Pattern

Fabric & Materials

Fabric recommendations: Well-draping dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers. ALSO NEEDED: fusible interfacing, invisible zipper. 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 bottom of the garment. 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).

CUTTER'S MUST

WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!

• From main fabric:
  • Center back part - 2 pieces
  • Upper side back part - 2 pieces
  • Lower side back part – 2 pieces
  • Upper side front part - 2 pieces
  • Lower side front part – 2 pieces
  • Center front part - 1 piece on fold
  • Front neckline facing — 1 piece
  • Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
  • Sleeve — 2 pieces
• From fusible interfacing:
  • Front neckline facing — 1 piece
  • Back neckline facing – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

1. Fuse interfacing to facing pieces.
2. Finish the center back edges separately. Stitch the center back seam from the zipper mark to the bottom, press seams open, pressing the slit for the zipper. Insert the invisible zipper.
3. Along the upper edge of the lower side back part, stitch with loosened upper thread and gather. Stitch the upper and lower side back parts. Finish the seam allowance and press upwards. Stitch the back princess seams. Finish the seam allowances and press towards the center.
4. Along the upper edge of the lower side front part, stitch with loosened upper thread and gather. Stitch the upper and lower side front parts. Finish the seam allowance and press upwards. Stitch the front princess seams. Finish the seam allowances and press towards the center.
5. Stitch the side and shoulder seams, press seam allowances towards the back and finish.
6. Stitch the shoulder seams of the neckline facings, finish 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, straighten and press. Attach the facing to the shoulder seams and the zipper tape.
7. Stitch the sleeve seam, press seam allowances and finish. Create pleats at the sleeve cap, directing depths towards the back. Create 4 pleats at the lower edge, directing depths towards the front. Stitch the cuff into a loop, press seam open. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise right side out and attach to the sleeve. Finish the seam allowance and press upwards. Set sleeves into armholes, matching notches. Press seam allowances and finish.
8. Finish the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.