True Bias Rio Ringer T-shirt and Dress

Buy the Rio Ringer T-shirt and Dress sewing pattern from True Bias. The Rio is a ringer style T-shirt and casual dress. View A is a fitted (sizes 0 - 18) or semi-fitted (sizes 14 - 30) top that hits around the hip. View B is a semi-fitted dress ending just above the knee. Both views have contrasting ribbing around the crew neckline and short sleeves for a slightly vintage look.

A matching children's version is available here.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50). This option is only available for sizes 0 – 18 (because the designer currently only prints this pattern in paper format for sizes 0 – 18). If you would like to purchase sizes 14 – 30, please select the copy shop option.

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you'll need to download the digital instructions, as we don't print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Main: Light to medium weight knit fabrics with 40% or more stretch such as cotton interlock, T-shirt jersey, and merino wool jersey // Binding: Light to medium weight knit fabrics with 75% or more stretch such as rib knit.

Fabric requirements: If using the same fabric for the top/dress and binding, add the quantities together. Extra fabric may be needed to match stripes/plaids.

Sizes 0 – 18:

View A: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 1 - 1.8 yd (0.9 - 1.6 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 1 yd (0.9 m).

View B: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 1.5 - 2.5 yd (1.4 - 2.3 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 1.5 yd (1.4 m).

Rib binding: 45″ (114 cm) and 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 0.25 yd (0.2 m).

Sizes 14 – 30:

View A: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 2 yd (1.8 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 1.25 - 2 yd (1.1 - 1.8 m).

View B: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 2.8 yd ( 2.6 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 1.6 - 2.8 yd (1.5 - 2.6 m).

Rib binding: 45″ (114 cm) and 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 0.25 yd (0.2 m).

Sizing: US 0 – 18 with a C cup (approx. UK 8 – 20) or US 14 – 30 with a D cup (approx. UK 16 – 32). Please check the size charts and finished garment measurements.

Note: The size ranges have been drafted from different blocks. The 14 – 30 block has a slightly more curvy set of dimensions than the 0 – 18 block. The 14 – 30 block has a D instead of a C cup (meaning a 4″ rather than a 3″ difference between your full and high bust) and has a 1″ larger difference between the waist and hip circumference. Both size ranges are drafted for an average height of 5’5″.

Notions: Coordinating thread; stretch sewing machine needle.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; print-at-home pattern (30 pages for sizes 0-18, 41 pages for sizes 14-30); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets for sizes 0-18, 2 sheets for sizes 14-30); US copy shop pattern (1 sheet for sizes 0-18, 1 sheet for sizes 14-30).

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