5581 SHORT DRESS WITH RELIEVES

 

YOU NEED: natural/mixed fabric; concealed zip of 45 cm length; piping.

 

IF THE PATTERNS HAVE DOUBLE CONTOUR, THE SEAM ALLOWANCE IS PROVIDED,

IF THE PATTERNS HAVE SINGLE CONTOUR, THE SEAM ALLOWANCE IS NOT PROVIDED.

 

SEAM ALLOWANCE: 0 cm for armholes and the neck, 1cm for other seams.

 

NB! Before sewing, print paper patterns and lay them out according to the linen width (from 90 to 150 cm) to find out how much material you need (do not forget about double and symmetric details).

 

WHEN SEWING, BE CAREFUL WITH NOTCHES – THEY MUST BE COINCIDING!

 

CUTTING:

Fabric:

1. Center back part – 2 pieces

2. Middle back part – 2 pieces

3. Side back part – 2 pieces

4. Center front part – 2 pieces

5. Middle front part – 2 pieces

6. Side front part – 2 pieces

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

 

1. Stitch front/back relieves. Do not stitch middle back seam. Neaten relieves and press them toward the center. Press middle front seam apart.

 

2. Neaten middle back seam. Stitch middle back seam up to closure notch. Press middle seam apart, press closure slits. Stitch the zipper in.

 

3. Stitch shoulder edges. Neaten shoulder seams and press them apart.

 

4. Press the piping along the center and overstitch armhole/neckline with it.

 

5. Fold piping’s ends and fix them by hand.

 

6. Stitch dress side edges. Neaten side seams and press them backward.

 

7. Neaten the hem, fold it under and topstitch at 0.5 cm distance from lower edge.