The Easy Romper I Wished I Had Packed: FREE Pattern

easy romper

I named this easy romper Salina. In Spanish, the name means “salt pan”.  You'll understand why in a minute and if you have ever seen a salt pan, like the ones out in the desert in the western US.  Many years ago, I visited Etosha National Park in Namibia famous for its wide open views of the salt pans and amazing wild animals.

I vividly remember seeing the long, thin silhouettes of elegant giraffes.  They seemed like mirages like they were almost not even there.  The lines and the shapes made them look narrower than they were.  The design of this easy romper does the same thing and makes me look narrower than I really am, and I like the optical illusion.  Believe me, at “5 feet nothing” I take all the help I can get.

easy romper
Etosha National Park, Namibia

I wished I brought this romper with me while on vacation recently.  The truth is I forgot it pinned to the mannequin.  I also forgot the step-by-step pictures for the tutorials I was supposed to share with you 4 weeks ago.  I am forever packing at the last minute and for the first time in my life I ended up with more clothes that I needed.  The wrong kind, unfortunately…  To my surprise, I found myself wearing clothes a tad too fancy for walking miles under the blazing Tuscan sun –all because of my expanding waistline and the good food of Italy rendered the rest of my wardrobe unusable.

easy romper

Oh, how I wished I had my little “mirage” with me.  So comfortable, versatile and slimming (my kind of diet..).  So just in case you are in my shoes, join me in this optical illusion. This easy romper is suitable for adults and teens.  It has a flounce that hides the tummy and the use of a bra becomes optional.

Please print in landscape mode.  Because I made this pattern compatible with one way stretch knits the seam allowance is 3/8″.  No buttons or zippers are needed.  All the pieces of the top are to be placed on the fold.  Before you decide on what fabric to purchase, please print the pattern and take all your pieces to the shop to make sure you have enough fabric.

Materials

  • I highly recommend the use of natural fiber fabrics when possible such as challis (also known as rayon is man made but from wood cellulose fibers), soft cotton or cotton knits, cotton silkA drape and soft look is ideal.
  • 1.5 yards, to 3 yards of fabric depending on the size
  • 1/4″ elastic depending on your waist measurements, from 23″ to 53″
  • thread to match your fabric
  • light fusible interfacing for the straps, optional.  I use Thermoweb.

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You can download the pattern for Salina The Easy Romper from our account at Payhip.

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Finished Garment Measurements

The girl in the picture is wearing a size 6 but she is actually size 4.  This romper will look best on an hourglass, triangle, and a narrow rectangle figure, this is, of course, only my opinion.  The measurements below correspond to the romper without the elastic, they are the maximum width of the item.

Measurements are in inches.

easy romperPattern Layout

easy romper

See next page for further instructions.

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Dennise Fields
Dennise Fields

I’m thinking the front flounce needs to be MUCH longer in the larger sizes! For us well endowed ladies the flounce on a size 14 barely covers our boobs! It just looks weird. I’m trying to figure out how to add more fabric….a ruffle maybe? I don’t have any wide lace that would go with it sadly

DeVon
DeVon

I am having a problem with the shorts. I cut out size 6 following the red dots. The front crotch is one inch longer than the back. I have checked and rechecked the pattern and I cut it out right. What am I doing wrong?

Ginnie Wilcox
Ginnie Wilcox

Mayra, perhaps there could put more effort into marking the pattern pieces to be taped together ie 1-3, 2-5 , etc.
OR, ….
each main pattern piece should include the following numbered pattern pieces.to complete, confusing when there are 2 backs, no flounce and 2 fronts with flounce the same with the shorts. . All they say is “Front, back” of what?

Ginnie Wilcox
Ginnie Wilcox

Hello Mayra, I am jut about finished sewing this romper… The double fronts and backs were really confusing. I am not a beginner. I made the top inside out and flipping to front side.. Thank goodness I left my frt and bk notes on the pieces. (recommended). Having to slide the straps in from the frt, top, then tacking them in. ‘Waiting for my model to show up to make final adjustments. My fabric was so drapey that the pins would not stay in long enough to sew. ‘had to use plastic clothespins . I put in pockets but may be too heavy. with phone or keys in them. My thoughts for next time.. line up the pieces and use matching bias tape for neckline. Tap pants are finished, so cute.

Lotte Breugelmans
Lotte Breugelmans

Hi

I have a question. I cut out my pattern now I am cutting the fabric. But I am confused. On the patern pieces with number 9 it says ‘Cut one on fold’. But there is no indication on which fold I have to cut?

I hope you understand what I mean.

Sally
Sally
Reply to  Mayra Cecilia

Hello! I’m confused by this piece too as there are no arrows to indicate where the fold should be?

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Nancy
Nancy

The smallest hips are 25” BIGGER than mine ( 25” is my waist lol) the waist is 7” too big, why is your sizing so large? Do you only cater for large sizes?

Pixie
Pixie
Reply to  Mayra Cecilia

I’m pretty sure they meant that there’s no indication for which edge to put against the fold. I’m sitting here wondering the same thing!!

Donna Evans
Donna Evans

I would make a romper

jo murphey
jo murphey

How would you sew a shelf bra unto the top?

V
V

How do I get to the “next page”?

Josée Labelle
Josée Labelle

I’m not sure I understand the sizing….is it in cm or inches?

Sandra Baker
Sandra Baker

do you have away to print the directions

Janice Martinez
Janice Martinez
Reply to  Mayra Cecilia

12 to 16 hours a day to continue to rake in that money! You are a fortunate woman.

Sandy Baker
Sandy Baker

why can’t print all pages of the direction or save them I can only print the first page

Stacey jeansonne
Stacey jeansonne

Thank you so much for this! Mayra, is there a video available to compliment this pattern?

Nancy
Nancy

The pattern will not download ;(

Lisa Florence
Lisa Florence

Thankyou so much for this free pattern! I’ve run it up in some cotton fabric for sizing. I will definitely sewing this up in stretchy fabric when I can decide which one I like. I have a quick question, any tips on how to turn this into a trouser suit rather than shorts? I can see this in a 2 colour trouser suit xx

Krystan
Krystan

Super cute pattern! I’m wondering if you’ll ever make a sewing tutorial for this pattern on the YouTube page? I’m a little nervous about attaching the flounce, straps and top. It’s pretty confusing to me. Would love to see it being done!

Danielle
Danielle

I love your patterns! How can I download this pattern (and others) now with Craftsy no longer available?

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Nicole Miles
Nicole Miles

HI! Ive just come across your site and I love your patterns. Any chance you have this amazing Salina Romper design with sleeves???

Nicole Miles
Nicole Miles
Reply to  Mayra Cecilia

Thanks Mayra, one question, when i place the pattern on the fabric, i am placing the fabric with the good sides together. Easy to place pattern with the ones that are to be cut on the folded edge. However, when i place the back and front of the shorts, it says I need to cut 2 pieces. Do i place them on a single piece of fabric all on the same “wrong” side or do i place them on a “wrong side together fabric”, and just end up with 2 pieces? Gosh i hope that makes sense!

Silvia Gilli
Silvia Gilli

Hi! Is it US size or UK?

Jette
Jette
Reply to  Mayra Cecilia

Hey, what are this for sizes? We tried to figure out, which size would fit, but our measurements are 36, 28 and 39 inch (boobs/waist/hips).

Tammy
Tammy

I’m not sure if it’s just me, but the link doesn’t work.

Barb
Barb

Hi Myra! I love this pattern. I was sceptical I could sew it myself but I gave it a go on an old bedsheet as a test. I’m happy to say I will be buying fabric to make a nice version of it for myself today as the test came out fabulous! Thank you for sharing your pattern!

Georgia
Georgia

Where are the actual instructions?

Kim Barrett
Kim Barrett

I’m sure you get tired of other people’s opinions…. but I’d rather see a larger model wearing the clothes. In this case, the size 4 model is swimming in a size 6 garment, which gives me the impression that it’s going to be huge on my size 14 body. I’d also like to see how it looks on someone that has boobs and a belly. At my size I hesitate to wear a romper and would like an idea of how it’s going to look on my body type. I would adore it, if it looked good on me.

Anita
Anita

Hello Myra,

I am having trouble underatanding at what point ai attach tbe back of the top? I am not understanding the instructions. Also, when cutting out the front top, do I cut out the triangle bit (dart) or leave it and use it as a guide to fold fabric for the dart?
Thanks

Anita
Anita
Reply to  Mayra Cecilia

I figured out the darts and have made a few garments but I am also stuck on the part where you attach the straps to the romper top and then the flounce. Do I have to have the romper inside out at this point or just normal and pin the straps to the inside? I am waiting for the video but do you have any idea when you might upload it? I would love to finish the romper soon as it is a lovely garment.
Thanks.

innerhealing777
innerhealing777
Reply to  Anita

super funny u are a begginer

Sherrie Lilly
Sherrie Lilly

Myra
IS there an easy way to print out all 4 pages of the instructions? I have tried the the 3 dots to the left and then the printerfriendly link. It only prints or pdf the 1st page. I have tried everything to get page 2, 3, 4 etc. I like to print the instructions and place in a 3 hole punched folder and include the folded taped pattern. This way I have the pattern stored to use again. Thanks

Shernetted Gordon
Shernetted Gordon

Hi Myra I like your Rompers how do I get to print it