Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: dress-weight cotton fabrics in 2 colors. Also needed: fusible interfacing, satin for the bow.
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 – 3 cm, 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 (don't forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces).
- From main fabric 1:
- Back - 1 piece
- Front - 1 piece on fold
- Back facing – 1 piece
- Front facing – 1 piece
- From main fabric 2:
- Back placket - 1 piece
- Front placket - 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Back facing – 1 piece
- Front facing – 1 piece
- From satin:
- Bow - 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- Interface the facings with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch the bust darts on the front. Press darts upwards. Topstitch 0.1 cm from the seam.
- Stitch shoulder and side seams. Overlock seams and press towards the back.
- Stitch side and shoulder edges of the facings. Overlock seams and press towards the front. Overlock the bottom edge of the facings.
- Face the neckline and armholes. Stitch a decorative topstitch along the armhole and neckline 0.1 cm from the edge. Attach the facings to the side seam allowances.
- Stitch the placket pieces. Overlock seams and press towards the back. Attach the plackets to the dress. Overlock the seam and press upwards.
- Hem the bottom of the garment by folding 1 cm, then another 2 cm, and topstitch.
- Fold the bow in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch the ends and the long side, leaving a 15 cm opening on the long side. Turn the bow right side out, shape it, and press. Stitch the opening closed. Attach the bow as shown in the technical drawing. Tie the ends.
