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The Frolic Romper and Dress will have you summer ready in a snap!
Options include:
-Crop top
-FBA Bodice piece
-Pants and shorts romper
-Knee length and maxi dress
-Halter or cross back straps
Difficulty:Â Beginner to Confident Beginner
Techniques Involved:Â Hemming, Hemming with Elastic, Creating an Elastic Casing, Adding In-seam Pockets, Colorblocking, Sewing on a curve.
All files are PDF files that can be printed at home on Letter or A4 sized paper. Each pattern includes one file for the pattern and print-at-home pieces, and another file containing the copy shop A0 (33.1″ wide) pattern pieces. We’ve placed the pattern pieces on individual layers so you can print only the size(s) you need, saving you on paper and ink.
This pattern is designed for light to medium weight knit fabric with 50% 4-way stretch. The bodice requires good revocery. Â For the skirt and romper bottom, fabrics like Bamboo, ITY, Rayon Spandex, and similar would be perfect.
Notions: You will need 1″ Elastic for built in support and extra binding or the elastic trim of your choice fro cross-over straps.
Additional Supplies:
- Pins or Clips
- Tape Measure
- Tape or Glue (for piecing pages together)
- Paper & Fabric Scissors
- Rotary Cutter, Mat, and Acrylic Ruler (optional but encouraged)
- Matching All-Purpose Thread
- Universal Needle
- Sewing Machine with zig-zag stitch
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Fabric marking tool
- Safety pin or bodkin
- Seam Ripper
This pattern includes sizes XXS-6X
See what others have made in our Frolic Romper and Dress Pinterest Board
Kati (verified owner) –
The perfect summer dress. I made one in jersey and another in double brushed poly, they are easy to sew and quick to throw on. I will live in these during the summer.