A well-fitting basic shirt to complement your existing wardrobe or a sports shirt in a functional fabric – Somaya can do both and also offers you the option of choosing two different front panels. Our sewing examples give you an idea of ​​what Somaya can do. Basic is good – but with variety, it's even better.

Length in the center back = 63 – 68 cm

→ To the “Somaya” pattern

In this tutorial, Somaya was sewn from an elastic sports jersey.

Required materials:

We recommend an elastic jersey or functional fabric.

Sizes 34-50 uni	jersey	1.10 m	140 cm wide
Sizes 34-50 divided fabric 1	jersey	0.80 m	140 cm wide
Sizes 34-50 divided fabric 2	jersey	0.70 m	140 cm wide
Sizes 34-50 divided fabric 3	jersey	0.35 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. 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 thread take-up 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 ends , pocket positions, and much more. Transfer these either with chalk or a pin .

You will need fabric:

• 1x back part in the fracture
• 1x front part left
• 1x front part middle
• 1x front part right
• 2x sleeves opposite
• 1x neck cover

Sewing instructions:

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

There is also a video here where we explain how to add panel seams to your pattern.

To sew this shirt 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!

Sizes 46-50 have a bust dart, please sew this according to the
A simple, straight dart is created after the exact transfer
of the markings as follows. Place clips on clips, draw a line
with the tailor's chalk so that you do not sew too much or too little and the
Side seam ends nicely straight. Sew from the widest point to the tip
nicely tapered (so that the dart doesn't bag).
So that you do not have to lock at the top, you can cut the last centimeter
Sew with a very small stitch. Iron the dart contents upwards.

We'll start with the dividing seams on the front piece. Place the front piece, right sides together, on the center front piece and close the seam with a 1/2-inch seam allowance. Neaten the seam allowances together and press them down.

Repeat the process with the left front piece, placing it, right sides together, on top of the previously sewn pieces and sewing them together. The seam allowances are neatened together and ironed down.

Next, we'll sew the front and back pieces of the shirt. Place both pieces together, right sides together, and sew the side seams. Then, neaten the seam allowances together and press them back.

The shoulders are also closed, right sides together, neatened together and ironed back.

Neaten the hem all the way around and iron it once according to the markings in the pattern.

Then sew it through and stitch the hem.

Now let's prepare the sleeves. Place one sleeve at a time, right sides together, and stitch the inner sleeve seams together. Finish the seam allowances together and press them back.

Here too, the hem of the sleeves is finished and ironed according to the pattern.

Then sew it through and stitch the hem.

Now you can sew the sleeves into the corresponding armhole. Use the notches in the pattern as a guide. The seam allowances are neatened together and pressed into the sleeve.

Next, we'll prepare the neck panel. Place it right sides together and sew the shoulder seam. Press the seam allowances open. The neck panel is ironed, wrong sides together, in the fold and secured with a stitch.

Now for the penultimate step: place the neck panel, right sides together, against the prepared body, secure it with pins, and topstitch. Note the notches in the pattern. The seam allowances are neatened together and ironed down.

Finally, sew and secure the seam allowance with a close-edged seam.

Your SOMAYA with dividing seams 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.