If you’re craving a garment that’s the ultimate for summer comfort, sew the Kari romper. This romper has a trapeze silhouette that disguises itself as a dress in drapey fabrics. Shoulder ties add a playful detail and make for easy fitting—and yes, it has pockets!
Crosby is wearing a curvy size 14 Kari romper with 1/2 inch added to the torso, 1 1/2 inches added to the bust and hip, 1/2 inch taken from the waist, and 1/2 inch added to the dart length. Her measurements are 43 1/2 inches, 34 inches, 47 inches, and she is 5 feet 10 inches tall.
Fabrics to shop: Sew the Kari romper in lightweight or medium-weight woven fabrics like linen, chambray, batiste, lawn, voile, rayon, cupro, and Tencel. Fabrics with less drape will accentuate the trapeze silhouette, and fabrics with more drape will create a flowy silhouette.
Fabrics to avoid: Avoid heavyweight fabrics because they will not work with this romper’s silhouette. If you want a denim look, use chambray instead.
Fit: This pattern has a trapeze shape and plenty of ease, so check out the finished garment measurements before selecting a size. The ties at the shoulders allow you to tweak the fit at the neckline.
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