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The Pattern

SYMBOLS
GRAIN LINE Place on
straight grain of fabric
parallel to selvage

CENTER FRONT OR
BACK of garment.

NOTCHES

DOTS

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11

CUTTING LINE

12

SEAM ALLOWANCE: 5/8" (1.5cm)

unless otherwise stated is included but
not printed on MULTI-SIZE PATTERNS.
Mark your size with colored felt tip pen.
See chart on tissue for how to use MULTISIZE PATTERNS.

1-FRONT AND BACK -A,C

2-FRONT AND BACK -B,D
3-FRONT AND BACK BAND -B,D
4-GUIDE FOR EMBROIDERY -D
5-PANTS FRONT -E,F
6-PANTS BACK -E,F
7-LEG BAND -E
8-LEG BAND -F
9-BAG FRONT AND BACK -G
10-BAG FRONT OVERLAY -G
11-BAG FRONT AND BACK -H
12-BAG STRAP -H

A
E

When lengthen or shorten lines are

not given, make adjustments at
lower edge of pattern.

Sewing
SEW garment following Sewing Directions.
PIN or machine-baste seams matching notches.
STITCH 5/8" (1.5 cm) seams unless otherwise stated.
PRESS seams open unless otherwise indicated clipping when necessary so
seams will lie flat.
TRIM seams to reduce bulk, as shown below.

Trim enclosed
seams into layers

Cutting
Layouts

TO SHORTEN:
At lengthen or
shorten lines,
make an even
pleat taking up
amount needed.
Tape in place.

LENGTHEN OR
SHORTEN LINES

G
B

Cutting/Marking

ADJUST IF NEEDED
Make adjustments before placing
pattern on fabric.
TO LENGTHEN:
Cut pattern
between
lengthen or
shorten lines.
Spread pattern
evenly, the
amount needed
and tape to
paper.

PLACE SOLID LINE on

fold of fabric.

pattern printed
side down
pattern printed
side up

Trim corners

C TOP

See
SPECIAL
CUTTING
NOTES

Notch outer
curves

AFTER CUTTING:
Transfer markings to WRONG side
of fabric before removing pattern.
Use pin and chalk method or
dressmakers tracing paper and
wheel.

CIRCLE your cutting layout.

To Quick Mark:
PIN pattern to fabric as shown in Cutting
Layouts.
FOR DOUBLE THICKNESS: Fold
fabric with RIGHT sides together.

Snip edge of fabric to mark

notches, ends of fold lines and
center lines.
Pin mark dots.

FOR SINGLE THICKNESS: Place

fabric RIGHT side up.
FOR PILE, SHADED OR ONE WAY
DESIGN FABRICS: Use with nap
layouts

SPECIAL CUTTING NOTES

If layout
shows a piece
extending past
fold, cut out all
pieces except
piece that
extends.
Open out
fabric to single
thickness. Cut
extending
piece on
RIGHT side of
fabric in
position
shown.

Mark small

arrows along both

a.

selvages indicating
direction of nap or
design. Fold fabric
crosswise with
RIGHT sides
together, and cut
along fold (a).
Turn one fabric
layer around so
arrows on both
layers go in the
same direction.
Place RIGHT sides
together (b).

USE VINTAGE PILLOWCASE

(APPROX. 30" X 22" (76CM X 56CM)

PIECE 4 IS A GUIDE FOR EMBROIDERY

SELVAGE

b.

SELVAGES
5
7
6
FOLD

FOLD

A DRESS

SELVAGES

44" 45" (115CM)

WITH NAP
ALL SIZES

USE PIECE 2
44" 45" (115CM)
WITH NAP
SIZES 3 4 5 6 7

SELVAGE

SELVAGES

USE PIECES 5 6 7

D TOP

A,B,C,D- DETERMINE FINISHED LENGTH BEFORE CUTTING

Clip inner
curves

BEFORE CUTTING:
PRESS pattern pieces with a warm dry
iron. PRE-SHRINK fabric by pre-washing
washables or steam-pressing nonwashables.

E PANTS

USE VINTAGE PILLOWCASE

(APPROX. 30" X 22" (76CM X 56CM)
SEE SEWING DIRECTIONS FOR CUTTING TOP

POSITION OF PATTERN PIECES MAY VARY SLIGHTLY ACCORDING

TO YOUR PATTERN SIZE

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SELVAGE

E-mail

General Directions

Thank you for purchasing this Simplicity pattern.

We have made every effort to provide you with a high quality product.

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SELVAGES

SELS.
58" 60" (150CM)
WITH NAP
ALL SIZES

2
FOLD

SEE SEWING DIRECTIONS FOR CUTTING DRESS

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6

B DRESS
SELVAGE

USE PIECE 2
FOLD
44" 45" (115CM)
WITH NAP
SIZES 3 4 5 6 7

SELS.

44" 45" (115CM)

WITH NAP
SIZE 8

58" 60" (150CM)

WITH NAP
ALL SIZES

2
SEL.

SEL.

SEL.

FOLD

2
FOLD

FOLD

B,D CONTRAST BAND

2
2

SEL.
SEL.

SEL.
2

FOLD

FOLD

SELVAGE

SELVAGE

USE PIECE 3

58" 60" (150CM)

WITH NAP
ALL SIZES

44" 45" OR 58" 60" (115CM OR 150CM)

WITH NAP
ALL SIZES

FOLD

FOLD

CUTTING LAYOUTS CONTINUE ON PAGE 2

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SEL.
3

FOLD

44" 45" (115CM)

WITH NAP
ALL SIZES

SELVAGES

FOLD

58" 60" (150CM)

WITH NAP
ALL SIZES

SELVAGE

F PANTS
USE PIECES 5 6

44" 45" (115CM)

WITH NAP
SIZE 8

FOLD

FOLD

SEL.

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G,H BAG

H POLYESTER FLEECE

USE VINTAGE PILLOWCASE

(APPROX. 30" X 22" (76CM X 56CM)

CONTRAST BAND

SINGLE THICKNESS

SEE SEWING DIRECTIONS FOR CUTTING BAGS

EDGE

USE PIECE 8

SELS.
44" 45" (115CM)

G POLYESTER FLEECE

44" 45" OR 58" 60" (115CM OR 150CM)

WITH NAP
ALL SIZES

USE PIECE 9
44" 45" (115CM)

EDGE

USE PIECE 11

EDGE

FOLD

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EDGE

FOLD

Sewing Directions
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2

FABRIC
KEY

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RIGHT SIDE

WRONG SIDE

INTERFACING

LINING

Read General Directions on page 1 before you begin.

DRESS A, B AND TOP C, D

CUTTING DIRECTIONS FOR DRESS A AND TOP C
NOTE: Decorative hem or border of pillowcase will be the finished
lower edge of garment.
1. Turn pillowcase INSIDE out. Cut pillowcase apart along
folded end, as shown.
DRESS A, B

2. Fold pillowcase in half lengthwise, with RIGHT sides

together, bringing seam to center or matching seams.

SATIN STITCH

CHAIN STITCH

LAZY-DAISY STITCH

BACK

FRENCH KNOT

5. Using three strands of embroidery thread, work chain stitch

along stems.
For chain stitch- bring the needle to the right side of the
fabric on the transferred design line. Make a small loop with
the thread and hold it in place with your left thumb. Insert the
needle back where the thread first came up. Bring the needle
out a little to the left, over the thread loop.
Using three to six strands of embroidery thread, work satin
stitch for large leaves and flower petals.
For satin stitch- the embroidery stitches should be close
enough to cover the area WITHOUT OVERLAPPING THE
THREAD. Bring the thread to the RIGHT side of A, down at B,
up at C, etc.
Using six strand embroidery thread work lazy-daisy stitch for
small leaves and flowers.
For lazy-daisy stitch- bring the thread up and hold it in a
loop with the left thumb. Insert needle back where the thread
emerged. Then bring the needle out the length the stitch
desired and pull it through the loop. Make a small straight
stitch to anchor the loop at its crown.
Using three strands of embroidery thread, work French knots
at center of flowers.
For French knot- work with as many threads as desired and
use a large eyed needle. Bring thread to RIGHT side at A;
hold thread with thumb and forefinger in left hand; wind
thread around the needle two or three times. Still holding
thread firmly, slide on needle so that point of needle may be
inserted very close to A, but not in the same hole. Pull needle
to WRONG side, drawing up thread to form French Knot.

CONTINUE AS FOLLOWS FOR ALL VIEWS

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FRONT

NOTE: Illustrations show View B, unless indicated otherwise.

3. Pin front and back pattern tissue to pillowcase front, over
embroidery or design, placing lower edge along lower edge
of pillowcase to cut out dress front or top front.
Pin tissue printed side down on pillowcase back, placing
lower edge along lower edge of pillowcase to cut out dress
back or top back.
Cut out dress or top along side, armhole and upper edges.

6. Stitch front to back at side seams.

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Press.

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TOP C, D

7. Open out both long edges of single fold bias tape and press it
flat. Fold tape in half, lengthwise, having raw edges even.

8. On OUTSIDE, pin tape to armhole edge of garment, having

raw edges even. Stitch armhole in a 3/8 (1cm) seam. Trim
seam; clip curves.

9. Turn tape to INSIDE; press. Baste close to inner edge.

On OUTSIDE, top-stitch as basted.

EMBROIDERY D
4. Cut guide for embroidery tissue pattern along solid lines. On
OUTSIDE, center embroidery guide on top front
approximately 2" (5cm) above lower edge or as you prefer.
Transfer markings to RIGHT side of front, using a washable
fabric pen or pencil.

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10. Open out one edge of bias fold tape.

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11. To make casing in front and back, with RIGHT sides together,
pin tape to upper edge, having raw edges even, turning under
ends at armhole edges.
Stitch in 3/8" (1cm) seam.
Trim seam.

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6. Cut a piece of elastic to fit waist, plus 1" (2.5cm).

Insert elastic through casing.
Overlap ends and hold with a safety pin.
Try on garment and adjust to fit.

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12. Turn casing to INSIDE; press.
Stitch close to inner edge.

13. Cut ribbon in half for ties. Insert ribbon through front and back
casings, having ends extend evenly. Tie ribbon into bows at
shoulders when garment is worn. If necessary, trim ends of
ties to a desired length.

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7. Stitch ends of elastic together securely.

Stitch opening closed.
Distribute fullness evenly.
Remove basting.
TIP-To secure elastic so it wont twist in wearing, stitch
through all thicknesses of casing in the groove of each seam.

8. FOR VIEW E- To make tucks in leg band, on OUTSIDE, fold

along solid lines.
Stitch 1/4" (6mm) from fold.
Press tucks toward fold line.
Baste across side edges.

FRONT AND BACK BAND B, D

14. Stitch front band to back band at side seams.
Fold band in half, lengthwise with WRONG sides together,
having raw edges even. Press. Baste raw edges together.

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9. FOR VIEW E, F- Fold leg band along fold line, with RIGHT
sides together, having raw edges even. Stitch ends of band.
Trim seam.

15. On OUTSIDE, pin band to lower edge of garment, matching

centers and side seams. Stitch seam. Stitch again 1/4"
(6mm) from first stitching within seam allowance. Trim seam.
Press seam toward garment, pressing band down.

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10. Turn band RIGHT side out; press. Baste raw edges together.
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16. On OUTSIDE, top-stitch front and back close to seam.

11. FOR VIEW E- On OUTSIDE, pin rick rack to band, placing

center of rick rack 5/8" (1.5cm) from upper edge, turning
under ends at side edges. Baste along center of rick rack.

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12. FOR VIEW E, F- On OUTSIDE, pin band to lower edge of

pants, matching small dots. Stitch seam. Press band down,
pressing seam up.

PANTS E, F
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13. On OUTSIDE, top-stitch pants close to seam.

1. Stitch front to back at inner leg seams.

BAG G
INNER
LEG
SEAM

SIDE SEAM

CENTER
FRONT

1. Cut pillowcase apart along side edges and folded end.

2. With RIGHT sides together, pin center seam, matching inner

leg seams and notches. Stitch seam. To reinforce seam,
stitch again over first stitching.

CENTER
BACK

CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS

2. Pin bag front overlay pattern tissue to RIGHT side of

pillowcase front, over embroidery or design, placing lower
edge along lower edge of pillowcase.

3. Stitch front to back at side seams.

3. Cut out overlay along side and upper edges.

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4. Fold pillowcase back in half, lengthwise, with RIGHT sides
together. Cut out four bag front and back sections.
Two will be used for bag and remaining two will be referred to
as bag facings.

4. To keep elastic from getting stuck in the seam allowances as

its inserted, use fusible web or machine-basting to anchor
them to garment within the casing area. Be sure to remove
basting after casing is finished.

SEWING DIRECTIONS

NOTE: Bag is stitched in 1/4" (6mm) seams.

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5. Press 1" (2.5cm) on upper edge to INSIDE, forming casing.

Press under 1/4" (6mm) on raw edge.
Stitch close to lower edge of casing, leaving an opening to
insert elastic.

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5. Pin fleece to WRONG side of bag front and back sections.

Baste close to raw edges.
6. On OUTSIDE, pin bag front overlay to one bag section,
having side and upper edges even. Baste. (This will be bag
front.)

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NOTE: Bag is stitched in 1/4" (6mm) seams.

7. On OUTSIDE, pin closed zipper to bag front, placing zipper

face down, having long edges even and tab end of zipper
tape even with side edge (edge with large dot).
Using an adjustable zipper foot, machine-stitch zipper in
place along seam line as far as small dot; back-stitch at small
dot to reinforce seam. Zipper extends approximately 3-1/4"
(8.3cm) beyond side edge of bag. (Zipper will be adjusted
later.)

3. Fold bag in half, with RIGHT sides together, having raw

edges even. Stitch side seam.
4. Turn bag RIGHT side out. Pin lower edges of bag together.
Stitch along lower edge. Press.

5. Fold bag strap in half, lengthwise with WRONG sides

together. Press, setting in a crease.

8. Stitch remaining half of zipper to bag back in same manner.

Open out bag; press, pressing under 1/4" (6mm) on
remaining raw edge of bag front and back at end of zipper
extension.

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6. Open out long edges of strap and turn them to WRONG side
so that they meet at the crease. Press.

9. Cut a piece of ribbon 14" (35.5cm) long for handle. Fold

ribbon in half and on OUTSIDE, pin ribbon to bag front at
large dot, having raw edges even. Baste.

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7. Fold strap in half lengthwise, bringing pressed edges
together. Stitch close to both long edges.
8. On OUTSIDE, pin strap to upper edge of bag, centering ends
over side seam and small dot. Baste.

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10. With RIGHT sides together, stitch bag front to back at side
and lower edges, leaving the corners free.

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11. To form corners, fold corner, matching seams. Stitch seam.

12. Stitch seams of bag facing same as for bag. Press under 1/4"
(6mm) on upper edge of bag facing.

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13. Turn bag facing RIGHT side out. Press.

With WRONG sides together, pin facing to bag, matching
seams. Slip-stitch pressed edge of facing over zipper tape.

9. Pin fleece to WRONG side of bag facing, having raw edges

even. Baste close to raw edges.

10. Fold bag facing in half, with RIGHT sides together. Stitch
seam.

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14. Turn bag RIGHT side out. Place a pin on zipper extension 1"
(2.5cm) beyond side seam. Sew several overcast stitches
across zipper teeth at pin. Trim away lower end of zipper
close to stitching.
Cut a piece of ribbon 3" (7.5cm) long. Wrap ribbon around
adjusted end of zipper, turning under and lapping one end of
ribbon. Stitch close to both edges of ribbon.

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11. Bring seam to center and stitch across lower edge, leaving an
opening to turn.

12. With RIGHT sides together, pin facing to bag at upper edge,
matching centers. Stitch seam.

BAG H
1

CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Cut pillowcase apart along side edges.

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STRAP

13. Turn bag RIGHT side out. Slip-stitch opening edges of facing
together. Insert bag facing into bag; press.

BAG FACING

2. Open out pillow case so it measures 60 (153cm) long and

22 (56cm) wide. For bag front and back, pin pattern tissue to
RIGHT side of pillowcase front over embroidery or design,
placing lower edge along lower edge of pillowcase.
For bag facing, pin pattern to RIGHT side of pillowcase
slightly above bag front and back. Pin strap to pillowcase, as
shown.
Cut out bag along side and upper edges. Cut out facing and
strap as shown.

BACK
FRONT AND
BACK

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14. On OUTSIDE, pin ribbon to upper edge of bag, turning under

and lapping one end at side seam. Stitch close to long edges
of ribbon.