Alice & Co Patterns Helicopter Top/Trousers

Buy the Helicopter Top and Trousers sewing pattern from Alice & Co Patterns. The Helicopter Top and Trousers are super-quick and easy to make with no side seams. Tuck the top into the trousers to give the illusion of an all-in-one! A versatile pattern to make again and again in all types of fabrics. The Helicopter Trousers have pleats at the front and minimal gathers at the back give to give a sleek look without the need for a zip. The Helicopter Top is a simple shell design, slightly fitted through the bust and hanging loose at the waist. Bust darts ensure no baggy armholes!

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

- 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?

Note if purchasing copy shop printing: Some pattern pieces are divided across two A0 sheets. The sheets will need to be joined with no overlap. 

Suggested fabrics: From floaty georgette to crisp linen, soft cotton to slinky silk/viscose velvet, this pattern makes up well in all sorts of fabric. Once you make one you'll want lots more for every season and occasion!

Fabric requirements: Based on 140 cm wide fabric, for both top and trousers you will need 190 cm (2 yd) for sizes 8 - 10, or 3 m (3 1/3 yd) for sizes 12 - 18. If you have narrower fabric, you will need 3 m (3 1/3 yd) for all sizes.

Sizing: UK 8 - 18. Please check the size chart.

Notions: Top: small button for back fastening // Trousers: wide elastic (at least 4 cm/1 1/2") in a complementary colour to your fabric, the length of your waist + 4 cm (1 1/2") overlap.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (31 pages); US letter print-at-home pattern (35 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets). Note: You must print this pattern in colour.

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