Swing Top, Dress and Leggings DG PATTERNS Thank you for downloading the Swing top, tunic and dress, plus the basic leggins. Please refer to this document for printing instructions and a stepby- step tutorial. This pattern belongs to DG Patterns. You are welcome to use it on your personal projects and to create your own clothing style. Do not sell this as a PDF or printed pattern. Easy to follow instructions Professionally made Illustrations Patterns graded from sizes 4 to 22 Contact us Onthecuttingfloor@gmail.com Join the fun! @dgpatterns 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. THE PATTERN TECHNICAL DRAWING OF SWING TOP, TUNIC, DRESS AND LEGGINGS 2. PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO PRINT YOUR PATTERN AT HOME *PRINTING LAYOUT *HOW TO PRINT THE PATTERNS *HOW TO PUT THE PATTERN PIECES TOGETHER 3. SEWING TUTORIAL MATERIALS SIZES AND COLOR-CODED INFORMATION MEASUREMENTS CUTTING LAYOUT, AND YARDAGE NEEDED 2
THE PATTERN: TECHNICAL DRAWINGS LEVEL: confident beginner SWING DRESS, TOP AND TUNIC PLUS BASIC LEGGINS RECOMMENDED FABRIC Light to medium weight KNIT fabric such as: JERSEY, DOUBLE KNIT, PONTE ROMA FOR THE TOP OPTIONS. FOR THE LEGGINGS OPTIONS, PLEASE USE A MEDIUM TO HEAVY KNIT WEIGHT FABRIC. THE PATTERN FEATURES DRESS *A SWING DRESS WITH 3 SLEEVE LENGTH OPTIONS, SCOOP NECKLINE AND KNEE LENGTH. *OPTIONAL IN SEAM POCKETS BASIC LEGGINS *ANKLE LENGTH, 2 PIECE LEGGING WITH CURVED WAISTBAND 3 TUNIC *A SWING TUNIC WITH 3 SLEEVE LENGTH OPTIONS, CREW NECKLINE AND HIGH HIP LENGTH *OPTIONAL IN SEAM POCKETS TOP *A SWING TOP WITH CAP SLEEVES *BELOW WAIST LENGTH *CREW NECKLINE
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS This printable PDF pattern is assembled BY OVERLAPPING THE PAGES 1/2 inch. This pattern is available in A4 and Letter options That will make it easier to assemble and reduce fitting issues. To print this pattern, open the PDF document. Select FILE PRINT. Choose the ACTUAL SIZE or SCALE 100% OW TO ASSEMBLE THE PATTERN PIECES The blue diamond in the right side of the page is the symbol that will help you to put the pages together. By overlapping the pages 1 inch, you will be able to create a full diamond between the two connecting pages. THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW THE PATTERN SHOULD LOOK LIKE WHEN PUTTING IT TOGETHER. Sometimes, there are errors in the printing and the pages will not print at actual size. To make sure you have the correct sized pattern, print only Page 1 first. Check that the square of this page measures 4 inches (10.1 x 10.1 cm) and adjust your printing accordingly before printing the other pages. The PDF pattern contains US size 4 to 22. If you have any doubts about the sizes, please refer to the body measurements chart BELOW. 4
This will be the layout of your printed pattern pieces SHORT TOP PATTERN TUNIC PATTERN DRESS PATTERN CAP SLEEVE TOP AND LEGGINGS 5
PATTERN SIZES AND COLOR-CODED LINES 6
SEWING TUTORIAL MATERIALS 1. 1 3/4 TO 3 1/4 yards, depending on the option you have chosen 2. coordinating cotton or polyester thread 7
SIZES FOR SAMPLE PATTERNS Please, select your TOP, DRESS, TUNIC AND LEGGINS size based on this chart. 8
CUTTING LAYOUT AND FABRIC REQUIREMENT 60'' FOLDED FABRIC LEGGINGS 2 3/4 YARDS TUNIC VERSION SHORT SLEEVES: 2 1/2 yards LONG SLEEVES: 2 3/4 yards CAP SLEEVE TOP 1 3/4 YARDS 10
TOP VERSION SHORT SLEEVES: 2 yards LONG SLEEVES: 2 1/2 yards DRESS VERSION SHORT SLEEVES: 3 yards LONG SLEEVES: 3 1/4 yards
SEWING TUTORIAL
PIECES YOU WILL NEED Please check the correct pieces you will need to start your project. 4 1 1 2 2 4 2 2 1 1 You will also need a small piece of fabric to create a binding knit finishing on the neckline. The piece should be the length of the neckline circumference, minus 10 centimetres. The width should be 3 centimetres.
COLOR CODED PIECES TO READ THIS TUTORIAL: Through this tutorial, you will see THREE main colors to easily identify the side of the fabric OR picece you are working with RIGHT SIDE WRONG SIDE PREPARING YOUR PATTERN PIECES - Wash your fabrics before cutting to prevent shrinking -It is recommended to make a muslin or use a cheap fabric to check that the fitting and style of the pattern is exactly what you are looking for. -Read the instructions carefully before starting this pattern. -Gather all supplies you will need for this project. -It is recommended to practice on areas and techniques that you are not familiar with, before doing them on the final project.
DRESS, TOP AND TUNIC OPTIONS 1 1 2 4 1. Gather the pieces you will need including the neckline biding piece suggested BEFORE. Please, check on steps 13, 14 and 15 for the tunic style and its specific sleeve technique. 2. Bring the front dress piece to your table. Place the pocket pieces on top (use the noches to know the exact placement) 3. Stitch the pockets to the dress. Remember to use aa serger to do so and the seam allowance for this project is 7 mm.
4. After this, open the pockets flat and press them with your iron. 5. Then, edgestitch the pockets with a 7 mm distance from the original seam. Set the front dress piece aside and brind the back bodice and the other pocket pieces left. 6. Place the pocket on the back bodice by following the nothches on your dress pattern.
7. Stitch them with your serger. 8. Open the pocket pieces and press them flat with your iron. 9. Now, edgestitch the pockets with 7 mm distance from the original seam.
10. Now, place front and back bodice pieces together, right sides facing. 11. Then, match shoulder seams with the front and back dress patterns. Now, stitch the shoulder seams together with a 7 mm seam allowance. 12. Open the dress and press the shoulder seams flat.
13. Bring the sleeves to the table and place them with the dress. Remember to match the notches on the sleeves with the ones on the armhole. In the case of the tunic style, open the shouder seams and press flat. 14. Stitch the sleeves to the armhole using your serger. Press them flat. For the Tunic, fold the armhole 3/8 inches in and press flat. Then, stitch them with a zig zag stitch. 15. Fold the dress again and stitch aloong the sleeves underarm and side seams, including the pockets. For the tunic, fold and press the shoulder seams and sleeves. Then, stitch the side seams with a ziga zag stitch
16. For the sleeves, fold 1 centimetre to the wrong side and press flat. Then, stitch the sleeves hem with a double or twin needle for the cuffs and the dress hemline. 17. For the hemline, fold about 3 centimetres to the wrong side and press flat. Then, use the twin needle to stitch it to the dress.
18. Bring the piece for the neckline to the table and place it on the dress neckline. 19. Pin the band on the neckline. Remember that the band is 10 centimetres smaller than the neckline, so you will need to stretch the fabric to set properly 20. Now, overlap the edges of the band on the back of the dress. Then, stitch them together with your serger. 21. Fold the band 1/2 centimetre inside and press flat. 22. Bring the dress to the right side and press the band again. Then, edge stitch the band with a 1/4 centimetre from the edge.
LEGGINS OPTION 1. Bring the legging pieces to the table. 2. Start by folding the legs and stitch the inseam of the leggings with a zigzag or overlocking stitch. You can also use you serger for it. 3. Repeat this step with the other leg.
4. Turn one of the legs to the right side and insert it into the leg that is still on the wrong side. Match the inseam of the legs. 5. Stitch the crotch are to join the legs. 6. Take the leg from the inside and press the seams. Then, fold the hemline 1 1/2 inches to the inside and stitch along with a zigzag or overlocking stitch.
7. Turn the legs to the right side of the fabric and bring the waistband pieces to the table. 1. 2. 3. 4. 8. The Waistband: 1. Place the waistband pieces together, right sides facing. 2. Stitch the center and back seam of them with a zigzag or overlocking stitch. 3. Turn one of the waistband to the right side and inser it into the other waistband, so they will be right sides facing. 4. Then, stitch the top of the waistband with a zigzag or overlocking stitch. 9. Turn the waistband to the right side and press flat. Then, place it on the leggings, matching the center and back seams to the crotch are of the legs. Then, stitch them together with a zigzag or overlocking stitch. Finally, turn the waistband to the right side and topstitch it with a 1/8 inch seam.