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Lana
Beginner 2t -12

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Serge or zig zag stitch your seams. This will prevent the fabric from
fraying.
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Top stitch using a slightly longer stitch length (3.0) for a professional look.
To sew a gathering stitch, lengthen your stitch to the longest length. Raise
your tension to the highest setting. Sew 1/4” down from the raw edge. Most
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Sewing with knits

Always cut your pieces out with the stretch going widthwise.

Use good quality knits. Slinky, thin, warped knits are not ideal and will cause fit issues. I like
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about a 7-9 ounce knit with 50-75% stretch. To determine the amount of stretch, take 4” of
knit and stretch it. Every inch past 4” is 25%.
Always prewash your knits. Knit fabrics shrink a lot. If you do not prewash, the sizing will be
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Sew your knits using a ballpoint needle. This will prevent tearing of your fabric.
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Notes
All seam allowances are 3/8” unless otherwise
noted.
All measurements are in inches.
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Fabric recommendations: knit fabric such as

cotton lycra, double brushed poly, jersey knits.
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Chest

Waist
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Hips

Inseam
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Height
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Print Guides
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Page numbers to print

Empire
Dropwaist Bodice Top Top Circle Skirt Dress Circle Skirt
Bodice
2t 13-15,17-19 13-15,17-19 13-15,17-19,21-23 25-26,29-30 25-27,29-30
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3t 13-15,17-19 13-15,17-19 13-15,17-19,21-23 25-26,29-30 25-27,29-31

4 13-15,17-19 13-15,17-19 13-15,17-19,21-24 25-27,29-30 25-27,29-31,33
5 13-15,17-19 13-15,17-19,21-23 13-15,17-19,21-24 25-27,29-30 25-27,29-31,33-34
6 13-15,17-19 13-15,17-19,21-23 13-15,17-19,21-24 25-27,29-31 25-27,29-31,33-34
7 13-15,17-19 13-15,17-19,21-23 13-15,17-19,21-24 25-27,29-31 25-31,33-34
8 13-15,17-19 13-15,17-19,21-23 13-15,17-19,21-24 25-27,29-31,33 25-35
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10 13-15,17-19 13-15,17-19,21-23 13-15,17-19,21-24 25-27,29-30,33-34 25-35

12 13-15,17-19 13-15,17-19,21-23 13-15,17-19,21-24 25-27,29-30,33-34 25-35

Page Layout Print

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Sizing
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All measurements are in inches.

2t 3t 4 5 6 7 8 10 12
Chest 20.5 21.5 22.5 23 24 25 26 28 30
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Waist 21 21.5 22 22.5 23 23.5 24 25 26

Hips 21 22 23 24 25 27.5 28.5 30 32
Height 35 38 41 44 46.5 50.5 52.5 55 58

finished length
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Top shoulder to hem

2t 3t 4 5 6 7 8 10 12
Top 15 15.5 16 16.75 17.25 17.75 19 19.75 20.75
Dress 19.25 20.75 22.25 25 26.25 28 29.75 30.5 31.75
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Chest ease is negative 1.5” on all sizes

fabric requirements
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(Based on 54”/55” fabric)

Dropwaist
Empire Bodice &
bodice & Skirt Skirt
Lining Top
Lining (Circle) (Gathered)
(each)
(each)
2t 3/8 1/2 5/8 1 1/2
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3t 3/8 1/2 5/8 1 1/8 7/8

4 3/8 1/2 5/8 1 1/4 1
5 3/8 1/2 5/8 1 1/4 1
6 1/2 1/2 3/4 1 3/8 1 1/8
7 1/2 5/8 3/4 1 3/8 1 1/8
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8 1/2 5/8 3/4 1 1/2 1 1/4

10 1/2 5/8 3/4 1 5/8 1 1/4
12 1/2 3/4 3/4 1 5/8 1 3/8

materials / notions
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Knit Fabric Steam-a-seam (optional, for hem)

Clear Elastic (optional - for bodice/ skirt seam)

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Cutting Chart
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All measurements are in inches.

Empire Bodice Dropwaist Bodice

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Dress Skirt Dress Skirt

(Cut 2 LxW) (Cut 2 LxW)

2t 13.5 x 26 10.5 x 26
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3t 14.75 x 27 11.25 x 27
4 16 x 28 12.5 x 28
5 17.25 x 28 13.25 x 28
6 18.25 x 29 14.25 x 29
7 19.25 x 30 14.75 x 30
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8 20.75 x 32 16 x 32
10 22 x 33 17 x 33
12 22.5 x 34 17 x 34
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Step 1
Lay your front main bodice/ top right side up. Lay your front
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lining piece on top of it, right sides together, matching up the

raw edges. Sew the armholes, ties, neckline and back around
to the other armhole.. Repeat this step with your back pieces.
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Step 2
Trim your curve seam allowance to 1/4” or use pinking shears.
Turn right side out by pulling the ties through the main/ lining
pieces. Repeat with all pieces. Press flat.
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Step 3
Take your lining piece and flip it up and away from the main
fabrics. Both the lining and main fabrics will be right sides up
now.
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Step 4
Take the back piece and lay it on the front piece, right sides
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together. Match up the side seams. Sew/ serge the side seams.

Top version, continue below.

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Gathered Dress version, skip to step 7.

Circle Dress version, skip to step 9.

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Step 5
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With your top wrong sides out, flip the lining up like you did
in step 4. Now take the lining and fold it down to one side
(doesn’t matter if it is front or back). Sew about 2” from the
bottom up, being sure to backstitch at the beginning and end.
Repeat with the other side. This will secure the lining in place.
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Step 6
Sew/ serge the hem of your top. Fold the hem up 1/2” and
press. Topstitch in place 3/8” from the edge.
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Step 7
Take your skirt pieces and lay them on top of each other, right
sides together. Sew/ serge the two side seams.

Circle skirt, skip to step 9.

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Step 8
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Sew a gathering stitch along the top of your skirt. Gather the
skirt to be the same width as the bodice.
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Step 9
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Place the skirt right sides together with the bodice. Sew/ serge
in place.
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Step 10
Serge or zig zag stitch along the bottom hem of your skirt. Fold
up 1/2” and press. Topstitch in place 3/8” from the edge.
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Step 11
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Take a front and back tie and tie into a knot. Repeat with
other side.
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Cover photo courtesy of Mai Anh Tr

Fabric used for steps is from Art Gallery Fabrics.

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3t 14.75 x 27 11.25 x 27
4 16 x 28 12.5 x 28
5 17.25 x 28 13.25 x 28
6 18.25 x 29 14.25 x 29
7 19.25 x 30 14.75 x 30
8 20.75 x 32 16 x 32
10 22 x 33 17 x 33
12 22.5 x 34 17 x 34

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