Description
I Am Hélios, a sewing pattern with seven versions. With me you can make an entire summer wardrobe.
I feature a top with adjustable straps, a straight neckline, bust darts and a slightly a-line cut.
I can also be sewn as shorts, a skirt and trousers. These three versions have the same elasticated waistband with a drawstring. My skirt is a full circle skirt with Italian pockets. My shorts length is mid-thigh and also features Italian pockets. As for my trousers, they open elegantly at the front of the leg as you walk, and are finished with a rounded shape at the hem.
The bottoms can also be sewn to the top to create three additional garments: a playsuit, a dress and a jumpsuit. Four very simple versions, perfect for beginners and three combinations for a synonymously chic, casual and timeless style.
Level: Simple
PAPER PATTERN
All seam allowances are included in the pattern.
The pattern is enclosed in an envelope. It contains the sewing pattern along with a step-by-step illustrated explanation guide.
The different pieces overlap with each other so you will need to trace the pattern on paper. If you prefer a ready-to-cut pattern, try the pdf version as pieces do not overlap with each other.
Size 36 to 46. See sizing guide below.
MEASUREMENT CHART (inches):
Height: 5’5” (1m65)
Cup: B
| Sizes | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | |||
| Bust | 303/4 | 321/4 | 337/8 | 351/2 | 37 | 381/2 | 401/8 | |||
| Waist | 227/8 | 241/2 | 26 | 271/2 | 291/8 | 303/4 | 321/4 | |||
| Hip | 33 | 345/8 | 361/4 | 373/4 | 393/8 | 407/8 | 421/2 |
THE PATTERN
VERSIONS
1 top + 3 bottoms = 7 garments – We love this kind of math!
On top of being able to sew the top and bottoms as separates, you can combine them to make a playsuit, a jumpsuit and a dress. With this pattern you will be able to sew an entire summer wardrobe.
A: Top; B: Skirt; C: Shorts; D: Trousers; E: Dress; F: Playsuit; G: Jumpsuit
SUPPLIES
Fabric
All versions except the Cami Top (A):
Elastic Tape – 3/8″ (1cm) maximum width (see yardage chart)
Drawstring or tie – 3/8″ (1cm) maximum width (see yardage chart)
A, E, F, G only (all versions including the top):
Two 3/4″ (20mm) wide tri-glide sliders
Optional: 18″ x 28″ (45cm x 70cm) iron-on interfacing
RECOMMENDED FABRICS
Flowy fabrics with a nice drape such as rayon, silk, lyocell, Cupro, silk, cotton crêpe, viscose crêpe.
YARDAGE (in yards)
| Fabrics and notions | 34-36 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | 50-52 |
| A, E, F & G bodice, 55″ wide fabric | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 13/4 | 13/4 |
| A, E, F & G bodice, 43″ wide fabric | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 13/4 | 13/4 |
| B, 55″ wide fabric | 2 | 21/8 | 21/4 | 17/8 | 17/8 |
| C, 55″ wide fabric | 11/4 | 11/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 |
| C, 43″ wide fabric | 11/2 | 11/2 | 15/8 | 13/4 | 17/8 |
| D, 55″ wide fabric | 23/8 | 23/8 | 21/2 | 21/2 | 21/2 |
| D, 43″ wide fabric | 31/4 | 31/4 | 31/4 | 31/4 | 33/8 |
| B, C, D, E, F et G, Elastic tape | 11/2 | 13/4 | 17/8 | 2 | 21/4 |
| B, C, D, E, F et G, Drawstring or tie | 11/4 | 13/8 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 15/8 |
For versions E, F & G, we have broken down the yardages for the bodice and for the bottom of the garment. Calculate the total yardage for versions E, F & G by adding the fabric required for the bodice and the bottom of the garment in your size.
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (inc)
| Sizes | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| Bust | 331/8 | 345/8 | 361/4 | 373/4 | 393/8 | 41 | 421/2 | 441/8 | 455/8 | 471/4 |
| Hip (shorts & trousers) | 381/4 | 393/4 | 413/8 | 427/8 | 441/2 | 461/8 | 475/8 | 491/4 | 503/4 | 523/8 |
| Elasticated waistband | Will be adapted to your waist measurements | |||||||||
| Cami top length* | 221/2 | 221/2 | 221/2 | 225/8 | 227/8 | 23 | 231/4 | 231/4 | 233/8 | 235/8 |
| Bodice E, F & G length* | 227/8 | 227/8 | 227/8 | 23 | 231/4 | 233/8 | 235/8 | 235/8 | 237/8 | 24 |
| Skirt length** | 191/8 | 191/2 | 197/8 | 201/8 | 201/2 | 205/8 | 211/8 | 211/2 | 215/8 | 22 |
| Shorts length** | 15 | 151/8 | 153/8 | 151/2 | 153/4 | 16 | 161/8 | 163/8 | 161/2 | 163/4 |
| Trousers length** | 37 | 371/4 | 373/8 | 375/8 | 373/4 | 38 | 381/4 | 383/8 | 385/8 | 383/4 |
* From the neckline to the bottom of the garment on the centre front.
**The garment’s length includes the waistband. To know the length for versions E, F and G add the length of the bodice and the length of the chosen bottom of the garment.
For versions F & G, to be able to slip into the garment, the garment’s bust measurement needs to be at least as large as your hips measurement.
