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4 The Pattern Cutting/Marking
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7 SYMBOLS ADJUST IF NEEDED BEFORE CUTTING: AFTER CUTTING:
GRAIN LINE Place on Make adjustments before placing PRESS pattern pieces with a warm dry Transfer markings to WRONG side
3 straight grain of fabric pattern on fabric. iron. PRE-SHRINK fabric by pre-washing of fabric before removing pattern.
parallel to selvage TO LENGTHEN: washables or steam-pressing non- Use pin and chalk method or
Cut pattern washables. dressmaker’s tracing paper and
15 PLACE SOLID LINE on between wheel.
fold of fabric. lengthen or CIRCLE your cutting layout.
16 To Quick Mark:
9 8 14 CENTER FRONT OR shorten lines.
Spread pattern PIN pattern to fabric as shown in Cutting
10 BACK of garment.
evenly, the Layouts. • Snip edge of fabric to mark
12 NOTCHES amount needed notches, ends of fold lines and
C and tape to
• FOR DOUBLE THICKNESS: Fold center lines.
11 DOTS paper.
fabric with RIGHT sides together.

18 17 • Pin mark dots.

CUTTING LINE • FOR SINGLE THICKNESS: Place
TO SHORTEN:
13 At lengthen or
fabric RIGHT side up.
LENGTHEN OR shorten lines,
22 SHORTEN LINES • FOR PILE, SHADED OR ONE WAY
make an even DESIGN FABRICS: Use “with nap”
19 SEAM ALLOWANCE: 5/8" (1.5cm) pleat taking up layouts
unless otherwise stated is included but amount needed.
20 21 24 23 not printed on MULTI-SIZE PATTERNS. Tape in place.
Mark your size with colored felt tip pen.
D When lengthen or shorten lines are SPECIAL CUTTING NOTES
A, B See chart on tissue for how to use MULTI- not given, make adjustments at
1-BODICE FRONT -A,B 13-LOOP -C
2-BODICE BACK -A,B 14-BACK -C,D
SIZE PATTERNS. lower edge of pattern. ★ If layout
shows a piece
✻ Mark small a. SELVAGE

CROSSWISE FOLD

SELVAGE
arrows along both
3-FRONT BAND -A,B 15-FRONT FACING -C,D Sewing extending past
fold, cut out all
selvages indicating
direction of nap or
4-BACK BAND -A,B 16-BACK FACING -C,D • SEW garment following Sewing Directions. pieces except design. Fold fabric
• PIN or machine-baste seams matching notches. piece that crosswise with
C 5-MIDRIFF FRONT AND BACK -A,B 17-FRONT BAND -C,D extends.

✁
RIGHT sides
• STITCH 5/8" (1.5 cm) seams unless otherwise stated.
6-SKIRT FRONT AND BACK -A,B 18-BACK BAND -C,D together, and cut SELVAGES
• PRESS seams open unless otherwise indicated clipping when necessary so along fold (a).
7-POCKET -A,B 19-SLEEVE -C seams will lie flat. Open out
• TRIM seams to reduce bulk, as shown below. fabric to single Turn one fabric SELVAGE
8-FRONT -C,D 20-PLACKET -C thickness. Cut layer around so b.
extending arrows on both
9-UPPER POCKET -C,D 21-SLEEVE FACING -C piece on layers go in the
A, B D RIGHT side of same direction.
10-TAB -C,D 22-CUFF AND TIE END -C
fabric in Place RIGHT sides
11-LOWER POCKET -C,D 23-FRONT ARMHOLE FACING -D position together (b).
Trim enclosed Trim corners Clip inner Notch outer shown.
12-FLAP -C,D 24-BACK ARMHOLE FACING -D seams into layers curves curves SELVAGES

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Cutting pattern printed
side down
★ See
SPECIAL
DRESS SKIRT A,B INTERFACING A VESTIDO - PARA MALLAS
Layouts pattern printed
side up
✻ CUTTING
NOTES
USE PIECES 5 6 7 USE PIECES 3 4 5
SELVAGE
ESTIRABLES SOLAMENTEA
USE LAS PIEZAS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
5 7 SELVAGES 4 20" TO 25" (51CM TO 64CM) FUSIBLE 4 1 58" 60" (150CM) CON PELUSA / TODAS LAS TALLAS
ALL SIZES 3
POSITION OF PATTERN PIECES MAY VARY SLIGHTLY ACCORDING 3A 44" 45" (115CM) SEL. B CORPIÑO DEL VESTIDO - PARA
TO YOUR PATTERN SIZE WITH NAP MALLAS ESTIRABLESSOLAMENTE
5 FOLD USE LAS PIEZAS 1 2 3 4
6 6
SIZES 6 8 10 12 14
2 58" 60" (150CM) CON PELUSA / TODAS LAS TALLAS
FOLD
A DRESS- SIZED FOR STRETCH FALDA DEL VESTIDO
C JACKET
KNITS ONLY 5 SELVAGE
USE PIECES 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
USE LAS PIEZAS 5 6 7
3A 44" 45" (115CM) CON PELUSA/ TALLAS 6 8 10 12 14
USE PIECES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CUT ONE OF PIECE 13 15 17 12 21 SELVAGES
SEL.
3B 44" 45" (115CM) 7 3B 44" 45" (115CM) CON PELUSA/ TALLAS 16 18 20 22
5A 44" 45" (115CM)
WITH NAP WITH NAP 3C 58" 60" (150CM) CON PELUSA/ TALLAS 6 8 10 12
1 58" 60" (150CM) 3 FOLD 6 6 19 14 9
SIZES 16 18 20 22 ALL SIZES 8 3D 58" 60" (150CM) CON PELUSA/ TALLAS 14 16 18 20 22
WITH NAP 1 4 11
5 18
4 FOLD
ALL SIZES SELS. A, B ENTRETELA
13 16 12 20 10 22 FOLD
USE LAS PIEZAS 3 4 5
6 6 2 7 FOLD 20" A 25" (51CM A 64CM)ADHESIVA
4
15 13 17 22 SELS. TODAS LAS TALLAS
7
FOLD 9
3C 58" 60" (150CM) 6 5 5B 58" 60" (150CM) C CHAQUETA
WITH NAP WITH NAP 8 12
SELS. USE LAS PIEZAS 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
7 19
SIZES 6 8 10 12 6 SIZES 6 8 10 12 14 CORTAR UNO DE LA PIEZA 13
5 12
B DRESS BODICE- SIZED FOR 14 11
5A 44" 45" (115CM) CON PELUSA / TODAS LAS TALLAS
FOLD
STRETCH KNITS ONLY 10 18 16 20 21 FOLD
5B 58" 60" (150CM) CON PELUSA/ TALLAS 6 8 10 12 14
5C 58" 60" (150CM) CON PELUSA/ TALLAS 16 18 20 22
USE PIECES 1 2 3 4 FOLD 7 SELVAGE
13 20 22 17 SELS.
2 58" 60" (150CM) 2 SEL. SELVAGE(S) / SEL.(S)= ORILLAS
4 11
WITH NAP SEL. 3D 58" 60" (150CM) 5 FOLD= DOBLEZ
3 5C 58" 60" (150CM) 14 9 CROSSWISE FOLD= DOBLEZ TRANSVERSAL
WITH NAP
ALL SIZES 3 WITH NAP 15
SIZES 14 16 18 20 22 19
SEL. 6 6 8
4 SIZES 16 18 20 22
1
VER LA PAGINA 2
FOLD
FOLD CUTTING LAYOUTS CONTINUE ON PAGE 2 18 16 10 2112 FOLD

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SELVAGES
9 17 SELVAGES
11 ENTRETELA
18 6B 44" 45" (115CM) 10

CROSSWISE
16 USE LAS PIEZAS 12 15 16 17 18 22
INTERFACING 12
8 14
INTERFACING 5D 20" A 25" (51CM A 64CM)ADHESIVA
17 WITH NAP SELVAGES
USE PIECES 12 15 16 17 18 22 18 TODAS LAS TALLAS
15 SIZES 18 20 22 USE PIECES 12 15 16 17 18 23 24 17

FOLD
5D 20" TO 25" (51CM TO 64CM) FUSIBLE 18 12

CROSSWISE
22 15 23 12 24 12 16 FOLD
ALL SIZES SELVAGES 6D 20" TO 25" (51CM TO 64CM) FUSIBLE 16 23 D CHALECO
24 USE LAS PIEZAS 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 23 24
ALL SIZES 15

FOLD
6A 44" 45" (115CM) CON PELUSA/ TALLAS 6 8 10 12 14 16
17 SELVAGES SELVAGES 6B 44" 45" (115CM) CON PELUSA/ TALLAS 18 20 22
D VEST 17 SELVAGES
15 6C 58" 60" (150CM) CON PELUSA/ TODAS LAS TALLAS
USE PIECES 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 23 24 23
6C 58" 60" (150CM) 14 10
6A 44" 45" (115CM) 14 8 WITH NAP 11 9 ENTRETELA
8 24 USE LAS PIEZASS 12 15 16 17 18 23 24
WITH NAP 11 23
9 ALL SIZES
18 16 6D 20" A 25" (51CM A 64CM)ADHESIVA
SIZES 6 8 10 12 14 16 TODAS LAS TALLAS
12 15 10 16 12 24 FOLD 12 17 18 FOLD

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Sewing Directions SIMPLY THE BEST TECHNIQUES FOR 5 5. With RIGHT sides together, pin midriff to lower edge of
bodice, matching centers and RIGHT side seams, having raw
FABRIC
KEY
RIGHT SIDE WRONG SIDE INTERFACING LINING
OVERLOCK SERGER edges even. Baste.

6. Stitch midriff facing sections together at RIGHT side seam.

The Serger can be used alone or as a supplement to your conventional Pin RIGHT side of facing to WRONG side of lower edge of
Read General Directions on page 1 before you begin. sewing machine as a Fast, Efficient, Functional way to sew these bodice, matching centers and RIGHT side seams, having raw
garments.
edges even. Stitch/Serge.
CHECK FIT: Because, Overlock sewing stitches, trims and finishes all in For conventional machine - trim seam. Press midriff and
SIMPLY THE BEST TECHNIQUES FOR SEWING one operation, it is VERY important to Check Fit before stitching seams. facing down. Baste raw edges together.
KNITS Using matching color thread, baste seams and try garment on. If no
adjustments are needed, overlock seams along basting.
NEEDLES 7 7. To gather upper edges of skirt front and back sections, stitch
• Use a ball point or stretch needle in a medium-weight size. along seam line and 1/4" (6mm) INSIDE seam line, using a
MACHINE SETTINGS long machine-stitch, starting and stopping 5/8” (1.5cm) from
• Narrow zigzag stitch or a stretch stitch. side edges
• Decrease pressure on presser foot for heavy sweater knits; increase
8. FOR RIGHT POCKET: Apply pocket to skirt front and back
pressure for lingerie knits.
as follows:
SEAMS 9 10
8 With RIGHT sides together, pin pocket to skirt front and back,
• Stretch knits need seams that are supple enough to “give” with the matching large dots, having raw edges even.
fabric. You can sew them with straight stitches, zigzag stitches or one Stitch in 3/8" (1cm) seam.
of the stretch stitches built into many conventional machines, or on TWO THREAD THREE THREAD FOUR THREAD
W/ SAFETY STITCH
ROLLED HEM
your serger. 9. Press seam toward pocket, pressing pocket out.
Seams: The three thread overlock is ideal for major seams such
as...shoulder, side, underarm and sleeve seams. 10. Pin front to back at RIGHT side seam, matching large dots. In
one continuous stitching, stitch side seam and pocket,
For stress areas such as crotch seams and armholes, the four thread squaring stitching at large dots.
overlock/safety stitch is best...OR, use a three thread overlock, and
stitch along seam with a conventional machine to reinforce. 11. Clip garment back seam allowance at ends of pocket, as
shown. Press seam open above and below clips. Press
Edge Finishes: The two or three thread overlock stitch is a perfect finish
for edges of facings and hems...and a fast, easy Clean Finish for seam 11 13 pocket toward front.
allowances in unlined garments where seams are pressed open. 12
12. FOR LEFT POCKET: Apply pocket sections to front as
Rolled Hem: A great, Narrow Hem alternative for finishing circular skirts, follows:
ruffles, shawls and lingerie. See your sewing machine manual for
instructions. Using small stitches, stitch along seam line for 1" (2.5cm) on
either side of large dots on LEFT front edge.

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DRESS A, B 13. With RIGHT sides together, pin pocket to LEFT front,
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matching large dots, having raw edges even. Stitch seam
1. Stay-stitch upper edge of bodice front and bodice back 1/4" between large dots. Back-stitch at large dots to reinforce
(6mm) from cut edges in direction of arrows. seam.
This stitching stays in permanently and helps prevent
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stretching on curved edges. 15 16 14. Press seam toward front on WRONG side, pressing pocket
Stay-stitching will not be shown in the following illustrations. out.

2. To stabilize LEFT side edges of bodice front and bodice back, 15. With RIGHT sides together, pin remaining pocket section to
cut 3/4” (2cm) wide strips of fusible interfacing. On WRONG front and pocket, matching large dots. Stitch pockets together
side, pin a strip to LEFT side edges of bodice sections. Cut between large dots. Back-stitch at large dots to reinforce
off excess even with upper and lower edges. Fuse in place, seam.
following manufacturers directions.
16. Clip front seam allowance to large dots, as shown.
NOTE: Left side seam is not stitched until invisible zipper is
applied. 17 19
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3 4 17. Press pocket to INSIDE.

3. Stitch/Serge bodice front to bodice back at RIGHT side 18. Bring front seam allowance above and below clips to
seam. OUTSIDE over pocket seam allowance. Baste.

4. Apply fusible interfacing to WRONG side of two midriff front 19. With RIGHT sides together, pin skirt to lower edge of midriff,
and back sections, following manufacturer’s directions. matching centers and RIGHT side seams, having raw edges
Remaining midriff sections will be referred to as facings. even. Pull up gathering stitches to fit. Baste. Stitch/Serge.
Stitch midriff front and back at RIGHT side seam. Press seam toward skirt.

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NOTE: Stitch the invisible zipper using an invisible zipper foot. STAY-STITCHING JACKET C OR VEST D
Before you begin, be sure to line up your needle with the
center of the invisible zipper foot or you may break your 1 1. Stay-stitch front and back neck edges 1/2" (1.3cm) from cut
20 21 needle. It will be necessary to adjust the length of your edge in direction of arrows.
zipper to the measurement of the garment opening This stitching stays in permanently and helps prevent
between notch and lower large dot. stretching on curved edges.
Stay-stitching will not be shown in the following illustrations.
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20. Open zipper and press tape flat. Do not press coils. (Use a 2. To make dart seam in front, with RIGHT sides together, bring
light setting on iron). broken lines together carefully matching small dots.
On OUTSIDE, pin RIGHT side of zipper face down on LEFT On INSIDE, place pins at RIGHT angles to the broken lines.
front edge of zipper opening. Have coil along the seam line, Stitch the dart seam from outer edge to the point.
tape within the seam allowance and the top stop at notch, as TIP- To prevent a “bubble” at the point, make the last few
shown. Hand-baste along center of tape. Position zipper foot stitches right on the fold and leave the thread ends long
at top of zipper. With RIGHT groove of foot over coil, stitch enough to tie a knot. DO NOT back-stitch at the point.
along tape to the slider, being careful not to catch in opening Press the dart seam flat along the stitching to “blend” the
edge of pocket. Back-stitch to reinforce. 3 stitches, then press dart toward center.

21. Pin remaining half of zipper to LEFT back side of zipper 3. To EDGE FINISH upper raw edge of upper pocket...stitch
opening between notch and lower large dot, in same manner. under 1/4" (6mm), zig-zag, OR overlock/serge. Turn upper
22 Make sure that the upper and lower edges of garment are
4 edge to OUTSIDE along fold line, forming facing. Stitch along
even and that midriff seams match. Hand-baste along the 5 seam line on raw edges.
23 center of tape. Position zipper foot at top of zipper tape with
LEFT groove over coil. Stitch along tape to the slider. Back- 4. Turn facing to INSIDE, turning under raw edges along
stitch to reinforce. stitching; press. Slip-stitch facing.

22. Close zipper and check that it is invisible from the OUTSIDE. 5. On OUTSIDE, pin pocket to front, placing upper corners at
Open zipper for a few inches. Pin LEFT side seam together large dots. Stitch 1/4” (6mm) from side and lower edges.
above zipper. Position zipper foot all the way to the LEFT so
the needle goes down through the outer notch. Start stitching 6 6. Fold tab in half lengthwise, with RIGHT sides together, having
24 seam 1/4" (6mm) above highest stitch and slightly to the raw edges even. Stitch across ends in a 3/8” (1cm) seam.
LEFT. Stitch seam to upper edge. Trim seam and corners.
To stitch seam below lower large dot, pull free ends of zipper
tape away from seam allowance. Pin LEFT side seam 7. Turn tab; press. Machine-baste 3/8" (1cm) from raw edge.
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together below zipper. Keep zipper foot in same position. On OUTSIDE, pin tab to front, placing basting along tab line,
Start stitching seam 1/4" (6mm) below lowest stitch and matching small dots, as shown. Stitch along basting. Trim
slightly to the LEFT. Stitch seam for about 3" (7.5cm). close to stitching. Turn tab down; press. Stitch tab in place
1/4” (6mm) from finished edge, as shown.
23. Stitch remainder of seam using a regular presser foot. If you Prepare and stitch lower pockets to front same as upper
prefer, stitch ends of zipper tape to seam allowance. 8 pockets.
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24. Press pocket toward front.
8. Pin fusible interfacing to WRONG side of two flap sections.
25. Apply fusible interfacing to WRONG side of one front band Remaining flap sections will be used as facings. Cut
section, following manufacturer’s directions. Remaining band diagonally across corners that will be enclosed with seams.
section will be used as band facing. 9 Fuse interfacing in place, following manufacturer’s directions.
26 With RIGHT sides together, stitch facing to flap in a 3/8”
26. Press under seam allowance on shoulder edge of band (1cm) seam, leaving edge with small dots open. Trim seam
facing; trim to 1/4” (6mm). With RIGHT sides together, pin and corners. Clip curves.
facing to band, matching centers and having raw edges even.
Stitch neck and armhole edges in a 3/8” (1cm) seam. Trim 9. Turn flap; press. Machine-baste 3/8" (1cm) from raw edge.
seam; clip curves. On OUTSIDE, top-stitch 1/4” (6mm) from finished edge.
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On OUTSIDE, pin flap to front, placing basting along flap line,
matching small dots, as shown. Stitch along basting. Trim
27. Turn facing to INSIDE; press. close to stitching. Turn flap down; press. Top-stitch 1/4”
28 (6mm) from upper edge.

28. Prepare and stitch back band sections together same as 10

front band. With RIGHT sides together, stitch front band to LOOPS AND TIES C
back band at shoulder seams, being careful not to catch
edges of facing. Trim seam. Press open. Slip seam allowance 10. Fold loop in half lengthwise, with RIGHT sides together,
under facing. Slip-stitch shoulder edges of facing together. 11 having raw edges even. Stitch long edge in 1/4” (6mm) seam.
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12
30 29. Open out facings at armhole edges. With RIGHT sides 11. Turn loop; press. Stitch close to seamed edge.
together, stitch front to back at side seams from lower edge 13
band to lower edge of facing. Press facing to INSIDE. Pin raw
edges together. Machine-stitch 1/4” (6mm) from raw edge. 12. Cut four loops each 5” (12.5cm) long. Fold each loop in half
having raw ends even forming a point on opposite end, as
30. With RIGHT sides together, pin band to upper edge of 14 shown. Tack center edges together 5/8” (1.5cm) from ends.
bodice, matching centers and side seams. Baste, clipping
band to stitching as necessary. Stitch in a 3/8” (1cm) seam. 13. On OUTSIDE, pin loops to RIGHT front over small dots,
Press seam toward band. If you prefer, finish seams with a having raw edges even. Baste raw edges together.
zig zag stitch or overlock/serge.
31 14. For ties, cut eight pieces of ribbon, each 9-1/2” (24cm) long.
On OUTSIDE, pin the ends of two ribbon sections over each
31. Mark length. Press up hem along marking. Mark depth of small dot on LEFT front, having raw edges even. Baste
hem; trim evenly. To EDGE FINISH the raw edge...stitch across ends.
under 1/4" (6mm), zig-zag, OR overlock/serge. Slip-stitch If you prefer, narrowly hem the ends of ribbon or cut
hem in place. diagonally to prevent fraying.

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28. Press under 1/4" (6mm) on upper end and long edge of
15. Stitch/Serge center back seam of back. Stitch/Serge front to
15 16 placket.
back at shoulder and side seams. 29
17 16. Pin fusible interfacing to WRONG side of front and back
facing sections. Cut diagonally across corners that will be 29. Fold placket along fold line. Baste pressed edges of placket
enclosed with seams. Fuse interfacing in place, following over seam and sleeve, as shown. Stitch close to basted
manufacturer’s directions. Stitch shoulder seams of facing edges of placket, continuing to stitch close to folded edge,
sections. keeping finished back edge free.
To EDGE FINISH unnotched edge...stitch 1/4" (6mm) from
edge, turn under along stitching and stitch OR zig-zag over
the edge OR overlock/serge over the edge. 30

17. With RIGHT sides together, pin facing to garment, matching 31

30. Stitch/Serge underarm seam of sleeve.
centers back and shoulder seams. Stitch front and neck
edges. Trim seam and corners; clip curves. To ease top of sleeve and gather lower edge of sleeve
between notches, stitch along seam line and 1/4” (6mm)
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18. Turn facing to INSIDE, turning out loops and ties for View C; INSIDE, seam line using a long machine-stitch.
press. Baste lower edges together.
To keep the facing from rolling to OUTSIDE, secure it at the
seam allowances by tacking it by hand, stitching in the ditch 31. Apply fusible interfacing to WRONG side of cuff and tie end,
19 or using a small piece of fusible web. following manufacturer’s directions.
Top-stitch 1/4” (6mm) from finished front and neck edges. With RIGHT sides together, pin sleeve to cuff and tie end,
matching small and large dots. Pull up gathering stitches to
19. Apply fusible interfacing to WRONG side of two front band fit. Baste. Stitch between small and large dots. Trim seam.
and one back band section, following manufacturer’s Press seam toward cuff.
directions. Remaining front band and back band sections will
be used as facings. Stitch/Serge front band to back band at
side seams.
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32 32. Fold cuff and tie end in half lengthwise, with RIGHT sides
33 together, matching large and small dots. Stitch one end from
20. With RIGHT sides together, pin band to lower edge of
fold to small dots, as shown. Stitch remaining end to large
garment, matching centers back and side seams. Front
dots, as shown. Trim seams and corners.
edges of band will extend 5/8” (1.5cm) beyond finished front
edges. Stitch. Trim seam. Press seam toward band, pressing 33. Turn cuff and tie end RIGHT side out; press. Press under 5/8”
garment out. (1.5cm) on remaining raw edges of cuff and tie.
21 On INSIDE, pin pressed edges of cuff and tie over seam,
placing pins on OUTSIDE, Top-stitch cuff and tie close to
21. Stitch/Serge band facing sections together at side seams. seam, catching in pressed edge on INSIDE, continuing to
Press under 1/2” (1.3cm) on notched edge of facing; stitch close to all edges and removing pins as you come to
trim to 1/4” (6mm). With RIGHT sides together, pin facing to them.
band, matching centers back, side seams and having raw
edges even. Stitch. Trim seam; clip curves. 34. Slip short tie end through two D-rings and fold along fold line.
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On INSIDE, turn under 3/8” (1cm) on raw edge and stitch in
22 place, connecting with placket stitching.
22. Turn facing to INSIDE; press. Pin pressed edge of facing over
seam, placing pins on OUTSIDE. Pressed edge of facing 35. Turn sleeve RIGHT side out.
extends 1/8” (3mm) beyond seam. On OUTSIDE, stitch in the Hold garment WRONG side out with armhole toward you.
ditch of seam, catching in edge of facing on INSIDE and 35 With RIGHT sides together, pin sleeve to armhole edge with
removing pins as you come to them. Top-stitch 1/4” (6mm) center small dot at shoulder seam, matching underarm
from outer edges of band. seams and remaining small dots. Pull up ease stitches to fit.
23 To distribute fullness evenly, slide fabric along bobbin threads
until there are no puckers or tucks on the seam line. Baste.
SLEEVES C Stitch/Serge.
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For conventional machine - Stitch again 1/8" (3mm) from first
23. To reinforce small dots on lower edge of sleeve, stitch along stitching. Trim seam below notches close to stitching. Press
stitching line for about 1” (2.5cm). Clip diagonally to small only the seam allowance, shrinking out fullness.
dots, as shown.

24. Fold sleeve facing in half lengthwise, with WRONG sides

together. Baste raw edges together. On OUTSIDE, pin facing 36 ARMHOLE FACING D
to back edge of opening, matching small dots and placing 36. Pin fusible interfacing to WRONG side of front and back
basting along seam line. Stitch in a 1/4” (6mm) seam. armhole facings. Fuse interfacing in place Following
25 26 manufacturer’s directions. Stitch shoulder seam of armhole
37 facing sections, matching double notches.
25. Turn facing to INSIDE; press. Stitch inner edge of facing in
To EDGE FINISH unnotched edge...stitch 1/4" (6mm) from
place, squaring stitching at upper small dot as shown.
edge, turn under along stitching and stitch OR zig-zag over
the edge OR overlock/serge over the edge.
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26. Pin RIGHT side of placket to WRONG side of sleeve, 37. Stitch underarm seam. With RIGHT sides together, stitch
matching small dots, as shown. Stitch along stitching lines on facing to armhole edge, matching shoulder and underarm
sleeve placket. seams. Stitch/Serge.
27 For conventional machine - trim seam; clip curves.
27. Turn placket and clipped corners to OUTSIDE, pressing 38. Turn facing to INSIDE; press. To keep the facing from rolling
seams toward placket. Pin upper edge of placket and end of to OUTSIDE, secure it at the seam allowances by tacking it
opening together, matching small dots. Stitch between small by hand. On OUTSIDE, top-stitch armhole 1/4” (6mm) from
dots. Press seam toward sleeve. finished edge.

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