Paloma rashguard
Paloma is a close-fitting rashguard with an underbust seam. The bottom part of the front is made up of several parts. All seams are topstitched. The garment features a stand collar, long set-in sleeves with a thumbhole, and a separating zipper with an inner placket at the center front. Paloma is waist-length.
Model Liana: Height 174 cm (5'8"), Bust 82 cm (32 1/4”), Waist 62 cm (24 3/8”), Hips 87 cm (34 1/4”). Liana is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Approximate sewing time — 1 day (8 hours).
To sew this rashguard, choose knit fabrics with the following properties:
- soft, elastic, stretchy, medium weight
- the fiber content can include natural fibers (cotton), artificial fibers (viscose), and synthetics (polyester, polyester + elastane)
- the stretch factor should be 2.2–2.5
- the following fabrics are recommended: biflex, rib knits.
Attention! We recommend using only stretchy fabrics for this rashguard.
You can determine the stretch factor of the fabric yourself. Mark 10 cm (4") along the crosswise grain of the fabric, lay a ruler next to the marked section, and stretch the fabric. Divide the measurement you get by 10.
The rashguard in the photos is made of thin knit fabric. The fabric is soft and very stretchy. The fiber content is a blend of polyester (80%) and elastane (20%). The fabric weight is 220 g/m2. The stretch factor is 2.5.
1. Main fabric, 140 cm wide, 200–220 g/m2, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 |
2 (162–168) | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 1 |
3 (170–176) | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 1 | 1 |
4 (178–184) | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.05 |
Main fabric, 55" wide, 200–220 g/m2, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||||
34–36 | 38 | 40 | 42–44 | 46–48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 |
Main fabric, 150 cm wide, 200–220 g/m2, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||
34–36 | 38–40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
2 (162–168) | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.95 |
3 (170–176) | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.95 | 0.95 |
4 (178–184) | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 |
Main fabric, 59" cm wide, 200–220 g/m2, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||
34–40 | 42–44 | 46 | 48–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
2. One separating zipper, 50–60 cm (19 5/8–23 5/8") long, depending on the height
3. Matching thread — 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 4 spools for the overlocker)
- sewing machine for construction
- overlocker for construction and finishing raw edges. It can be replaced with a stretch overlock stitch or a zigzag stitch on the sewing machine (overlock or zigzag stitch width 2–3 mm, stitch length 2.5 mm)
- coverstitch or coverlock machine for finishing the bottom edges of the garment and sleeves. If you don’t have a coverstitch machine, it can be replaced with a twin needle on any regular sewing machine that can do a zigzag stitch.
- one-sided foot for the sewing machine
Important! We recommend using specialty needles when working with knit fabrics (for example, STRETCH, SUPER STRETCH, JERSEY, etc.). When sewing, a ball-shaped needle point pushes the knit loops apart without piercing the threads.
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease | -7.2 – (-20.2) | -2 7/8 – (-8) |
Waistline ease | 0.3 – (-10.2) | 1/8 – (-4) |
Upper arm ease | -1.6 – (-2.5) | -5/8 – (-1) |
Height, cm | Back length, cm | Sleeve length, cm |
1 (154–160) | 42.9–43.6 | 63.8–65.5 |
2 (162–168) | 44.9–45.5 | 65.8–67.5 |
3 (170–176) | 46.8–47.4 | 67.8–69.5 |
4 (178–184) | 48.7–49.3 | 69.8–71.5 |
Height, ft | Back length, in | Sleeve length, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 16 7/8–17 1/8 | 25 1/8–25 3/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 17 5/8–17 7/8 | 25 7/8–26 5/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 18 3/8–18 5/8 | 26 3/4–27 3/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 19 1/8–19 3/8 | 27 1/2–28 1/8 |
Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:
1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900 mm width.
2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
If you have any questions, please let us know at info@vikisews.com
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