PEONY children's top paper sewing pattern
Peony is a girls' top pattern that allows you to make T-shirts or blouses. This ultra-versatile model, with a loose fit, can be made in several options: three body shapes (bow on the front, bow(s) on the side(s) or without bow), five sleeve shapes (short sleeves, short rolled-up sleeves, 3/4 sleeves, long sleeves or sleeveless), three types of sleeve finishes (straight, rolled-up or with bows) and two collar finishes (facing with opening at the back or ribbed collar). It will also be possible to sew a pocket.
A t-shirt or blouse with multiple possibilities.
Available from 3 to 12 years old.
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Video tutorial
The Peony pattern has 2 bonus tutorials, freely accessible:
The first allows you to create a rolled edge with an overlocker.
The second allows you to make a lining for the latter.
Size range
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 years old.
See size guideSewing level
Easy to intermediate
What you will learn with this pattern: how to line a top, make knots and a slit.
Fabrics & Supplies
- Fabric suggestions
- Woven: batiste, poplin, gauze, viscose, chambray, linen, crepe, dotted Swiss.
- Knit: jersey, elastane, slub cotton, viscose.
- Supplies
- Optional: 1 button, 12mm.
- Optional: thin cord or round elastic cord for the 5cm strap.
- Optional: ribbed collar band in cotton elastane.
Optional lining for parts with a knot: same as main fabric.
Note: only line very lightweight fabrics <= 140g/m2. Optional ribbed collar band in cotton elastane (if you don’t have ribbing fabric, then use the main fabric if it contains elastane and add 3cm to the length of band No. 7 for ages 3 to 6, 4cm for ages 7 to 9, and 5cm for ages 10 to 12) and use foam thread in the bobbin to ensure good stretch (otherwise, prefer the facing and back opening version).
Contents of the pattern
- Bilingual French/English tutorial
- Multi-size pattern sheet. Some pieces are overlapped on this pattern.
Seam allowances are included in the pattern.
The cover is shipped upon receipt of payment.
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