Kimono Sleeve Dress

Fabric & Materials

Fabric recommendations: Medium to low stretch knit fabric made from natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: Knit fusible interfacing. 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 cm. All other seam allowances - 1.0 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 (don't forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH! 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.

CUTTER'S MUST

• From main fabric:
  • Back - 2 pieces
  • Front upper part - 1 piece
  • Front lower right part - 1 piece
  • Front lower left part - 1 piece
  • Cuff - 2 pieces
  • Back neckline facing - 1 piece
  • Front neckline facing - 1 piece
  • Belt - 1 piece
• From fusible interfacing:
  • Cuff - 2 pieces
  • Back neckline facing - 1 piece
  • Front neckline facing - 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

1. Serge the contoured edges of the front lower parts separately. Stitch the contoured edge from the top to the slit mark, press seam allowances open. Topstitch the slit edges at 0.1 cm. Stitch the front upper and lower parts together. Press seam allowances down and serge.
2. Stitch the back center seam, press seam allowances to the left and serge.
3. Stitch the side and shoulder seams simultaneously with the sleeve seams. Press seam allowances towards the back and serge.
4. Stitch the shoulder seams of the neckline facings, press seam allowances open. Serge the outer edge. Place the facing on the garment right sides together and stitch the neckline edge. Clip seam allowances at curves, turn the facing to the wrong side, press. Secure the facing to the shoulder seams.
5. Stitch the cuff into a loop, press seam allowances open. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise with right side out and press. Along the bottom of the sleeve, sew a basting stitch with loosened upper thread and gather. Attach the cuff to the bottom of the sleeve, press seam allowances towards the sleeve and serge.
6. Serge the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
7. Fold the belt in half lengthwise with right sides together and stitch, leaving an opening on the long side for turning. Turn the belt right side out, shape, press. Hand-stitch the opening closed.