Long Ruffled Robe with Bell Sleeves

CUTTER'S MUST

• BACK PANEL – 2 QTY
• FRONT PANEL - 2 QTY
• SLEEVE - 2 QTY
• Upper SLEEVE FLOUNCE – 2 QTY
• Lower SLEEVE FLOUNCE – 2 QTY

Sewing Instructions

1. Stitch the waist darts on the BACK PANEL and the bust darts on the FRONT PANEL. Press the waist darts towards the center of the pieces, and the bust darts upwards.
2. Stitch the center back seam of the BACK PANEL. Press the seam allowances to the left side and serge.
3. Stitch the shoulder and side seams. Press the seams towards the BACK PANEL and serge.
4. Cut a TRIM STRIP from the main fabric (width and approximate length are indicated on the FRONT PANEL piece). Stitch all pieces together into a loop, press the seams open and serge. Finish one of the long sides with a rolled hem, stitch along the other side with loosely tensioned stitches and gather to the desired length (indicated on the FRONT PANEL piece). Attach the TRIM STRIP to the neckline edge of the BACK PANEL and FRONT PANEL, the front and bottom edges, press the seam towards the garment, serge and topstitch 0.1 cm from the attachment seam.
5. Stitch and serge the SLEEVE edge.
6. Stitch the upper and lower FLOUNCES together, press the seams towards the lower FLOUNCE and serge. Attach the FLOUNCE to the bottom of the SLEEVE (the upper FLOUNCE is inserted between the NOTCHES), press the seam towards the FLOUNCE and serge.
7. Cut a TRIM STRIP from the main fabric (width and approximate length are indicated on the lower FLOUNCE piece). Stitch all pieces together into a loop, press the seams open and serge. Finish one of the long sides with a rolled hem, stitch along the other side with loosely tensioned stitches and gather to the desired length (indicated on the lower FLOUNCE piece). Attach the TRIM STRIP to the bottom edge of the FLOUNCE, press the seam towards the FLOUNCE, serge and topstitch 0.1 cm from the attachment seam.
8. Set the SLEEVES into the armholes, easing the SLEEVE cap. Serge the seam.
9. Cut ties from the main fabric, 10 cm long each and 4 cm wide. Press the tie in half lengthwise, right side out. Then unfold and press the longitudinal edges towards the marked center line. Fold the tie along the center line, aligning the folds, and topstitch 0.1 cm from the edge. Attach the ties to the TRIM STRIP attachment seam at the lower part of the front neckline.