Shirt Denver

Sewing instructions for the Denver sweater


Required materials:

We recommend jersey with elastane.

34-40 Outer fabric 1, m 140 cm wide
42-50 Outer fabric 1, m

140 cm wide


Rubber band:

0.5cm wide


Cutting:

Seam allowances are included - 1cm wide or as marked!

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 placed 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 darts, pocket positions, and much more. Transfer these either with chalk or

To sew this sweater 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.

Be sure to use a jersey needle and a stretchy stitch. This means that if you're using a home sewing machine, you should use either a zigzag stitch or the three-part stretch stitch. Then, finish all seam allowances with a zigzag stitch or another similar stitch to prevent fraying. The colored lines in the images, in addition to the description, show you where to sew or glue a seam.
When sewing, pay attention to the seam allowance included in the pattern.
Have fun sewing!

Place your two front pieces right sides together and close the center front and chain it.

Cut your elastic according to the measurements and pin it to your front piece as marked. Distribute the fabric width evenly across the elastic by pulling the elastic apart to the desired width.

Sew the elastic all the way around the seam allowance right next to the center front seam.

To prevent your shoulder seam from expanding but still remain flexible, I will show you the following processing:

Cut a 3cm wide ribbon that's 2m longer than your shoulder, including seam allowance. The grain should run in the direction of the fabric's less stretchy side. Fold the ribbon in half lengthwise and iron it flat.

Place the shoulder seams of the front and back pieces right sides together. Pin the prepared band to the shoulder. The raw edges of the shoulder and band should be aligned.

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