Short Sleeve Knit Asymmetrical Hem Dress

Fabric & Materials

Fabric recommendations: well-draping knit fabric with medium to high stretch, made from natural or blended fibers. 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, THE PATTERNS ARE WITHOUT SEAM ALLOWANCES. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 cm; hem allowance for sleeve bottom – 1.5 cm; hem allowance for garment bottom – 2 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 patterns are made on the right side.

• From main fabric:
  • Left back part - 1 piece
  • Right back part - 1 piece
  • Front - 1 piece
  • Insert – 1 piece
  • Back neckline facing – 1 piece
  • Front neckline facing – 1 piece
• From fusible interfacing:
  • Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
  • Front neckline facing – 1 piece

Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics 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 or on a coverstitch machine to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlock machine.

Sewing Instructions

1. Fuse interfacing to the facing pieces.
2. Stitch darts on back pieces, press depths towards the center.
3. Stitch the center back seam. Serge seam allowances and press to the left side.
4. Stitch darts on the front. Press depths upwards.
5. Stitch shoulder and side seams, press seam allowances towards the back and serge.
6. Attach the insert to the dress. Serge seam allowances and press upwards.
7. Stitch shoulder seams of neckline facings, press seam allowances open. Serge the outer edge. Place the facing and garment right sides together and stitch the neckline edge. Clip seam allowances at curves, turn facings to the wrong side and press. Secure to shoulder seams and center back seam.
8. Serge the hem allowance of the dress, press to the wrong side and topstitch.