Pattern

Fabric & Materials

Fabric recommendations: dress fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. ALSO NEEDED: fusible interfacing, concealed zipper, decorative trim (approximate length indicated on the sleeve pattern piece).

CUTTER'S MUST

IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE INCLUDED. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, THE PATTERNS DO NOT INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 cm; hem allowance for the bottom of the garment and sleeve hem - 3.0 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 (don't forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!

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

Sewing Instructions

1. Reinforce neckline facings with fusible interfacing.
2. Stitch darts on back and front pieces, press allowances towards the center of the pieces. Trim the dart allowance of the upper front part to 1 cm and serge.
3. Stitch upper and lower back parts, press allowances upwards and serge.
4. Serge the center back seam separately on each piece. Stitch the center back seam from the zipper mark to the slit mark, press allowances open. Insert the zipper. Topstitch allowances along the slit 0.2 cm from the edge.
5. Stitch upper and lower front parts, press allowances upwards and serge.
6. Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge. Attach sleeves to the garment, press allowances towards the sleeve and serge. Stitch side seams and lower sleeve seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
7. Stitch shoulder seams of neckline facings, serge the outer edge. Place the dress with the facing right sides together, aligning neckline edges, and stitch. Clip allowances on curves, turn facing to the wrong side and press. Secure facing to shoulder seams and to the zipper tape.
8. Serge the hem allowance of the dress bottom and sleeve hem, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
9. Topstitch trim onto the sleeve.