Fabric & Materials
Pattern pieces made from knit fabrics should be sewn with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.6 – 0.8 cm. Hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity.
Cutting Plan
From main fabric:
- 1. Back – 1 piece
- 2. Front Bodice – 1 piece
- 3. Front Bodice Overlay – 1 piece
- 4. Back Armhole Facing – 4 pieces
- 5. Front Armhole Facing – 4 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Fold back armhole facings right sides together and stitch along the armhole edge.
- Fold front armhole facings right sides together and stitch along the armhole edge.
- Unfold the facings, then fold them along the shoulder edge wrong sides together. Stitch the facings along the shoulder seam. Press the seam towards the back.
- Finish the upper edge of the back and front bodice, as well as 3 open edges of the front bodice overlay. Fold allowances to the wrong side, press and topstitch. Topstitch the upper edge of the front bodice overlay last, first placing a tie underneath it.
- Gather along the armhole edge on the front bodice overlay.
- Attach the front bodice overlay to the front bodice along the armhole.
- Stitch the outer facing to the armhole of the back and front bodice.
- Attach the front bodice overlay to the front bodice along the right side seam. Note: the side seam of the front overlay does not reach the bottom edge of the front bodice by 1.5 cm (hem allowance). Stitch the side seams, inserting a tie into the left seam. Finish the seams and press towards the back.
- Turn the facing allowances inwards and stitch them together.
- Finish the bottom edge of the garment. Fold to the wrong side, press and topstitch.
