Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: low-stretch knit fabric made of natural or blended fibers in two coordinating colors. You will also need: knit fusible interfacing.
CUTTER'S MUST
IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE INCLUDED. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE NOT INCLUDED. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 cm; hem allowance for the garment bottom and sleeve – 2.0 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST, PRINT OUT THE PAPER PATTERNS AND LAY THEM OUT ON THE FABRIC WIDTH (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH MATERIAL YOU WILL NEED (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces).
- From main fabric:
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Front - 1 piece on fold
- Pocket – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- From main fabric 1:
- Pocket facing - 2 pieces
- Front yoke – 2 pieces
- Sleeve - 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Pocket facing – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
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.
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Stitch darts on the front pieces, press seam allowances upwards.
- Fold the pocket facing in half lengthwise, right sides out, and stitch to the upper edge of the pocket. Serge the seam allowance and press downwards. Serge the side and bottom edges of the pocket. Fold the side and bottom seam allowances to the wrong side, place on the front piece according to markings, and topstitch.
- Stitch shoulder seams, press seam allowances towards the back and serge.
- Stitch shoulder seams of neckline facings. Press seam allowances open. Serge the outer edge.
- Place the garment and neckline facing right sides together and stitch the neckline. Clip seam allowances at curves. Turn the facing to the wrong side and press. Secure the facing to the shoulder seams.
- Align the front yokes butt-to-butt and stitch to the front piece. Serge the seam allowance and press downwards.
- Stitch side seams. Serge seam allowances and press towards the back.
- Stitch sleeve seam, press seam allowances towards the back and serge. Set sleeves into armholes, matching notches, press seam allowances and serge.
- Serge the hem allowance of the garment bottom and sleeve, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
