True Bias Mini Rio Ringer T-shirt and Dress

Buy the Children’s Mini Rio Ringer T-shirt and Dress sewing pattern from True Bias. The Mini Rio is a ringer style T-shirt and casual dress. View A is a semi-fitted 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 women’s version is available here.

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?

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: 45" (114 cm) and 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: View A, 0.6 - 0.8 yd (0.5 - 0.7 m) // View B, 1 - 1.25 yd (0.9 - 1.1 m) // Rib binding, 0.25 yd (0.2 m) // If using the same fabric for the top/dress and binding, add the quantities together. Extra fabric may be needed to match stripes, plaids, or directional prints.

Sizing: 2 – 10 years. Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Coordinating thread; stretch sewing machine needle.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step illustrated instructions; print-at-home pattern (12 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet).

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