Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: Medium-stretch knit fabric made from natural or blended fibers. You will also need: elastic 0.5 cm wide, bias tape.
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, back neckline edge, back and front armhole edges, front placket edge from shoulder seam to mark – 1.5 cm, top edge of front – 0 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!
- From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece
- Front – 1 piece
- Front placket – 2 pieces
Tip: Knit fabric pieces 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 to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlock machine.
Sewing Instructions
- Topstitch elastic to the front according to the markings. Finish the top edge of the front with bias tape. Stitch the resulting corner on the bias tape.
- Attach the front to the plackets, clip the seam allowances at the notch, press towards the placket, and serge.
- Stitch the side and shoulder seams, press seam allowances towards the back, and serge.
- Serge the bottom edge of the garment, armhole edges, back neckline edge, and the unfinished edge of the front placket. Fold to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.
