Category: Sewing Patterns

Printable sewing patterns for children. Easy to follow sewing instructions with detailed step-by-step illustrations.  Patterns can be printed on A4 or Letter size paper at any consumer printer.  Chose the desired style and paper size to download and instantly print your pattern at home. Every garment has fabric recommendations, most suitable for each particular pattern. Appropriate sewing techniques are listed in the end of the description.

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T-shirt dress with round pockets. Step-by-step sewing instructions.

T-shirt dress with round pockets

1. Pattern layoutPattern layout

 

If you can sew a T-shirt you’re sure can make this T-shirt dress, it is pretty easy. When laying out knitted fabric make sure it does not hang off the edge of your table. It will prevent uneven stretching and permanently skewed garment. If you have an opportunity, leave spread fabric overnight, it will allow fibers to settle after being rolled in the bolt.  To mark and cut the pattern you will need:

  • Ball-point pins;
  • Tailor’s chalk or dry soap sliver.
  • Sharp bent-handled shear

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Circle skirt construction. Sewing math.

Circle skirt construction is pretty easy you just need to know a little bit of geometry. One simple formula how to calculate the radius knowing the length of a circle is all the math you have to know.

Sewing is not complicated too. It requires few pieces and basic techniques, making it is a good exercise for beginners.  If this is your first time I would advise you to begin with a paper pattern. For experienced sewers this step can be skipped, you are welcome to do the markings straight on the fabric.

Circle skirt construction math.

To make this pattern you will need only two measurements –  waist girth and the length of your skirt. This will allow you to calculate the radius of the circle.

Full circle skirt construction diagram

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