Princess Seam Knit Dress With Pleats

Fabric & Materials

Fabric recommendations: medium stretch knit fabric made from natural or blended fibers. IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE INCLUDED. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE NOT INCLUDED. SEAM ALLOWANCES: Hem allowance - 2.0 cm, all other seams - 1 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST, PRINT OUT THE PAPER PATTERNS AND LAY THEM OUT ON THE FABRIC WIDTH (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH MATERIAL YOU WILL NEED (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH! MARKINGS ON THE PATTERNS ARE ON THE RIGHT SIDE!

CUTTER'S MUST

• From main fabric:
  • Left back piece - 1 piece
  • Right back piece - 1 piece
  • Left front piece - 1 piece
  • Right front piece - 1 piece

Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlock machine.

Sewing Instructions

1. Stitch the back princess seam, press allowances towards the side seam and serge.
2. On the right front piece, create and secure the pleats (depths pointing upwards). Stitch the front princess seam, press allowances towards the side seam and serge.
3. Stitch the right shoulder seam, press allowances towards the back and serge.
4. Cut (if not ready-made) a bias binding 4 cm wide and a length equal to the neckline length + 5 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise, right sides out, and press. Place the binding along the neckline edge, right sides together, and stitch. Clip the allowances. Fold the binding to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold to the main piece. Press the seam.
5. Stitch the left shoulder seam, press allowances towards the back and serge.
6. Stitch the side seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
7. Serge the lower sleeve allowance, fold inwards and topstitch. Set the sleeve into the armhole. Serge the allowance.
8. Cut (if not ready-made) a bias binding 4 cm wide and a length equal to the lower armhole length + 5 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise, right sides out, and press. Place the binding along the armhole edge, right sides together, and stitch. Clip the allowances. Fold the binding to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold to the main piece. Press the seam.
9. Serge the bottom edge of the garment, fold inwards and topstitch.