bathing suit this season one step further by sewing your A – G cup size.  Can’t get any better than that!

Like all Patterns for Pirates patterns, this walks you through all of the steps in an easy to read manner.  While it could sound super intimidating to work with special swim fabrics, it’s broken down into simple steps that will turn you into a bathing beauty in no time.  On top of the step-by-step instructions in the pattern, we’ve also handed you some basic bullet points for sewing swimwear in a blogpost here: Basics of Sewing Swim.

The Siren Swim Top pattern comes packed full of options: cup size, pointed/straight/back flounce, criss-cross/regular straps, cups, power mesh, etc.  As a bonus, Judy and Nicole also took it one step further and gave you some really fun and easy hacks.  Check out their blog post here: Siren + Hello Sailor Hacks.

And don’t forget to gather all of the inspiration you can from our darling testers.  We are lucky to have such gorgeous women, willing to share these images with us!  If these pictures aren’t enough, be sure to head over to our album on Facebook: Siren Swim Top Album.   Now get to sewing!

Guess what today is? You betcha! It’s a P4P pattern release day!

We are coming at you live with another double release, for both women and girls. Remember the sneak peek at the we had in last month’s newsletter? It’s finally here!

The Sweet Tee (women’s) and Sugar Pie (girl’s) tops (Bundled here) will quickly create a dolman-sewing addiction. They are incredibly quick and super darling on all body types. The pattern features a semi-fitted silhouette and a dolman-style sleeve…as well as our tried-and-true jam packed amount of options.  You’re bound to become as obsessed with this top as we are.

Multiple sleeve options (short, 3/4 and long), multiple hems (curved/tall and short waistbands/shirt length/dress length) and a variety of finishes for the neckband will give you endless options.  There is nothing better than having a trusted pattern you can use over and over again, and the Sweet Tee + Sugar Pie will not disappoint.

Just ask our fabulous testers!

And we can’t leave our our mini models:

Make sure to head over to our Facebook Group and check out the tester albums there!  You’ll never fall short of inspiration with our amazing group of sewists.  (But you know that already. Am I right?)

What are you waiting for?  Go grab yourself a copy of the newest dolman tees!

Find the women’s Sweet Tee HERE
Find the girl’s Sugar Pie HERE
And best of all…find the Sweet Tee/Sugar Pie Bundle HERE (gotta love mommy and me versions!)

We can’t wait to see what you make!

P4P is releasing a new pattern.  Well wait, TWO new patterns!  And they’re super sweet.  Pun intended.

The Sweetheart Dress + Peplum for women and the Me Hearties Dress + Peplum for girls are releasing today and we are down right excited about it.  Every single tester, no matter the size or age, looks amazing in this style…and you will too.  No joke.

Like all Patterns for Pirates designs, the Sweetheart and Me Hearties patterns are as full of options as they come.  Several skirt lengths, a peplum, multiple sleeve lengths, and a color block option make for an endless amount of choices for your perfect feminine (or girly!) look.

The silhouette is incredibly flattering on all figures.  Just look at our testers!  The bodice is meant to hit at your true waist (aka: your skinniest point) and the easy-to-attach circle skirt flows perfectly down from it.  Try not to drool while looking at all of these amazing sews!

Just wait until you see the girlies in their Me Hearties!!  All the heart eyes, right?

Make sure to head over to our Facebook Group and check out the tester album there!  There are even more pictures and styles to draw inspiration from while you start to dream up your perfect peplum/dress.

Find the women’s Sweetheart Dress + Peplum HERE
Find the girl’s Me Hearties Dress + Peplum HERE
And best of all…find the Sweetheart/Me Hearties Bundle HERE (and go make a million mommy and me versions!)

We can’t wait to see what you make!

The first Patterns for Pirates women’s patterns is getting an update.  We are crazy excited and you should be too!

First, we extended the sizing into Plus 1X – Plus 3X, to match with the rest of the women’s patterns in the shop.  But we didn’t stop there!  We wanted to continue the party and added a bottom band AND also added two more sleeve lengths.  So now the PSD is officially as jam packed with options as all the others.

If you already own the Pumpkin Spice Dolman, you will not need to re-purchase to get the updates.  If you bought here (PatternsforPirates.com) or on the Craftsy store, you will simply need to sign into your account and re-download the file.  If your purchase was via Etsy, email [email protected] (WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE) and you will get an updated file.

Now, let’s talk about the new options:

There is now a short sleeve option with a small banded hem!  It’s adorable with contrasting fabric, or just keeping it simple.  And it has a looser, playful look that is so in style right now.

Also added was a 3/4 sleeve length.  It just made sense to add it in as a style choice.  And it looks amazing on our testers!

A new hem alternative was added too!  In addition to the curved and straight hems from the original pattern, there is now a chance to add a band to the bottom of your PSD.  The bands come in two different lengths and simply create a different look for this style top.  Sometimes you want a curved/straight simple hem for a more flowy-style shirt…and sometimes you want something that pulls it all back into your body.  Isn’t that the beauty of sewing?  You get exactly the style you want in each item you stitch for yourself!

So what are you waiting for?  Go grab yourself the Pumpkin Spice Dolman pattern and get to sewing!

In case you were wanting some more sewing/styling inspiration and want to see what the testers came up with, be sure to head over to Pumpkin Spice Album in our Facebook group!  There are so many pictures full of different beautiful body types and style and color.  You can’t go wrong by taking a peek.  Basically it’s an arsenal of inspiration!

And remember to PLEASE share with us your sewing accolades!  If you’ve sewn a P4P design, we want to see it!  Tag us #patternsforpirates on Instagram or post it on the Facebook group wall and let us check out your amazing work.  We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Hooray!  It’s a Patterns for Pirates release day!
The Slimfit Raglan is exactly what everyone has been begging for.  It is a super quick sew, has a feminine fit and super flattering on all body types.  It is a classic look with trendy and modern options to choose from.

And like all P4P patterns, it is PACKED full of options!  Includes sleeve options of short, 3/4 hemmed or banded, long hemmed or banded, so you can wear this year round. Has both shirt length (hits at mid-booty) and tunic length (hitting below booty–perfect to wear with leggings) so you can pair with all kinds of bottoms perfectly. Both lengths have a hemmed or banded option. Also includes a curved hem option.

This raglan also fits with our Raglan Add On Pack and combined can give you endless options!

Here’s a handful of photos from our AMAZING testers.  If you want to see more (and to learn what size, options and fabric they used) head over to the Patterns for Pirates Facebook Group!

The Slimfit Raglan is on sale through the end of the week and also comes with the option to bundle it with the Add-On pack.  Can’t wait to see what you make!  Don’t forget to share it in the P4P Facebook group with us!