Simple Modern Sewing 8 Basic Patterns to Create 25 Favorite Garments
Shufu-To-Seikatsusha Shufu-T o-Seikatsusha
Pattern 1
Wraparounds
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SIMPLE MODERN SEWING
This stylish design wraps around the body, just like a kimono. It looks tricky, but it’s easy to make. There are no buttons or zippers, so it’s great for a beginning sewer, too. You can wear the dress long—all by itself—or wear it over pants or leggings. You can also make two different blouse styles from the same pattern, using just the front and back bodice pieces.
Three Garments with One Pattern
1a.
1b.
1c.
Wraparound Dress with Three-Quarter-Length Sleeves
French-Sleeved Baby Doll Top
Cap-Sleeved Baby Doll Top
Back bodice
Front bodice
Back bodice
Back bodice
Front bodice
Front bodice
Sleeve Front/Back of skirt
Front/Back of skirt Sleeve
Front/Back of skirt
This dress is made with the entire pattern and includes the front and back bodice, the three-quarterlength sleeve, and full-length skirt. The skir t is gathered. Recommended fabric: Indigo blue linen ★ For instructions, see page 52.
Just by folding the hem of the full-length skirt piece, you can make a short, flirty blouse with a peplum-style flounce below the waist. To make the short sleeves, you simply cut strips of fabric and join them to the body at the armholes. Recommended fabric: Wool gauze ★ For instructions, see page 53.
This blouse is made the same way as the French-Sleeved Baby Doll Top (1b), but with a cap sleeve. You can mix and match sleeve styles for all three of these garments— maybe try the dress with cap sleeves and the blouse with threequarter-length sleeves. Experiment to create your own design. Recommended fabric: Quilting cotton ★
For instructions, see page 54.
PATTERN 1: WRAPAROUNDS
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1a. Wraparound Dress with Three-Quarter-Length Sleeves Choose a plain or vertically striped fabric for this design—rather than a print—and you’ll have a versatile addition to your wardrobe. Wear the dress with a short-sleeve leotard or T-shirt. The body is not tightly fitted, so you could even wear a thin long-sleeved sweater underneath. Or wear the dress alone—the neckline is flattering but not too deep. (See page 52 for instructions.)
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Styling and model: Nami Kagiyama
Wrap the dress around your body and tie the two sets of ribbons— inside and outside—for a comfortable fit.
When tied, the wraparound dress has feminine style, but you can also leave it untied for a more casual look. Wear it with overalls or with pants and a top or try it with a short blouse and skirt.
PATTER N 1: WRAPAROU NDS
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1a. Wraparound Dress with Three-Quarter-Length Sleeves (shown on model on page 25)
Laying out the Pattern Fabric: 45 in. (114 cm) x 120 in. (300 cm) Seam allowance: 3 ⁄ 8 in. (1 cm) unless otherwise noted Sizes (including ease): S: Bust 34 1 ⁄ 2 in. (88 cm)
Use the long pattern piece (with the waistline marked A) for front and back. There is one pattern piece for the skirt. Cut fabric for front skirt according to pattern. Then fold skirt pattern in half and place the center line on the fold of the fabric and cut out the pattern. Cut strips A and B, which have no pattern, according to the dimensions in the fabric layout diagram below.
Waist 33 in. (84 cm) Dress length 411 ⁄ 4 in. (105 cm)
Fold
Front body (2)
Sleeve length 163 ⁄ 4 in. (42.5 cm)
Back facing (1)
M: Bust 361 ⁄ 4 in. (92 cm) Waist 341 ⁄ 2 (88 cm) Dress length 411 ⁄ 4 in.
Back body (1)
(105 cm) Sleeve length 163 ⁄ 4 in. (42.5 cm) L:
Bust 373 ⁄ 4 in. (96 cm) Front facing (2)
Waist 361 ⁄ 4 in. (92 cm) Dress length 411 ⁄ 4 in. (105 cm) Back skirt (1)
Sleeve length 163 ⁄ 4 in. (42.5 cm)
13 ⁄ 8" (3.5 cm)
13 ⁄ 8" (3.5 cm)
Front overlap
Sleeve (2) S t r i p A ( 2 )
Front skirt (2) 1" (2.5 cm) 26 ⁄ 4" (68 cm) 3
Strip B (2)
2" (5 cm)
101 ⁄ 4" (26 cm) Fold 11 ⁄ 4" (3 cm)
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13 ⁄ 8" (3.5 cm)
45" (114 cm)
120" (300 cm)
Construction Steps Zigzag-stitch at the edge of seam allowance of shoulder, side of front and back body, front edge and sides of skirt, lower sleeve edge and underarms, and lower side of facings.
Strip A
Strip B Strip A
①
Make Strips A and B.
②
Sew darts and press the seam allowances toward the waist.
③
Sew together shoulders of front and back bodies and open the seam allowances. Sew together shoulders of facings.
④
Sew together the sides of front and back bodies and open the seam allowances. Make sure to sandwich Strip A in lef t side seam.
⑤
Sew together the sides of front and back skirts. Open the seam allowances.
⑥
Fold back and stitch hem and front edges of skirt.
⑦
Gather waist of skirt. Sew skirt to body.
⑧
Finish neckline with facing.
⁄ 4" (2 cm)
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11 ⁄ 4" (3 cm)
① Making the Strips A 5 ⁄ 8" (1.5 cm), B 3 ⁄ 8" (1 cm)
Fold in half.
(Wrong side)
Press the strip, placing seams at center.
A 5 ⁄ 8" (1.5 cm), B 1 ⁄ 4" (0.8 cm)
⑨ Make
(Right side) Fold in one end of a strip.
② Sewing and Pressing Darts
sleeves.
⑩
Attach sleeves to body, right sides together. Finish the edges of the seam allowances with zigzag stitches.
⑪
Attach Strip B to the inside of the right waist.
Handsew two pieces of thread through seam allowance and trim tail ends. Backstitch Knot top and bobbin threads. (Wrong side)
(Wrong Leave the end side) long. Front (wrong side) Press the seam allowance toward waist.
FABRIC LAYOUT AND INSTRUCTIONS: PATTERN 1a.
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25 wearable garments from only 8 simple patterns Contents Projects Pattern 1 Wraparound Dress with Three-Quarter-Length Sleeves French-Sleeved Baby Doll Top Cap-Sleeved Baby Doll Top
Pattern 2 Shor t Raglan- Sleeve Top Button Tunic Ruffle-Front Jacket
Pattern 3 Boat-Neck Jumper Open-Neck Dress Drawstring Dress
Pattern 4
Make a closetful of comfortable and easy go-to garments without needing tons of patterns. You need just the 8 included basic templates, which show you how to fold and cut for each of the 25 unique designs. The patterns are easy and adaptable with no-fuss sizing, so it’s simple to sew clothes that are perfect for you. If you’re a beginner sewist, you’ll love the basic shapes and stylish results. Once you’ve mastered the patterns, you can get creative and make each piece your own by using a variety of fabrics or by adding fashionable embellishments such as a print lining or contrast stitching.
Drawstring Pants Elastic-Waist Crops Petticoat Flared Pants
Pattern 5 Yoked Skirt Skirt with Box Pleat Drop-Waist Wrap Skirt
Pattern 6 A-Line Skirt Bias-Cut Skirt Skirt with Gathered Waist Bustle-Style Long Skirt
Pattern 7 Ruffled Sleeveless Blouse Cap-Sleeve Top Butterfly-Sleeve Blouse
Paperback + pattern insert 8¼ × 11, 112 pages ISBN 978-1-59668-352-5 $24.95 Ava ilabl e Novembe r 20 11
Pattern 8 Long-Sleeved Blouse with Chinese Collar Tunic with Tie Belt Shirt Coat with Pockets
Sewing Instructions Fabric Layouts and Instruction
