Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: Medium stretch knit fabric made from natural or blended fibers; solid color knit fabric - companion. Also needed: elastic tape 1.5 cm wide (approximate length indicated on the front pattern piece).
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: Neckline hem allowance – 2 cm, bottom hem allowance — 1.5 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 (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces).
- From main fabric:
- Upper back part - 1 piece on fold
- Upper front part - 1 piece on fold
- From companion fabric:
- Lower front part - 1 piece on fold
- Lower back part — 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- Stitch the center seams on the lower back parts.
- Attach the lower parts to the upper parts. Finish the allowances and press them downwards.
- Stitch the shoulder seams. Finish the allowances and press them towards the back. Finish the side seam and sleeve seam in one go: Along the front side seam, along the front sleeve hem, along the back sleeve hem, and along the back side seam. Stitch the side seams from the bottom to the mark. Fold the sleeve hem allowances inwards and topstitch.
- Finish the allowance, fold inwards and topstitch, leaving an opening. Thread the elastic through the casing and secure the ends.
- Finish the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
