Fabric & Materials
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: low-stretch knit fabric made from natural or blended fibers. ALSO NEEDED: lining fabric, knit fusible interfacing.
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: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance for the garment bottom and sleeve bottom – 3 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 on fold
- Upper front part – 1 piece
- Lower front part – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- From lining fabric:
- Pocket lining – 2 pieces
Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim allowances to 0.6 – 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity.
Sewing Instructions
- Reinforce pieces with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch darts on the front and back. Trim depths with an overlock and press on the front – upwards, on the back – towards the center.
- Attach pocket lining to the upper and lower front parts. Serge allowances. Stitch the upper and lower front parts, right sides together, simultaneously stitching the pocket lining. Serge allowances and press open.
- Stitch shoulder and side seams. Serge allowances and press towards the back.
- Stitch sleeve seam. Serge allowance and press. Set in sleeves, serge allowances and press.
- Stitch shoulder seam of neckline facings. Press allowances open. Serge the outer edge of the facing. Place facings on the neckline and stitch. Turn facings to the wrong side, clipping allowances. Attach facing to shoulder seams.
- Serge the hem allowance of the dress and sleeve, fold inwards and topstitch.
