Cutting:
Seam allowances are included - 1cm wide or as per marking clips!
Cut out the pattern pieces from your outer fabric. Lay the fabric right side up. Place the selvedges parallel to the center so that you can place the front and back pieces on the fold. The pattern pieces should all be laid with the writing facing up. Always align the grain arrow on all pieces in the same direction and parallel to the selvedge of the fabric. Transfer all notches from the pattern by making a 3mm long cut with scissors or chalk . Notch the seam allowance on the fold, as this is always the center . Markings define the positions of dart end points, pocket positions, and much more. Transfer these either with chalk or pins .
To sew this tunic you will need a sewing machine and an overlock sewing machine, or alternatively the zigzag stitch on your sewing machine to neaten the cut edges.
In addition to the description, the colored lines in the pictures show you where a seam needs to be sewn or something needs to be glued.
When sewing, pay attention to the seam allowance included in the pattern. Seam allowances not specifically marked are 1cm wide!
Have fun sewing!
Place the front piece right sides together on the back piece and sew the shoulder seams together. Neaten the seam allowance and press it back.
Next, sew the short ends of the strip together, right sides together, to create a ring. Sew one open side of the strip to the neckline, right sides together. I've placed the seam of the strip onto the left shoulder seam.
Now neaten the seam allowances together and iron them into the top.
From the right side, stitch the seam allowance close to the edge and possibly leave 0.7 cm wide next to the seam (the upper edge will now protrude from the neck hole unfinished).
Next, sew the sleeves into the corresponding armholes. The notch on the front and sleeve will help you determine which sleeve goes where. The double notch always goes in the back armhole. Neaten the seam allowances together and press them into the sleeve.
Sew the ties together lengthwise, right sides together. Leave one of the two short sides open, as you'll need to turn the ties right side out through this opening. Then iron the ties flat on the edge.
Sew the finished ribbons onto the side seams at the notch mark.
Next, close the underarm and side seams in one go. Neaten the seam allowances together and press them into the back piece. Neaten the sleeve and bodice hems and press them inward by 2 cm. At 1.5 cm, topstitch the hems to the outer fabric and iron flat.
Your KARLA is ready !
If you are stuck or have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email at info@schnittmuster-berlin.de. We will respond as soon as possible.
Have lots of fun with your new designer piece!
Sincerely, your Schnittmuster-Berlin team.