Grain line
01 Cut the pattern
pieces
All pattern pieces come with the seam
allowances. The inner line on each pattern
piece is the original pattern without seam
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allowances (sewing line), the outer line is
Sew the shoulder
the seam allowance (cutting line). If you'd
to add your own seam allowances, cut the seams
paper pieces along the inner line, then add
the seam allowances on the fabric. Sew the shoulder seam right sides
together, serge the allowances together,
Make sure to print the file with a scale of then press them towards the back piece.
100% in order to get the right proportions. Alternatively, you can sew the shoulder
seam without the serger by applying the
THE LIST OF GARMENT PIECES: French seam technique or zig-zagging the
allowances together
Top pieces:
Front - 1 piece (+1 if you want lining)
Back - 1 piece (+1 if you want lining)
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Sleeve - 2 pieces
Sew the side
Skirt pieces: seams
Front - 1 piece (+1 if you want lining)
Back - 1 piece (+1 if you want lining) Do the following step to top, skirt
Ruffle - 2 pieces and ruffle.
Additional: Sew the side seam right sides together,
Lace trim - about 5m serge the allowances together, then press
Bias tape - about 2m them towards the back piece. Alternatively,
Bow - 1 unit you can sew the side seam without the
serger by applying the French seam
You need about 2-3m of fabric to make technique or zig-zagging the allowances
this dress depending on the size and together.
width of fabric.
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THIS PATTERN IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. E AM
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ANY USE OF THIS PATTERN WITH THE INTENTION OF
OBTAINING A MONETARY GAIN MUST BE APPROVED BY
SEW BASIS.
04 Mark and
sew darts 05 Attach lace to
sleeve
To sew a straight dart, make sure the point Measure the length of the bottom of the
of the dart is marked on the fabric and the sleeve pattern and cute lace trim the same
ends of the dart are clipped along the length.
edge. With tailor’s chalk, fabric marker or
pencil, draw the dart. Fold the dart, Stitch end of lace trim together (1cm seam
matching up the lines as best as you can. allowance). Stitch again 5mm away from
Lightly pin in place. Eventually you may the first seam. Trim seam close to second
not need to pin unless you’re using a stitching. Press seam to one side.
particularly difficult fabric.
Pin lace to lower edge of sleeve, matching
seams. Stitch through all thickness 1cm
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from raw edge. Serge the allowances
Prepare the together, then press them towards the top.
sleeve Alternatively, you can zig-zagging the
allowances together.
Gather upper edge of sleeve (see
markings on pattern).
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Sew the underarm seam of the sleeve right
side together, then serge the allowances Sew casing for
and press them towards the back part of elastic
the sleeve. Alternatively, you can sew the
underarm seam without the serger by
applying the French seam technique or To form casing, press seam allowances
zig-zagging the allowances together. From towards inside of sleeve, turning in 1cm on
the right side of the sleeve sew the piping raw edge. Stitch through all thickness,
along the bottom edge of the sleeve. The leaving opening as shown.
piping ends should meet each other at the
underarm seam. Fold the piping ends
outwards over the piping at a right angle.
Press the piping.
THIS PATTERN IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.
ANY USE OF THIS PATTERN WITH THE INTENTION OF
OBTAINING A MONETARY GAIN MUST BE APPROVED BY
SEW BASIS.
07 Insert the
elastic
Skirt
Cut elastic the measurement of upper arm, Top
plus 2.5cm. Insert elastic through opening.
Lap ends; hold with saftey pin. Try on and
adjust if necessary. Stitch ends of elastic
securley. Stitch opening, stretching the
fabric while stitching.
08 Add sleeve
to top
With right sides together, pin sleeve into
armhole, matching symbols and underarm
seams. Adjust gathers. Feel free to baste
10 Attach lace trim
to neck line
Because neck line is curved, gather the
before stitching the sleeve to top.
lace trim before pinning to neck line. Then
repeat step 5 (measure the lace trim when
Serge the allowances together, then press
it’s slighty gathered).
them towards the sleeve. Alternatively, you
can zig-zagging the allowances together.
When you have attached the lace trim to
the neckline, finish raw edge with bias
tape.
09 Attach skirt and
ruffle
The skirt will not line up with the side
seams of the top. Lay the top flat and mark
the middle on each side. This is where you
11 Finish the
dress
Last step is to attach the bow to the center
will aligne the side seams of the skirt.
of the neck line. Measure out the middle of
the neck line mark the point with a marker
If you want lace trim between top and skirt,
or needle. Pin the bow. Hand stitch or use
repeat step 5. Make sure to lightly gather
a straight stitch to attach the bow.
the lace before pinning it to the top (this
relieve tension). Gather upper edge of
For a clean finish feel free to top stitch
skirt. With right sides together, pin skirt to
seam allowance.
top. Adjust gathers. Feel free to baste
before stitching the bottom ruffle to skirt.
Repeat this step for ruffle.
Serge the allowances together, then press
them towards the top. Alternatively, you
can zig-zagging the allowances together.
THIS PATTERN IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.
ANY USE OF THIS PATTERN WITH THE INTENTION OF
OBTAINING A MONETARY GAIN MUST BE APPROVED BY
SEW BASIS.
