Pattern

CUTTER'S MUST

From main fabric:

• Center back – 2 pieces
• Back side panel – 2 pieces
• Center front – 2 pieces
• Front side panel – 2 pieces
• Lower side part – 2 pieces
• Sleeve – 2 pieces
• Back neckline facing – 1 piece
• Front facing – 2 pieces
• Collar – 2 pieces

From fusible interfacing:

• Collar – 1 piece
• Front facing – 2 pieces
• Back neckline facing – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

1. Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
2. Stitch the center back seam. Press seams open and overcast.
3. Stitch the side seams of the side panels. Overcast seams and press towards the back. Attach the lower side part. Press seam allowance upwards and overcast.
4. Stitch the princess seams on the back. Overcast seams and press towards the center.
5. Stitch the princess seams on the front. Overcast seams and press towards the center.
6. Stitch the shoulder seams. Overcast seams and press towards the back.
7. Place the upper collar on the undercollar, right sides together, and stitch along the outer edge. Turn the collar right side out, shape, and press. Attach the collar to the neckline.
8. Stitch and press open the sleeve seam, overcast allowances. Set sleeves into armholes, matching notches. Press seam allowances and overcast.
9. Stitch and press open the shoulder seams of the back neckline facing and front facing. Overcast the outer edge. Place the front facing on the right side of the front panel, right side down, pin, and stitch along the front edge, bottom, and neckline. Turn the facings right side out, shape the seams, and press.
10. Overcast the hem allowance of the garment and sleeves, fold to the wrong side, and topstitch.
11. On the right front panel, overcast buttonholes, and on the left front panel, sew on buttons.