FREE SEWING PATTERN: Jessica dress THE DETAILS About the pattern Materials Printed patterns and Matching thread and Matching elastic thread and Scissors. About the fabric The fabric chosen for this project was the beautiful Teal Netorious by Cotton + Steel. It is a gorgeous colour with a geometric design on it. Here is the picture:  I love it in teal, but there is also the option to get it in a variety of colours. I believe that this free sewing pattern will look amazing in any color you choose. Or make a few Jessica Dress pattern for yourself 😉  You can find a huge variety of colours from this collection here. Measurement Chart Printing Instructions: This printable PDF pattern is assembled BY OVERLAPPING THE PAGES 1/2 INCH.  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 30 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. 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). If you have any doubts about the sizes, please refer to the body measurement chart above.The colours 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 1/2 inch seam allowance, unless indicated otherwise. Yardage:For 45” wide fabric:  2 1/2 yards

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place front and back bodice together, right sides facing. Pin the sides, and sew along, including the pockets.

2. Close the shoulders

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

4. Place the facing and bodice together, right sides facing. Pin the neckline area and sew along.

5. Trim the excess fabric on the neckline and create some notches as indicated in the following picture:

6. Turn around and press flat.

7.  Top stitch the neckline.

8. Make some notches on the back bodice and facing opening as indicated in the picture below:

9.  Tuck in by ½ inch and pin the edges.

10. Sew along the edge.

11. Make some notches on the sleeves as indicated in the picture:

12. Tuck in by ½ inch and pin the bodice and facing armholes.

12. Sew along the area.

14. Make the shirred waistband by following the dotted lines in your pattern pieces. You should have 5 shirred lines, starting 1 inch above the pocket. They must be separated by ½ inch.

15. Finish your dress by making a ½ inch hemline.

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Happy Sewing!

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