Last week I got to pattern test for Patterns for Pirates’ cute new pattern, the Heart Breaker Cami*. Sizing ranges from 3 months to girls’ 14. It has optional front ruffle, flutters on the straps, plain or with a ‘X’ in the back.
I was really excited to test this cami because Serenity needed a new swimsuit for spring. (Yes, we go to the beach in spring around here!)
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This cami is a straight 12 month size with the flutters in a blue nylon/lycra milliskin matte from I don’t remember…Spandex House? Spandex World?… one of those and a print I probably got at old Denver Fabrics before I moved from Denver. I decided I wasn’t in love with the print so this is the second suit I’ve cut it into swimwear for my daughter.
If you make this cami pattern as a swim top, be sure to size down 1 or 2 sizes so that the garment will have more negative ease. I did not and the top is big on her, but that’s okay because it will fit next year, too!
Sizing: The other testers and I found this pattern to be sized well. Choose one of the recommended fabrics and use the size chart!
Friendly flutter tip: The construction on this part may seem totally counterintuitive. Take deep breaths! Read the instructions. Read them again! Then proceed step by step *carefully* and check the tutorial photos as you go. I kept thinking ‘my flutters are on backwards!’ but they were not. The tutorial really will guide you through it!
Topstitching: I did this on my coverstitch and Judy recommends the WIDE coverstitch because it secures each side of the strap evenly. You totally don’t need a coverstitch, though, a simple zig zag on your sewing machine will do just fine.
I used the Maillot Skirt swim pattern from Call Ajaire Patterns for my daughter’s bottoms. I obviously omitted the skirt part and just made the briefs. They were suuuper easy.
We had a blast at the beach last Friday! It was 80 degrees and mostly sunny. It was the FIRST time in over a year that we, as parents, got to lay in the sand while our child happily played in ONE spot and didn’t try to kill herself by running head first into the waves. Seriously, that child wants to swim to China!
I mean, she definitely had moments where she wanted to run into the water, but it was a little cold. She’s a little wiser this time.
I like the way this top can be worn with the curve neckline in the front or the back can be turned around and she can wear the v-neck in front.
Snag your copy now while they are on sale! There is also a bundle discount with the womens’ version of the pattern.
Daddies are simply the best! Can you see why she’s a Daddy’s girl?
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