Shufu-To-Seikatsusha

Simple Modern Sewing

8 Basic Patterns to Create 25 Favorite Garments
2 SIMPLE MODERN SEWING
Pattern 1
Wraparounds
PATTERN 1: WRAPAROUNDS 3
This stylish design wraps around the body, just like a kimono. It looks tricky, but its easy to make. There are
no buttons or zippers, so its great for a beginning sewer, too. You can wear the dress longall by itselfor
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.
1a.
Wraparound Dress with
Three-Quarter-Length
Sleeves
1b.
French-Sleeved
Baby Doll Top
1c.
Cap-Sleeved
Baby Doll Top
This dress is made with the entire
pattern and includes the front and
back bodice, the three-quarter-
length sleeve, and full-length skirt.
The skirt 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, firty blouse with
a peplum-style founce 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 three-
quarter-length sleeves. Experiment
to create your own design.
Recommended fabric:
Quilting cotton

For instructions, see page 54.

Front bodice Back bodice
Sleeve
Front/Back of skirt
Front bodice
Front/Back of skirt
Back bodice
Three Garments with One Pattern
Back bodice Front bodice
Sleeve
Front/Back of skirt
4 SIMPLE MODERN SEWING
1a.
Wraparound Dress with
Three-Quarter-Length Sleeves
Choose a plain or vertically striped fabric for this designrather than
a printand youll have a versatile addition to your wardrobe. Wear
the dress with a short-sleeve leotard or T-shirt. The body is not tightly
ftted, so you could even wear a thin long-sleeved sweater underneath.
Or wear the dress alonethe neckline is fattering but not too deep.
(See page 52 for instructions.)
PATTERN 1: WRAPAROUNDS 5
Styling and model: Nami Kagiyama
Wrap the dress around your body and tie the two sets of ribbons
inside and outsidefor a comfortable ft.
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.
6 SIMPLE MODERN SEWING
Fold
Back facing (1)
Front body (2)
Back skirt (1)
Back body (1)
Front facing (2)
120" (300 cm)
1
3
8" (3.5 cm)
Sleeve (2)
S
t
r
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p

A

(
2
)
26
3
4" (68 cm)
Strip B (2)
2" (5 cm)
1
1
4" (3 cm)
10
1
4" (26 cm)
Fold
45" (114 cm)
1
3
8" (3.5 cm)
Front overlap
Front skirt (2)
1" (2.5 cm)
1
3
8" (3.5 cm)
1a. Wraparound Dress
with Three-Quarter-Length Sleeves
(shown on model on page 25)
Laying out the Pattern
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.
Fabric: 45 in. (114 cm) x 120
in. (300 cm)
Seam allowance:
3
8 in. (1cm)
unless otherwise noted
Sizes (including ease):
S: Bust 34
1
2 in. (88 cm)
Waist 33 in. (84 cm)
Dress length 41
1
4 in.
(105 cm)
Sleeve length 16
3
4 in.
(42.5 cm)
M: Bust 36
1
4 in. (92 cm)
Waist 34
1
2 (88 cm)
Dress length 41
1
4 in.
(105 cm)
Sleeve length 16
3
4 in.
(42.5 cm)
L: Bust 37
3
4 in. (96 cm)
Waist 36
1
4 in. (92 cm)
Dress length 41
1
4 in.
(105 cm)
Sleeve length 16
3
4 in.
(42.5 cm)
FABRIC LAYOUT AND INSTRUCTIONS: PATTERN 1a. 7
Strip A
Strip B
Strip A
3
4" (2 cm)
1
1
4" (3 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.
Make Strips A and B.
Sew darts and press the seam allowances
toward the waist.
Sew together shoulders of front and back
bodies and open the seam allowances.
Sew together shoulders of facings.
Sew together the sides of front and back
bodies and open the seam allowances.
Make sure to sandwich Strip A in left
side seam.
Sew together the sides of front and back
skirts. Open the seam allowances.
Fold back and stitch hem and front edges
of skirt.
Gather waist of skirt. Sew skirt to body.
Finish neckline with facing.
Make sleeves.
Attach sleeves to body, right sides together.
Finish the edges of the seam allowances with
zigzag stitches.
Attach Strip B to the inside of the right waist.
Making the Strips
(Wrong side)
Fold in half. A
5
8" (1.5 cm), B
3
8" (1 cm)
Press the strip, placing seams at center.
A
5
8" (1.5 cm),
B
1
4" (0.8 cm)
(Right side)
Fold in one end of a strip.
Sewing and Pressing Darts
Backstitch
Handsew two pieces of thread through seam
allowance and trim tail ends.
Knot
top and
bobbin
threads.
Leave
the end
long.
(Wrong
side)
Front
(wrong side)
Press the seam allowance toward waist.
(Wrong
side)
Contents

Proj ects
Pat tern 1
Wraparound Dress with
Three-Quarter-Length Sleeves
French-Sleeved Baby Doll Top
Cap-Sleeved Baby Doll Top
Pat tern 2
Short Raglan-Sleeve Top
Button Tunic
Ruffe-Front Jacket
Pat tern 3
Boat-Neck Jumper
Open-Neck Dress
Drawstring Dress
Pat tern 4
Drawstring Pants
Elastic-Waist Crops
Petticoat Flared Pants
Pat tern 5
Yoked Skirt
Skirt with Box Pleat
Drop-Waist Wrap Skirt
Pat tern 6
A-Line Skirt
Bias-Cut Skirt
Skirt with Gathered Waist
Bustle-Style Long Skirt
Pat tern 7
Ruffed Sleeveless Blouse
Cap-Sleeve Top
Butterfy-Sleeve Blouse
Pat tern 8
Long-Sleeved Blouse with
Chinese Collar
Tunic with Tie Belt
Shirt Coat with Pockets
Sewi ng I nstructi ons
Fabri c Layouts
and I nstructi on
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 its
simple to sew clothes that are perfect for you. If youre a beginner sewist,
youll love the basic shapes and stylish results. Once youve 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.
25
wearable garments from only

8
simple patterns
Paperback + pattern insert
8 11, 112 pages
ISBN 978-1-59668-352-5
$24.95
Available November 2011