Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: Medium-stretch knit fabric made from natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: Decorative trim 2 cm wide. Approximate length is indicated on the front pattern piece. Knit fusible interfacing.
CUTTER'S MUST
IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE INCLUDED. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, THE PATTERNS ARE WITHOUT SEAM ALLOWANCES. SEAM ALLOWANCES: Hem allowance for the garment bottom and sleeve bottom – 2 cm, other 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. WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece
- Front – 1 piece
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker.
- Fold and stitch the inverted pleats on the front shoulder edge. Press the pleat depths open. Secure the pleats.
- Topstitch the decorative trim on the front according to the markings.
- Stitch the shoulder and side seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
- Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances and serge. Set sleeves into armholes, press allowances and serge.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the facings. Press allowances open. Serge the outer edge. Place the facing right side down onto the right side of the main garment and stitch the neckline. Clip allowances at curves, turn facing to the wrong side and press. Attach facing to shoulder seams.
- Serge the bottom edge of the garment and sleeves, press towards the wrong side and topstitch.
