A9077

UK Sizes 8 - 16
9 Pattern Pieces
1. Take Measurements

Compare your measurements with those on

pattern envelope. Pattern includes seam
allowance and ease for comfortable fit. Adjust
pattern before you cut.
Always keep grain line straight.

TO SHORTEN: Determine how much you must

decrease length. Measure that distance above
adjustment: line and draw line parallel to adjustment line.
Pin lines together.
TO LENGTHEN: On a strip of paper, draw two lines marking
extra length you need. Cut pattern on adjustment line
and pin to paper strip, spreading required amount.
Adjust all corresponding pieces such as facings, etc.

2. Prepare your Fabric

Be certain that all fabrics; including interfacings,
are pre-shrunk. Fabric should be grain perfect —
crosswise threads at right angles to selvages
(the woven edge).

TO STRAIGHTEN: Tear across each end if

possible; or draw thread, then cut on line of drawn
thread. Fabric should be perfectly smooth when
folded with all edges pinned together evenly. If
crosswise threads of fabric are not at perfect right
angles to the selvage, press on straight grain until
crosswise threads are squared with selvedge.
Selvages that draw may have to be clipped every few inches.
Perfect grain means your design will fit well, and keep its shape.
3. Use Cutting Layout

Diagrams below show how to lay pattern pieces

on fabric. Circle layout you plan to use.
When fold is indicated, fold fabric with right
sides together; for single thickness of fabric, lay
pattern on right side.
To cut each piece grain perfect, place pattern
with arrows parallel to edge of fabric
Measure carefully!
Where broken line indicates fold of fabric; place
pattern with line exactly on fold of fabric. Pin pattern
to fabric along grain line and near seam lines with
pins at right angles to edges. Cut exactly on cutting line,
notches outward.
Margins fall away as you cut.

4. Mark Accurately
WITH TRACING PAPER AND TRACING WHEEL;
Coated side of tracing paper is always placed against
wrong side of fabric. For double layers of fabric, slip
one piece of paper under the fabric and the other
between the pattern piece and the fabriC. Use tracing
wheel to transfer construction details to fabric.
If markings need to be indicated on right side
of fabric, baste through by hand or machine.
WITH TAILOR'S TACKS: Use long double thread.
Take a small stitch through pattern and fabric;
back-stitch in same place leaving long loop. Clip
loops. Remove pattern. Separate fabric. Clip
throughthreads leaving tuft on each side.
Be sure you have marked all construction lines before removing pattern.
CUTTING LAYPLANS When pinning pattern to your fabric do not have cutting lines overlap.
UK SIZES 8 - 12 Read notes before starting to cut.

48” Non-Directional 54” Non-Directional

Fabric Fabric

UK Sizes 8 - 12 UK Sizes 8 - 12
FOLD

FOLD
7. Front Skirt 7. Front Skirt
8. Strap 3. Bodice
Back
1. Bodice Upper Front
5. Bodice
4. Bodice
Lower 5. Bodice 4. Bodice
Side
Front 9. Bow Lower Side
Front

SELVEDGE
Front Front
SELVEDGE

1. Bodice Upper Front 3. Bodice

Back

3. Bodice
Back

8. Strap
SELVEDGE

6. Back and Side Skirt

SELVEDGE

6. Back and Side Skirt

9. Bow

6. Back and Side Skirt

6. Back and Side Skirt

For Plaid Fabric, place corresponding notches on matching Plaids.

Cut 1 1/2 inch wide bias strips to bind upper edge of bodice, allowing 1/2 inch for seams in necessary

Lining
SELVEDGE

25” or Wider Non-Directional Fabric

FOLD

UK Sizes 8 - 16
2. Bodice Upper
Front Lining
CUTTING LAYPLANS When pinning pattern to your fabric do not have cutting lines overlap.
UK SIZES 14 - 16 Read notes before starting to cut.

48” Non-Directional 54” Non-Directional

Fabric Fabric

UK Sizes 14 - 16 UK Sizes 14 - 16

FOLD
FOLD

7. Front Skirt 7. Front

7. Front Skirt
Skirt
5. Bodice
3. Bodice 1. Bodice Upper Front
Lower
Back
Front

4. Bodice 9. Bow 9. Bow

Side
Front 8. 3. Bodice
Strap Back
1. Bodice Upper Front 8. Strap

4. Bodice
1. Bodice Upper Front Side
Front

5. Bodice
Lower
Front

5. Bodice
Lower
SELVEDGE

6. Back and Side Skirt Front

SELVEDGE

SELVEDGE

6. Back and Side Skirt

SELVEDGE

6. Back and Side Skirt

6. Back and Side Skirt

For Plaid Fabric, place corresponding notches on matching Plaids.

Cut 1 1/2 inch wide bias strips to bind upper edge of bodice, allowing 1/2 inch for seams in necessary

Lining
SELVEDGE

25” or Wider Non-Directional Fabric

FOLD

UK Sizes 8 - 16
2. Bodice Upper
Front Lining
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