"LEILA" DRESS
SEWING PATTERN
Sizes: 2XS-4XL
Complexity level: 3/5
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REFER TO THESE MEASUREMENTS TO FIND YOUR SIZE:
HOW TO TAKE YOUR OWN MEASUREMENTS
BUST: Wrap measuring tape across the back, under the arms and the fullest part
of the bust where the nipples are. Make sure that tape is not twisting and is not to
tight or loose. Also it's important that tape sits parallel to the floor and not on the
angle.
WAIST: Find the most thin part of the belly, wrap measuring tape around and take
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the measurement. Again make sure that tape is not twisting and not tight or loose.
HIPS: Find the fullest part of the hips, wrap measuring tape across and take the
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measurement.
ABOUT "LEILA" DRESS
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Paneled corset style dress with scoop neckline. Front consist of 7 continuous panels and
back consist of 8 continuous panels with invisible zipper at the center back seam. Dress
is fully lined.
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SAFE LINK TO THE SEWING TUTORIAL:
[Link]
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FABRIC PREPARATION
Since most materials shrink during wet heat treatment and frequent
washing, the main material and lining must be decatized or pre washed.
Simply steam the fabric with hot iron or hand wash fabric in a slightly warm
water.
WHICH FABRIC TO USE
• For this style duchess satin is most suited
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HOW TO USE PATTERN
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property.
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PATTERN PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS
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There is two options how pattern can be printed:
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Using a standard A4 printer or printing on a plotter in a printing shop.
Standard A4 printer:
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To print a pattern you need to download and open file through a
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program for working with PDF files such as Acrobat Reader etc.
Do not try to open a document trough an Internet browser, you need to
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download it to the computer and then print, otherwise you will receive a
pattern with distorted details.
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For an accurate printout it is important to set the correct parameters in
the printing settings:
• A4 paper size
• Scale 100%
• Real size
After set the print settings, print only the first sheet containing the test
square which measures 10x10 cm just to check that the test square size is
correct. If the size of the test square does not match the required
designation (10X10) check your parameters once again.
If the test square matches the size, then you can start printing the rest of
the pages.
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Allow pages to print and do not mix them up. Each sheet has a count
number and a triangular icon which is a reference when joining pages. Cut
excess from each sheet at the right side and bottom so it will be easier to
lay pages on top of each other.
Use the layout below as a guide when pasting your individual pages
together ( Note that all sizes can vary in layout)
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Full size printing. Another printing option is to print the pattern on a large
printer (plotter) in a printing shop. Printing on a plotter makes it possible
to get details placed on one big sheet and there is no need to stick A4
sheets. After printing pattern in a printing shop make sure that the test
square measures (10x10) just to make sure that the printing is correct.
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USE IMAGES BELOW AS A GUIDE WHEN CUTTING OUT THE DETAILS
2XS-S sizes
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M-4XL sizes
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LET'S GET STARTED STITCHING "LEILA" DRESS
Join front details. Pin 4 details in order
starting from center front detail.
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And repeat same with lining.
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Stitch all seams.
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Take 4 back details and pin them in order starting
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from center back detail.
Do the same with lining and stitch all seams.
Overlock all seams.
After stitching press all seams, starting from
center, press each seam towards side seams.
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Place back on top of the front with face side
inside, pin side seams and stitch.
Repeat same with lining.
And overlock side seams.
Press side seams towards back.
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Also overlock neckline and armholes as well as
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bottom of the dress.
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Join center back seam till the zip notch.
Pin seams on the dress as well as on the
lining and stitch.
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Press seams open.
Take invisible zipper, open it and pin to center
back seam. And stitch it in.
Stitch on the edge first to secure zipper in
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place and then change foot to one sided or
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zipper foot and make another stitch as close to
zipper teeth as possible.
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Take lining and cover zipper edge letting out
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half a cm from lining. Pin lining till the end of
zip and stitch by 1 cm from lining edge.
Close zipper and press seam flat.
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Fold seam towards lining exactly on the
zipper teeth and pin lining to the dress
along the neckline. And then make a stitch.
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Carefully trim fabric from corners to avoid
bulkiness.
And snip seam allowance along the
neckline but not to close to the stitch.
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Turn out the dress, fold seam allowance
towards lining and secure it with an
edge stitch on lining.
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Press front and back neckline.
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Turn dress inside out and pin lining on the
armholes letting out lining by few mm.
And start stitching armholes about 3cm down
from shoulder seam.
Carefully snip around seam allowance not to
close to the stitch.
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Turn those straps inside out and join
shoulder seams, pin matching the seam and
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then stitch.
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Press shoulder seams open.
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Turn 1cm seam inside on the strap and
press.
And then press along the armhole.
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Hand stitch opening on the straps with
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invisible stitch.
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Join lining to the dress hem by turning
seams allowance inside.
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Then turn out the dress and pin along the
seam, stitch all the way, but leave a small
opening to turn out the dress later.
Turn out the dress, fold 1cm seam
inside and hand stitch the opening.
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Press the hem and make a final press to
the dress.
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And here is the finished result!
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For convenience follow the video instructions on YouTube channel:
Anna The Tailor
Use this link to find a video tutorial:
[Link]
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