Keiki scores points with its special knotting technique. The soft folds from the knotted area, even in the jersey fabric proposed here, don't draw attention to the body, but rather flatter it. The beautiful V-neck further emphasizes the feminine lines.

Length at the center back = 95-101 cm

→ To the “Keiki” pattern

In this tutorial, Keiki was sewn from a viscose jersey.

Required materials:

We recommend a flowing jersey with a touch of elastane. The fabric should be opaque, as the dress is unlined.

Size 34-40	Outer fabric	1.70 m	140 cm wide
Size 42-50	Outer fabric	2.20 m	140 cm wide

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. Position the selvedges parallel to the center so you can place the facing on the inside front 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 slit 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 pins.

You will need fabric:

• 2x back part opposite
• 2x front part opposite
• 1x neck hole band
• 1x front panel inside the break
• 2x sleeves opposite
• 1x front part-top

Sewing instructions:

Seam allowances are included - 1cm wide or as per marking clips!

To sew this dress 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 a 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 show you, in addition to the description, where a seam needs to be sewn or glued.
When sewing, pay attention to the seam allowance included in the pattern. Seam allowances not specifically marked are 1cm wide!
Have fun sewing!

We start with the front piece. On the upper front piece, press the neckline edge upward along the fold.

Fold the ironed fold back. Then place the front piece in the center front fold, right sides together. Sew the section marked with an X from mark to mark. The topstitched seam should be exactly on top of the previously ironed fold.

Here you can see a detailed photo of where to sew the line.

Open the piece again and you will see that there is an opening in the middle.

Now comes the slightly more complicated part of the dress. Sew the opening panel together, right sides together, along line E. This is marked on the pattern.

Sew the opening's bridge together, right sides together, along line E. This is marked on the fabric cut. Then turn the front piece right side out through the tube.

Place the two lower front pieces, right sides together, and sew the center front together from the hem to the marking.

Now neaten the section D to D in the lower front piece, iron the section 1cm inwards and stitch it close to the edge.

The two narrow ends of the previously prepared lower front part are pulled from back to front through the opening of the upper front part.

Fold the strips from the bottom piece onto the top piece, so the fabric is right sides together, and sew the section up to the second notch. Make sure you don't twist the strips when folding them over.

Sew the other side of the strip to the bottom piece. This closes the gap. Repeat this process on the other side.

To prevent a hole in the knot where you can see through, sew the front panel in place. To do this, neaten the space between the two notches.

Be sure to sew the facing, right sides together, inside out. The long edges are sewn to the seam allowance of the dress up to the notch and then neatened together.

In the end it looks like this from the inside.

Then, take the two back pieces. Place them right sides together and sew them together along the back seam. Finish the seam allowances together.

Iron the neckline band in half lengthwise, wrong sides together, and sew it together with a stitching stitch the width of your stitching foot.

Then pin the ribbon to the back neck hole, right sides together, and stitch a 1cm seam.

Then fold the ribbon completely inwards and stitch it close to the edge.

Not much more and you're almost done, because now you place the shoulder seams of the back and front pieces, right sides together, fold open the neckline and sew the shoulders together up to the notch.

Then, place the neckline fold, right sides together, on the shoulder seam and topstitch 1cm across. The seam allowances are neatened together. The shoulders can be turned under, and everything will look neat.

If you then fold over the cut facing, you will have a beautifully finished neckline.

Place the front and back pieces, right sides together, along the side seam and sew them together. Finish the seam allowances together and press them back.

Now it's time for the sleeves. First, iron the hem upwards. Pay attention to the notches in the pattern. Then, with the hem turned up, sew the sleeves right sides together and neaten the seam allowances. These are then ironed back.

The hem of the sleeve is finished all around…

… folded up and stitched through.

Place the finished sleeves, right sides together, into the appropriate armhole. Make sure the side seams and notches line up. Neaten the seam allowances together.

The hem of the dress is also finished and ironed…

… and stitched through.

Your KEIKI is ready!

If you're stuck or have any questions, please email us at info@schnittmuster-berlin.de. We'll respond as soon as possible. 

Have lots of fun with your new designer piece! 

Sincerely, your Schnittmuster-Berlin team.