Pattern

Fabric & Materials

Fabric recommendations: Medium to high stretch knit fabric made from natural or blended fibers. Also needed: elastic thread.

CUTTER'S MUST

If the patterns have a double contour, they include SEAM ALLOWANCES. If the contour is single, the patterns do not include SEAM ALLOWANCES. SEAM ALLOWANCES: Hem allowance – 1.5 cm; neckline allowance – 1 cm. Other seams 0.7 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.

• From main fabric:
  • Front – 1 piece on fold
  • Back – 2 pieces
  • Upper sleeve part – 2 pieces
  • Lower sleeve part – 2 pieces
  • Insert – 2 pieces
  • Cuff – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the NOTCHES - they must match! Tip: Knit fabric pieces 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.

1. Stitch darts on the front. Trim dart excess with an overlocker.
2. Stitch the center back seam. Overlock the allowance and press to the left side.
3. Stitch shoulder seams. Overlock allowances and press to the back.
4. Overlock the front and back necklines. Fold allowances inwards and topstitch.
5. Along the upper edge of the insert, sew a stitch with loosened upper thread and gather. Attach the insert to the upper sleeve part. Overlock the allowance. Sew rows with elastic thread on the insert. On the lower sleeve part, along the upper and lower edges, sew stitches with loosened upper thread and gather. Attach the lower sleeve part to the insert. Overlock the allowance.
6. Set sleeves into armholes, matching marks. Overlock the allowance.
7. Stitch side seams and sleeve seam. Overlock the allowance and press to the back.
8. Stitch the cuff into a loop. Fold in half lengthwise and attach to the sleeve. Overlock the allowance. Sew rows with elastic thread on the cuff.
9. Overlock the bottom edge of the dress. Fold to the wrong side, press and topstitch.