Sometimes patterns with a lot of options can be overwhelming. That's why Rain City breaks down the options into bite size mini tutorials. Once you understand how each option is sewn you're able to mix and match the options in so many ways you may never need another pattern.

The Essential Set includes all options needed for a basic dress or peplum (see variations below)!

In the Essential Set you get a set of three skirts in dress length and a set of three in peplum length. The three different skirts are full circle, 1/4 circle and rectangle. You essentially get every skirt option to accommodate for how much or how little fabric you have. All that in one pattern is why I named it The Essential Set 😘 I hope it becomes your go-to, too 😊

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a digital product, not a finished garment, and cannot be returned/refunded.  This is a beginner level PDF sewing pattern for knit fabrics.

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Instruction File

• Vivid, clear and high quality picture tutorial depicting each step.
• Easy to understand language and definitions.
• Video tutorials for sewing and pattern page assembly.

A0 paper size pattern pieces

• Pattern pieces that you print at a store.
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Trimless (no cut) Letter and A4 size pattern pieces

• Pattern pieces that you print at home.
• Pages do not need to be trimmed to assemble.
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• US Letter and A4 paper compatible

Trim Letter and A4 size pattern pieces

• Pattern pieces that you print at home.
• Page require trimming to assemble.
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• US Letter and A4 paper compatible

Optimized Projector File

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• 1" grid layer for calibration. 
  
• 4 cm grid layer for calibration.
  
• Big and bold readable text.
  
• Large margins for easy scrolling.

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Confident Beginner - Able to sew a stretch and straight stitch with a sewing machine.

Variations:

Full Circle Skirt - Peplum Length

1/4 Circle Skirt  - Peplum Length

Gathered Rectangle Skirt  - Peplum Length

Full Circle Skirt - Dress Length

1/4 Circle Skirt  - Dress Length

Gathered Rectangle Skirt  - Dress Length

Sleeveless 

Short Sleeves

1/2 Sleeve

Long Sleeve with a Cuff

Long Sleeve without a Cuff

NOW INCLUDES HOOD OPTION!

Sizes:

12M, 18M, 2T, 3T, 4, 5, 6, 6X, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14 (see size chart for more details)

1-2 hours for all varietions  

Required Tools & Materials:

Adobe Reader for Desktop + Printer + Paper + Tape

Tape Measure 

Sewing Machine (or Serger/Overlock Machine) + Stretch Needles + Thread

Pins or Clips

Scissors or Rotary Wheel with Cutting Mat

Ambition

Recommended Fabric:

Bodice, Sleeves, Full Circle Skirt, 1/4 Circle Skirt, Rectangle Skirt*: Knit Fabric** with 4 way stretch (35% minimum stretch across grain), Cotton or Polyester and Spandex - 1-1/2 to 3 yards non-directional fabric

Neckband 1 (recommended): Cotton/Spandex, Rib Knit (50% minimum stretch across grain) - 1/2 yard

Neckband 2: Cotton/Spandex, Jersey Knit (50% minimum stretch across grain) - 1/2 yard

*Rectangle Skirt: Woven or Knit Fabric can be used. Stretch fabric is not required because this skirt is gathered.

**When using a slinky, very stretchy knit you may need to adjust the length because the weight of the fabric will pull the garment making it longer. See Appendix D if you need help adjusting the length. 

Optional Tools & Materials:

Coverstitch Machine

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