Collared Princess Seam Dress

CUTTER'S MUST

• From main fabric:
1. BACK PANEL - QTY 2
2. FRONT SIDE PANEL - QTY 2
3. FRONT PANEL - QTY 1 on fold
4. BACK SKIRT HALF - QTY 2
5. FRONT SKIRT HALF - QTY 1 on fold
• From accent fabric:
1. COLLAR - QTY 4
• From LINING fabric:
1. BACK PANEL - QTY 2
2. FRONT SIDE PANEL - QTY 2
3. FRONT PANEL - QTY 1 on fold
4. BACK SKIRT HALF - QTY 2
5. FRONT SKIRT HALF - QTY 1 on fold

Sewing Instructions

1. Stitch darts on BACK PANEL pieces from main and LINING fabrics.
2. Fold COLLAR pieces right sides together and stitch along the upper, front, lower, and inner (from NOTCH to back center seam) edges. Clip the SEAM ALLOWANCE near the NOTCH and turn the COLLAR right side out.
3. Stitch the princess seams of the FRONT PANELs on the main fabric pieces, inserting the free lower edges of the COLLAR between them. Stitch the princess seams of the FRONT PANELs on the LINING fabric pieces.
4. Stitch the side edges of the main and LINING fabric pieces.
5. Fold the LINING with the main fabric right sides together and stitch along the upper edge. Fold back the LINING and topstitch it to the SEAM ALLOWANCE 1-2 mm from the seam line.
6. Align the center seam of the COLLAR with the center back edge of the BACK PANEL to form a straight line and secure with a few stitches. Press the SEAM ALLOWANCES of the center back seam to the wrong side, place the ZIPPER underneath, and stitch in place.
7. Stitch the side and center edges of the skirt pieces from main and LINING fabrics. Stitch the skirt from the main fabric to the BODICE from the main fabric; stitch the skirt from the LINING fabric to the BODICE from the LINING fabric. Press the SEAM ALLOWANCES open and stitch them together.
8. Finish the bottom of the garment with a hemmed seam so that the LINING is 2 cm shorter than the main skirt. Secure the front seams near the NOTCH and the COLLAR corners with a few stitches.