Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: Medium-stretch knit fabric in two colors, made from natural or blended fibers.
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 for the dress bottom – 2.0 cm. Other allowances – 0.7 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST, PRINT OUT THE PAPER PATTERNS AND LAY THEM OUT ON THE FABRIC WIDTH (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH MATERIAL YOU WILL NEED (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- From main fabric 1:
- Center back piece - 2 pieces
- Center front piece – 1 piece on fold
- Sleeve - 2 pieces
- From main fabric 2:
- Side back piece - 2 pieces
- Side front piece – 2 pieces
- Facing — 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
Note: Knit fabric pieces in this model are stitched on a straight stitch machine. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine to maintain elasticity.
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the princess seams of the back and front. Press allowances towards the side seam and serge.
- Stitch and serge the center back seam. Press allowances to the left side.
- Set sleeves into armholes. Serge allowances.
- Stitch the side seam simultaneously with the sleeve seam.
- Stitch the cuff into a loop. Fold in half lengthwise and attach to the bottom of the sleeve. Serge allowance.
- Stitch each facing into a loop. Finish the facings along the inner edge. Turn right side out and attach to the neckline.
- Serge the hem allowance of the dress bottom, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
