Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: blouse or dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers in two contrasting or coordinating colors. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing; a concealed zipper. IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, THE PATTERNS INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, THE PATTERNS DO NOT INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 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). WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH! Note! Markings on the patterns are made on the right side.
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- Back - 2 pieces
- Front - 1 piece
- Side front - 1 piece
- Sleeve - 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- From main fabric 1:
- Cuff - 2 pieces
- Front trim – 2 pieces
- Side front trim – 2 pieces
- Back trim – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- Cuff - 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Overlock the center back edges separately on each piece. Stitch the center back seam from the notch for the zipper to the bottom, press seams open. Insert the concealed zipper.
- Stitch the darts on the front piece. Press dart allowances upwards.
- Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Overlock the upper edges of the inner facings.
- Place the side trim pieces right sides together and stitch the bottom edge. Turn the pieces right side out and press. Attach the outer trim to the side front piece. Press allowance towards the trim. Topstitch the inner trim into the seam of the outer trim attachment.
- Place the front trim pieces right sides together and stitch the bottom edge. Turn right side out and press. Attach the outer trim to the bottom of the front piece. Press allowance towards the trim. Lay the front piece onto the side piece and topstitch the front piece into the trim attachment seam up to the side seam.
- Place the back trim pieces right sides together and stitch the bottom edge. Turn right side out and press. Attach the outer trim to the bottom of the back piece. Press allowance towards the trim. Lay the front piece onto the back piece right sides together, stitch the side seams, inserting between the back and the inner trim. Topstitch the back trim into the seam of the outer trim attachment.
- Stitch shoulder seams of the neckline facings, press allowances open. Overlock the outer edge. Place the facing and the garment right sides together and stitch the neckline edge. Clip allowances at curves, turn the facing to the wrong side, straighten, and press. Secure to shoulder seams and zipper tape.
- Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and overlock. Set sleeves into armholes, matching notches, overlock allowances.
- Stitch the cuff into a loop, press allowances open. Press the cuff lengthwise in half with the right side out. Attach the cuff to the wrong side of the sleeve, overlock allowances.
