Sewing instructions for Dalia nightdress
Our Dalia nightdress pattern gets full marks for comfort and, above all, is easy to sew. The dress features a bodice with a large, round neckline and a slightly flared, flowing skirt. You can use a different color for the neckline trim, which creates a nice contrast.
Length at the center back = 97 – 105 cm
Dalia was sewn from a soft jersey in this pattern.
Required materials:
We recommend a soft jersey fabric with elastane.
| Size 34-42 | Outer fabric | 1.90 cm | 140 cm wide |
| Size 44-50 | Outer fabric | 2.30 cm | 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. Place the selvedges parallel to the center so that you can place the front piece at the top and bottom and the back piece at the top and bottom 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 snip with scissors or chalk and mark the ends of the darts. Note that bust darts are required from size 40 upwards. Notch the seam allowance on the fold, as this is always the center. Markings define the positions of dart ends, pocket positions, and much more. Transfer these either with chalk or pins. 
You will need fabric:
- 1x front part at the top of the fold
- 1x front part at the bottom of the fold
- 1x back part at the top of the fold
- 1x back part at the bottom of the fold
- 2x sleeves opposite
- 1x neck strip
Sewing instructions:
Seam allowances are included - 1cm wide or as per marking clips!
To sew this nightgown 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 stretch 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! 
First, join the top front piece to the bottom front piece, right sides together, and neaten the seam allowances together. Similarly, join the top back piece to the bottom back piece, right sides together, and neaten the seam allowances together. Press the seam allowances upwards for both the front and back pieces. 
Now you can sew the front and back pieces together at the side seam, right sides together. The seam allowances are neatened together and ironed to the back. 
Sew the shoulder seams together, right sides together, then neaten the seam allowances together and iron them to the back. 
Close the sleeves, right sides together, and neaten the seam allowances and press them back. Neaten the raw edge at the hem and press it over according to the notation in the pattern... 
… and stitch. 
Sew the sleeve, right sides together, into the corresponding armhole and neaten it. Pay attention to the notches in the pattern. 
Sew the neck strip together along the shortest section, right sides together. Iron the seam allowances open, then iron the strip in the fold, wrong sides together. For easier processing and to prevent it from stretching when piecing it together later, topstitch the neck strip once, using the width of your stitching foot. 
Now you can pin the strip, right sides together, into your neckline and stitch it in place. The neckline seam should line up with the shoulder seam on the right side of your body. All seam allowances are neatened together and pressed down. 
Finally, topstitch the ironed seam allowance to the width of your stitching foot. This will further secure it. Finally, overcast the hem, press it over at 2 cm, and topstitch.
Your DALIA is ready !
If you're stuck or have any questions, please email us at info@schnittmuster-berlin.de. We'll respond as quickly as possible.
Have lots of fun with your new designer piece!
Sincerely, your Schnittmuster-Berlin team.
