Oliver + S Parachute Polo + sweatpants Paper Sewing Pattern
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Description
This basic knit polo or rugby shirt includes an inset woven placket and one-piece woven collar and can be made for girls or boys. The boys’ version features a longer shirt and wider sleeves; the girls’ version is a bit shorter with more fitted sleeves. The sweatpants include an elastic waistband and drawstring as well as a contrast-color side panel and elastic at the ankles. This pattern offers lots of great casual or athletic options for kids of all ages.
Skills Used
Each of our patterns calls on a unique set of sewing skills. Haven't ever done one of these things before? Don't worry. We'll walk you through it, step by step.
After successfully sewing this pattern, you will have developed the following skills: collar, knit fabric, flat-set sleeves, partial placket, and patch pocket.
Suggested Fabrics
Polo shirt: Knits like jersey, interlock, and thermal knit. For collar and placket use lightweight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, shirting, or chambray.
Sweatpants: Light- to medium-weight knit fabrics like jersey, cotton fleece, and French terry.
Notions
Polo shirt: Coordinating thread, three 1/2" buttons, and featherweight fusible interfacing.
Sweatpants: Coordinating thread, 1 yard of drawstring, 1 yard of 3/4" elastic, 1 yard of 1/2” elastic, and featherweight nonwoven interfacing.
Fabric Guide
SIZE | 6-12 M | 12-18 M | 18-24 M | 2T | 3T | 4 |
View A, Fabric A, 44" | 3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
1 yard |
View A, Fabric A, 58" | 3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
View B, Fabric A, 44" | 3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
View B, Fabric A, 58" | 1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
View C, Fabric A, 44" | 1 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
View C, Fabric A, 58" | 3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
View D, Fabric A, 44" | 1 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
View D, Fabric A, 58" | 1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
View A-D, Fabric B, 44"/58" * | 1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
View E, Fabric A, 44"/58" | 3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
1 yard |
View E, Fabric B, 44"/58" ** | 3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
SIZE | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
View A, Fabric A, 44" | 1 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
View A, Fabric A, 58" | 3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
View B, Fabric A, 44" | 3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
View B, Fabric A, 58" | 3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
View C, Fabric A, 44" | 1 1/4 yards |
1 1/4 yards |
1 1/4 yards |
1 1/4 yards |
1 1/2 yards |
1 1/2 yards |
View C, Fabric A, 58" | 3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
1 yard |
1 1/4 yards |
1 1/2 yards |
View D, Fabric A, 44" | 1 yard |
1 1/4 yards |
1 1/4 yards |
1 1/4 yards |
1 1/4 yards |
1 1/2 yards |
View D, Fabric A, 58" | 3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
1 yard |
View A-D, Fabric B, 44"/58" * | 1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
View E, Fabric A, 44"/58" | 1 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
View E, Fabric B, 44"/58" ** | 3/4 yard |
3/4 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
1 yard |
* Collar and placket
** Side panel
Shipping & Despatch
We aim to despatch all in stock orders received before midday Monday-Friday on that same day. Orders received after midday on Friday will be despatched on the following Monday.
We like to give you all available options for your delivery costs so you have the freedom to choose the best option for you.
At checkout you’ll be able to choose from;
Royal Mail 1st Class - Large Letter if your order is under 100g.
Royal Mail Tracked 24 - Aims to deliver Next Day, Tracked service including text or email with delivery confirmation and tracking.
Royal Mail Tracked 48 - Aims for a two day delivery, Tracked service including text or email with delivery confirmation and tracking.
DPD - full tracked next day delivery, text or email with a 1 hour time slot on the morning of delivery.
DHL 24/48 - Aims to deliver within 24 hours but can sometimes be 48 hours.
Returns / Terms and Conditions
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Returns are accepted but you must contact us within 48 hours of receiving your order and state the reason for your return. Fabrics will only be refunded if they are received back to us in the original condition and must not have been cut or pre washed.
Please send clear photographs if there are any issues or damage to your fabrics to sales@littlelegsfabrics.co.uk within 48 hours of receiving the fabric.
Refunds will only be provided for the fabric and not the shipping costs unless your fabric is damaged. Returns must be paid for by the customer unless the fabric is damaged or incorrect in any way.
All fabrics are cut and measured by hand, as such there can sometimes be an under or over cut of up to 3cm, in this case, a refund or exchange will not be offered. If you feel your fabric has been under cut by more than 3cm, please send us an email.