Pattern

Fabric & Materials

Fabric recommendations: dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers. Also needed: fusible interfacing; concealed zipper.

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 – 1.2 cm; other allowances – 1 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).

• From main fabric:
  • Upper back part - 2 pieces
  • Lower back part - 1 piece
  • Upper front part – 1 piece
  • Lower front part - 1 piece
  • Back facing - 1 piece
  • Front facing - 1 piece
• From fusible interfacing:
  • Back facing - 1 piece
  • Front facing - 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

1. Interface the facings with fusible interfacing.
2. Stitch the waist darts on the upper back and front pieces, press the dart fullness towards the center. Form and secure the pleats on the front neckline, with the fullness directed away from the center.
3. Stitch the center seam of the upper back, press allowances to the left side and overcast. Stitch the upper and lower back parts, press allowances upwards and overcast. Stitch the upper and lower front parts, press allowances upwards and overcast.
4. Overcast the left side seams separately. Stitch the section from the armhole to the first mark and the section from the second mark to the bottom. Press allowances open. Insert the zipper. Stitch the right side seam, press allowances towards the back and overcast.
5. Stitch the shoulder seams. Press allowances towards the back and overcast.
6. Stitch the shoulder and right side seams of the facings, press allowances open. Overcast the lower and left side seams. Place the facing with the garment right sides together and stitch the neckline edge, clip allowances at curves. Turn the piece right side out and press. Stitch the armhole with the facing in two steps: first the back, then the front. Clip allowances at curves, press. Turn under the side edge of the facing and attach it to the zipper tape. Secure the facing to the garment at the side allowances and center seam.
7. Overcast the hem allowance of the dress, press to the wrong side and topstitch.