STEP 1

Print the pattern

Follow the instructions for your paper size below.

1. Open the 36” print file in Adobe Acrobat

  • If you don’t already have Adobe Acrobat, download it here.

 

2. Open the layers panel

  • Our files are set up with each size on a separate layer which allows printing one size at a time. This saves on ink and removes overlapping lines which cause confusion.

 

3. Uncheck all the sizes except the size you want to print

 

4. Open the print panel

 

5. Print

  • Under the Page sizing & handling section, ensure ‘Actual size’ is selected

 

6. Measure the square

  • If incorrect, adjust the print settings until the square measures correct.

 

STEP 2

Round up your tools

  • Sewing machine

  • Iron and ironing board

  • Scissors

  • Tape

  • Pins

  • Fabric pen or chalk

STEP 3

Gather your materials

STEP 4

Cut out the paper pieces for your size

STEP 5

Cut out the fabric pieces

  • Seam allowance and hem allowance are already included.

  • Follow the cut instructions on the paper pieces Learn more >

STEP 6

Label your fabric pieces

  • For clarity, we made the wrong side of our fabric darker.

  • For a closer look, you can click or double-tap on the images to activate zoom.

STEP 7

Sew the belt loops

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a stretch stitch

  • Trim the excess allowance

STEP 8

Turn the belt loops right side out

STEP 9

Attach the belt loops

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

  • Align with notches

STEP 10

Sew the shoulder seam

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch and finished it with an overcast stitch

STEP 11

Gather the ruffles

STEP 12

Attach the ruffles

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch and finished it with a overcast stitch

STEP 13

Attach the sleeves

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch and finished it with an overcast stitch

STEP 14

Sew the side seams

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch and finished it with an overcast stitch

STEP 15

Hem the sleeves

  • Use 1 inch seam allowance

STEP 16

Hem the bottom

  • Use 1 inch seam allowance

STEP 17

Sew the back neck seam

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch

STEP 18

Fold the allowances

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

STEP 19

Attach the underside of the neckband

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch

  • Align the folded seam allowance of the neckband to the seam allowance of the body

STEP 20

Fold the center

STEP 21

Close the neckband

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch

  • Align the folded seam allowance of the neckband to the seam allowance of the body

STEP 22

Sew the waist tie

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch

STEP 23

Sew the waist tie

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch

  • Trim the excess allowance

STEP 24

Turn the waist ties right side out

STEP 25

Close the waist tie

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch

COMPLETE

You did it!

  • Be a pro! Trim any excess thread and allowances, then, give it a good iron.