TROPIQUE
One pattern, two options for the whole family: a poncho or beach dress for the ultimate summer vibe! The poncho features a lined hood (finished using the burrito method or with exposed binding), an optional kangaroo pocket, and a practical side opening for easy changing. As for the dress, it is perfect slipped on over a swimsuit for an effortlessly bohemian look. Wear it cinched at the waist with the removable belt.
- Level: Beginner
- Pattern for sizes : XXXL to XL (from 3 years old to EUR 52 / US 22 / UK 24)
- 3 possible variations
- Seam allowances included (see quality chart))
- Full step-by-step video tutorial (sewing class adapted to the pattern)
- Bilingual English-French pattern
- More pictures #tropiquepattern #atelierscammit
PAPER PATTERN: instruction booklet + full size pattern > A0 (2 pieces overlap)
PDF PATTERN: instruction file + projector file + full size pattern to print and assemble (1 layer per size and 2 printing formats: A0 = 3 pages / A4 and US Letter = 22 + 20 pages)
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What you will learn with this pattern (watch the main technique videos here):
- Finishing a neckline or an armwhole with concealed binding
- Making a kangaroo pocket
- Making French seams
- Making a double hem
- Sewing darts
- Sewing a hood cut on fold
Recommended fabrics:
- PONCHO: medium to heavy-weight fabric 240–400 g/m² (7-12 oz.), woven fabric or soft knit (terry cloth, microfiber, waffle weave), soft fibers (cotton, bamboo, etc.), stretch factor*: 0 to 40% (0–2% elastane)
- DRESS: very lightweight to lightweight fabric 100–200 g/m² (3-6 oz.), fluid woven fabric (batiste, poplin) or knit (jersey, Milano knit), fibers (cotton, viscose, etc.), stretch factor*: 0 to 40% (0–2% elastane)
All versions were sewn with no modification (Johanna’s measurements: 1m75 - 87/71/95) unless otherwise stated below :
- Brick poncho: sewn in size S
- Light green poncho: sewn in size M
- Dusty pink poncho: sewn in size XS
- Beach dress: sewn in size M
Find information about the fabrics used under each photo posted on Instagram.
Visit the blog to learn how to adjust the pattern for height.
Measures:
| Sizes (body measures) | XXXS | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL |
| Height (inches) | 38-43 | 46-55 | 60-67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Bust (inches) | 29,9 | 31,5 | 33,1 | 34,6 | 36,2 | 38,2 | 40,6 |
| Hip (inches) | 32,7 | 34,3 | 35,8 | 37,4 | 39,0 | 40,9 | 43,3 |
| Finished garment | XXXS | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL |
| Total length (inches) | 26,4 | 31,1 | 35,0 | 36,6 | 37,4 | 38,2 | 39,0 |
| Poncho wingspan(inches) | 22,6 | 25,0 | 27,3 | 29,3 | 31,3 | 33,2 | 36,0 |
| Garment bottom (inches) | 30,4 | 32,8 | 35,1 | 37,1 | 39,1 | 41,0 | 43,8 |
| Arm circumference (inches) | 7,2 | 8,3 | 9,5 | 10,4 | 11,3 | 12,2 | 13,6 |
| Sleeve length (inches) | 11,1 | 12,3 | 13,4 | 14,3 | 15,2 | 16,2 | 17,5 |
Supplies:
| For sizes (equivalent EUR/US/UK) |
XXXS | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL |
| (3-5 years old) | (6-10 years old) | (30/0/2 to 34/4/6) | (36/6/8 to 38/8/10) | (40/10/12 to 42/12/14) | (44/14/16 to 46/16/18) | (48/18/20 to 52/22/24) | |
| 0-4 | |||||||
| Fabric 55" wide (inches) | 71 | 81 | 91 | 94 | 98 | 98 | 98 |
| Lining 55" wide (inches) | 16" (hood) | ||||||
| Bias 1" | max 51" (for a hood finished with exposed binding ) | ||||||
| DRESS | |||||||
| Fabric 55" wide (inches) | 35 | 39 | 75 | 79 | 83 | 83 | 83 |
| Bias 0.8" | max 28" (neckline) | ||||||
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