Playful Two-Piece Set

Size range and fitting

This ensemble is sized European 34 thru 52, UK 6 thru 24. It is designed for a 5-foot 6-inch person and fits busts 33 inches to 50-1/2 inches, waists 26-3/4 inches to 44 inches and hips 36-1/2 inches to 52 inches. Both pieces have a loose-fitting silhouette. Based on size UK 12, the top has approximately 5 inches of ease and the shorts have 6 inches of ease.

Fabrics

These patterns are appropriate for light- to medium-weight woven fabrics, including viscose, rayon, cotton, Tencel, linen, and double gauze. Jersey knit or French terry can also be used. Linen, cotton, and denim work well for the shorts. Using the same fabric for the top and shorts will yield an ensemble reminiscent of a romper.

Style and sewing details

This hip-length (23 inches on size UK 12), V-neck T-shirt features cut-on sleeves finished with a banded cuff. The casual pull-on shorts are 17 inches long at the side seams, have an elastic waist, front patch pockets, and optional cuffs.

• The basic T-shirt design can be modified easily for a different neckline shape, to create gathered sleeves along the shoulder seamline, and so forth.

• While the instructions are clear, the pattern uses metric measurements and some European sewing terminology. Sleeve bands are referred to as sleeve trim, for example.

• Our tester found it easier to finish the neckline before stitching the side seams.

• All seam allowances are finished before the seams are sewn with overlock or zigzag stitching. Alternatively, you can sew first and finish later.

• If not turning off the size layers, copy your size from the pattern onto tissue paper for easier handling.

• In addition to the provided sewing instructions, there are online tutorials accompanied by a photograph of each step, plus video tutorials demonstrating creative pattern hacks.