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 ABOUT THE PATTERN

Materials

Printed patterns
Fabric
Matching thread
Ballpoint needle
Scissors

PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS

This printable PDF pattern is assembled WITHOUT OVERLAPPING THE PAGES. That will
make it easier to assemble and avoid further fitting issues.

The pattern comes in letter size paper.

To print this pattern, go the PDF document. Select FILE -- PRINT.

This will be the layout of your pattern:

It will print 28 pages. Wait until all the pages are printed before taking them from the printer; it will
make it easier to assemble.

When finish printing, place the pages as the layout below. Then use tape to put them together. Now
cut the pieces.

Here is the picture of the printing layout:

Sometimes, there are problems with the printing process and the patterns come in the wrong size (a
little bit smaller).

To avoid this, check the 1 inch square inside of the front bodice pattern. It will help you to see if
the patterns are the correct size.

The PDF pattern comes in sizes from 4 to 22 (US Size).

The colors for each size are:

Size
4: Black
6: Red
8: Green
10: Blue
12: Orange
14: Purple
16: Yellow
18: Pink
20: Light Green
22: Brown

This pattern comes with a 5/8 inch seam allowance, unless indicated otherwise.

Fabric:

Mid weight knit cotton

Yardage:

For 60'' wide fabric: 1 3/4 to 2 yards

For 45'' wide fabrics: sizes 4 to 12 will use 1 3/4 to 2 yards; for sizes 14 to 22 the total yardage should
be 2 1/2 yards.
 INSTRUCTIONS
Please notice that in order to have the best results working with knits you will need a ballpoint
needle and a zig-zag setting on your sewing machine.

1. Place the front bodice pieces and the back bodice piece together, right sides facing. Close the
shoulders

2. Cross the front bodice pieces and pin the sides, including the back bodice sides. Sew along.
3. Fold the neckline area and sew along.

4. Fold the armhole area and sew along

5. Waistband: Sew along the side.

6. Create 3 pleats 1/2 inch wide each. Iron them flat.

7. Place the waistband and the bodice together, right sides facing. Pin and sew along.
8. Skirt: Close the sides of the skirt

9. Place the skit and the waistband together, right sides facing. Pin and sew along
Finish the skirt by making the hemline.

And it is ready to go!