Denim Panelled A-Line Flared Hem Dress

Fabric & Materials

Fabric recommendations: denim fabrics made from natural or blended fibers. Also needed: fusible interfacing; concealed zipper. IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, THEN THE PATTERNS INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, THEN THE PATTERNS DO NOT INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 cm; hem allowance – 2 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST OF ALL, 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
  • Middle back part - 2 pieces
  • Side back part - 2 pieces
  • Center front part - 2 pieces
  • Middle front part - 2 pieces
  • Side front part - 2 pieces
  • Lower back part – 2 pieces
  • Lower front part – 2 pieces
  • Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
  • Front neckline facing – 1 piece
• From fusible interfacing:
  • Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
  • Front neckline facing – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

1. Reinforce facing pieces with fusible interfacing.
2. Stitch the back princess seams, press allowances towards the center, serge. Topstitch along the seams at 0.7 cm. Attach the lower back pieces to the back, press allowances downwards, serge. Topstitch along the seam at 0.7 cm.
3. Serge the center back edges separately on each piece. Stitch the center back seam from the zipper mark to the lower edge, press allowances open. Insert the zipper.
4. Stitch the front princess seams, press allowances towards the center, serge. Topstitch along the seams at 0.7 cm. Attach the lower front pieces to the front, press allowances downwards, serge. Topstitch along the seam at 0.7 cm.
5. Stitch the center front seam, press allowances open, serge. Topstitch along the seam on both sides at 0.7 cm.
6. Stitch the side and shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
7. Stitch the shoulder seams of the neckline facings, press allowances open. Serge the outer edge. Place the facing and garment right sides together and stitch the neckline edge. Clip allowances at curves, turn facings to the wrong side and press. Secure to shoulder seams and zipper tape.
8. Cut (if not ready-made) a bias binding 4 cm wide and equal to the armhole length + 4 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise with the right side out and press. Place the binding with the edge of the right armhole right sides together and stitch, fold the binding to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold to the main piece.
9. Serge the hem allowance of the dress, press to the wrong side and topstitch.