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Conversion 200-400-500 with Manual

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$149.95

Pattern Description

The Manual 4.0 helps you Master the System, create your own designs. Learn the secrets and professional techniques for sewing with stretch fabrics.

SIZES Kinder to LL:

The Mini Pro and multiple skirt patterns in one package (one size)...allows you to convert any patterns in the Traditional 200, A-line 400, or Tulip 500 inset line. The Mini Pro: Bodice and Panty with cut lines for all three insets...Full Sleeve (short and long), Fitted Sleeve (short and long), Drop Sleeve (fitted and full, short and long), Glove and Finger extention. AND the yoke pattern to make all three Panty Skirts, plus:

    Single Circle (C-1) Traditional 200, A-line 400, and Tulip 500 inset line
    Double Circle (C-2) Traditional 200, A-line 400, and Tulip 500 inset line
    Triple Circle (C-3) Traditional 200, A-line 400, and Tulip 500 inset line 
    A-line Skirt and Tulip Skirt and Tulip w/side kick pleat
    Tatter Petals for Traditional 200, A-line 400, and Tulip 500 inset line

You SAVE! $30.00 on this package! Additionally...this package is eligible for a further SSW discount.(discount applied at check-out)

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  1. Great Pattern system for the experienced seamstress

    Posted by CECILIA on 15th Jul 2025

    I like the system, and all the pattern options included. I am an experienced seamstress and some of the directions seem vague. I ditched the invisible zipper after 2 attempts and ripping it back out. Instead, I cut the front and back necklines to eliminate the invisible zipper for a pull-on figure skating dress. I feel the instructions for constructing the dress could be more detailed in parts. I would have been totally lost had I not used another vender's figure skating dress patterns and purchased you're the manual. With that said, I had to read the instructions with the pattern and then go to the manual and see if there were further or better instructions for constructing the part of the figure skating dress I was sewing. Overall, I am pleased with the patterns but have made only one dress thus far. The conversion is great value for the price. Manual is high but without it, it would be hard to follow the pattern.
    I have a suggestion, how about you sit down with someone who has little to no experience sewing and have them follow your system. I am sure once you see your instructions thru a fresh set of eyes you will be able to rewrite the pattern instructions and include details on construction to make your buyers experience much more pleasant.
    Again, I feel you have a great set of patterns, the instructions could just be more detailed.

  2. Wonderful tips and techniques!

    Posted by Sherry Shopshire on 10th Feb 2016

    I have been making skate dresses for years and I use specialty sportswear patterns quite often, but have never bought the conversion manual. Great choice if you find yourself modifying patterns often! Very helpful!

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Conversion 200-400-500 with Manual
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Hints and Tips

1. Don't forget all set-in sleeves in a size group are interchangeable... All raglan sleeves in a size group are interchangeable too.

2. Anything you can think of, you can create! Check out the Manual, it's full of design possibilities.

3. It easy to mix and match bodices and skirts with the same inset line within the same sizing group. You can also change the skirt inset line from bodice to bodice with the skirt conversion package.

4. We always like to see photos of what our clients are doing. Check out our Facebook link and post a photo of you latest project... or e-mail a photo to us. We'll post it to the gallery!!! Become the next creation of the month.

Measurements and Sizeing Get more info here.
The BODY measurement is done by placing the end of tape measure at the indent of the top of the rib cage, bringing the tape down the front of the body, through the crotch and up the back at the spine to the large axis bone at the base of the neck. Make sure the tape measure is firm (not drawn tightly) against the body, including the small of the back.
The NECK TO WAIST measurement is done be placing the tape measure at the axis and measuring down the spine to the natural waistline (not where your skater prefers to wear his or her pants). The natural waistline is the narrowest indent of the torso of the body.
The CHEST and HIP are measured around the body at the fullest point. The WAIST is measured at the natural indent of the torso of the body. The ARM is measured from the tip of the shoulder to the bottom of the wrist bone. Measure the WRIST to include the fullness of the wrist bone. The UPPER ARM is measured at the fullest point around the muscle.
SSW sizing is not the same as any other manufacturer. Our patterns are "NOT GRADED" up or down from one pattern to make a dozen different sizes. For over 25 years our patterns have been produced with the developing body in mind. We feel its important that the performer feels confident with what their wearing. A good fit promotes a good performance.
Fabric

The ideal fabric is any LYCRA® that stretches 4 ways and has a fabric content of 80% Nylon and 20% Spandex. With any and all LYCRA® fabrics the greater stretch needs lay up/down body and the lesser stretch needs to lay across the body to allow the proper flexion of the body and fabric together. To find out more about specific LYCRA® fabrics, get more info here.

Thread

Use 100% polyester thread.

Elastic

Regular weight LYCRA® use 1/4" knit non-roll elastic. For Spandex® heavy or velvet LYCRA® use 3/8" unit non-roll elastic.

Zippers

Use 22" invisible zippers for all dress, unitards, dresstards, leotard when necessary. For Men/Boys Pants use 5" or 7" zippers. For Cover Up Jackets use separating jacket zippers in the proper length.

 

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