Maxi Hooded Dress Kangaroo Pocket Side Slits

Fabric & Materials

Fabric recommendations: low-stretch knit fabric made from natural or blended fibers. Also fleece, French terry, jersey. Rib knit fabric for cuffs.

CUTTER'S MUST

IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE INCLUDED. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE NOT INCLUDED. SEAM ALLOWANCES: Hem allowance for the bottom of the garment – 3 cm. Allowances along the back and front slits – 2 cm. All other seams 1 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 (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces).

• From main fabric:
  • Back - 2 pieces
  • Front – 1 piece on fold
  • Sleeve — 2 pieces
  • Pocket - 1 piece
  • Hood - 2 pieces
  • Center hood piece - 1 piece
  • Hood facing – 1 piece
• From rib knit fabric:
  • Cuff – 2 pieces

Tip: Knit fabric pieces are sewn with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.6 – 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity.

Sewing Instructions

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

1. Stitch the center back seam, press allowances to the left side and serge.
2. Serge the edge of the one-piece pocket opening facing. Press the pocket opening facing to the wrong side and topstitch. Serge the pocket sides. Press the side and bottom edges to the wrong side. Place the pocket and front right sides together along the upper pocket marking line (the lower edge of the pocket is directed towards the neckline) and stitch. Turn the pocket down. Topstitch the pocket to the front along the side and bottom edges.
3. Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances to the back and serge.
4. Stitch the center piece to the hood, press allowances to the center piece and serge. Serge the inner edge of the hood facing. Place the facing and hood right sides together and stitch the outer edge. Clip allowances at curves, turn the facing to the wrong side, press. Topstitch the facing to the hood. Overlap the right hood piece over the left and stitch the hood into the neckline, press allowances and serge.
5. Set sleeves into open armholes, press allowances and serge.
6. Serge side seams and sleeve seams separately. Stitch side seams simultaneously with the sleeve seam up to the slit mark, press allowances open, pressing the slit. Stitch a decorative – securing stitch along the edge of the slit at 1.0 cm.
7. Stitch the cuff into a loop, press allowances open. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise and stitch to the bottom of the sleeve, stretching it slightly. Press allowances to the sleeve and serge.
8. Serge the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.