My dears I am back again today with the Rowan bodysuit and tee pattern tester roundup! I get so excited seeing what everyone made and what fabrics they chose!
As with every pattern release, I am so grateful for the amazing women who help test our patterns and give us vital feedback to improve them. Thank you darling pattern testers! Some of our testers have been kind enough to let me share their makes, and I really hope you enjoy seeing what they created with Rowan. As always, please check out their blogs/IG/FB these ladies are pretty awesome!
WHO
Cindy // Find her on her blog Siestas & Sewing
MADE
Version 2, v neck with long sleeves
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I liked how quick a sew the Rowan Tee was. The silhouette is also very in right now. I work in a retail clothing store and we have been receiving a lot of fitted tees and bodysuits.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I definitely want to make the turtleneck bodysuit!
WHO
Genya // Find her on Instagram @wish_if_you_can
MADE
Version 3, turtlenck with long sleeves
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I really liked the width of the turtle neck, it is the right amount of fabric not to make you feel like you are wearing a chocker ;)
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I want to make a dress, crop the body a little and add a gathered skirt!
WHO
Donna // Find her on Instagram @randomknits
MADE
Version 5, V neck bodysuit with 3/4 sleeves
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
Love the variety with necklines/sleeves/bodysuit/t-shirt. The bodysuit fit perfectly. No riding up!!
WHO
Abbey // Find her on her blog Sew Charleston and Instagram @sewcharleston
MADE
Version 3, turtleneck with long sleeves
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
My favorite part of the pattern is the more modern take on the turtleneck. It is the perfect height!
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
The options are endless! I have made 2 long sleeve versions. One with the turtleneck and one without. This pattern will fill a huge gap in my wardrobe. I struggle with tops that pair nicely with my skirt collection and the Rowan is perfect for tucking into high waisted skirts. I also have a bit of a cardigan obsession and a body suit is ideal for wearing under a cardigan. It would also look great under a vest, which is yet another obsession of mine. I pretty much need one in every color!
WHO
Mady //Find her on her blog The Wardrobe Project
MADE
Version 5, V neck bodysuit with 3/4 sleeves
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
My favorite thing about this pattern was how the leg openings of the bodysuit were constructed.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I am already making my second version, a long sleeved crew neck tee.
WHO
Ping //Find her on her blog Peneloping and on Instagram @peneloping
MADE
Version 3, turtleneck with long sleeves
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
Rowan is super flattering and comfy and so easy to pair with basically everything in my wardrobe. This is basically the kind of top I constantly gravitate toward when getting dressed in the morning.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I’ve been hoarding a growing collection of bamboo knits that are going to become an army of v-necks!
WHO
Silvie // Find her on Facebook Bijoux Gems
MADE
Version 5, V Neck bodysuit with long sleeves
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
A nice basic pattern we can vary as we want.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
Moneta -Rowan mash up!
WHO
Michelle // Find her on her blog Sewn Henge and on Instagram @michellebryer
MADE
Version 5, V neck bodysuit with 3/4 sleeves and Version 2, V neck tee
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
Fast and easy to sew, a great staple piece to the wardrobe. I love the low rise on the bodysuit. I remember back in the day when my sister would wear body suits and the rise was so high her hips showed through on top of her pants! I love how it just makes it into a shirt that stays tucked :)
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
So far I’ve made 2 shirts, one tee and one bodysuit. I was also thinking of using the bottom draft for a future bathing suit, I love the modesty and it is hard to find that!
WHO
Alli // Find her on her blog More Please Thank You
MADE
Version 2, V neck tee with 3/4 sleeves
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I loved the perfect-for-me depth of the v-neck! This is a great basic tee. I’m planning to wear mine with high-waisted skirts. :)
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I’d like to try making a version 3 turtleneck in red for Christmas. :D
LOOKING FOR MORE ROWAN POSTS?
- Inspiration and ideas for sewing your Rowan
- Rowan Pattern tester Roundup (this post!)
- Rowan Curve Pattern tester Roundup
- Rowan Curve Maker Roundup
- How to stabilise fabric with tissue paper
- How to lengthen or shorten the pattern
- How to sew a V-neck on knit fabric
- How to insert a neck back with a regular sewing machine
- How to sew a snap crotch bodysuit
- Pattern Hack: How to Add Ruffle Shoulders
- Pattern Hack: Rowan maxi dress variation
- Pattern Hack: Scoop neckline variation
- Pattern Hack: Bodycon Dress
- Pattern Hack: 3 Ways to Sew Ringer Tee
- Pattern Hack: Tiered Gathered Dress
We’d love to see what you’re creating from the Rowan bodysuit and tee pattern or the Rowan Curve bodysuit and tee pattern! Don’t forget to tag your creations #MNRowan and @megannielsenpatterns to share what you’ve been working on, and check out what everyone else is up to!
