Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: Medium-stretch knit fabric made from natural or blended fibers. Also needed: decorative braid.
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 – 2 cm; neckline allowance for back and front, armhole allowances for back and front, allowances for front slit edges and upper front part - 1.5 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. When stitching pieces, pay attention to the NOTCHES - they must match! Inscriptions on the patterns are on the right side!
- From main fabric:
- Back – 2 pieces
- Front – 1 piece
- Upper front part – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlock machine.
- Stitch the center back seam, press allowances to the left side and overcast.
- Lay and secure the pleats on the front according to the markings. The pleat depths are directed downwards.
- Attach the upper front part to the front on a straight stitch machine with an elastic stitch. Clip allowances at the mark, overcast. Overcast the slit allowance on the upper front part, press to the wrong side and topstitch. Clip the slit allowance on the front at the neckline edge mark, overcast, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Stitch shoulder and side seams, press allowances to the back and overcast.
- Overcast the neckline allowances for back and front, armhole allowances for back and front, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Overcast the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Sew decorative braid to the edges of the slit.
