Bodice belt, free pattern №777

Use the Test Square to adjust the print scale! A test square for checking the A4 scale is located on the first sheet of the A4 pattern file. The test square for checking the plotter scale is located on the pattern sheet in the plotter file.

Bodice belt pattern.  Bodice belt comes with princess seams at front and back parts and shaped hemline. Bodice belt has a hook closure in the center seam of the back part. There are decorative half-ring holders and half-rings.

Eases added to a pattern, cm:  Waist-line: 2cm.

Finished back length along the center back seam, сm: 38 size: 39, 40 size: 42, 42 size: 45, 44 size: 48, 46 size: 51, 48 size: 54,  50 size: 57, 52 size: 60, 54 size: 63, 56 size: 66.

Finished length along the side seam, cm: 38 size: 74, 40 size: 77, 42 size: 80, 44 size: 83, 46 size:86, 48 size: 89,  50 size: 92, 52 size: 95, 54 size: 98, 56 size: 101.

Finished length along the princess seam, cm: 38 size: 126, 40 size: 131, 42 size: 136, 44 size: 141, 46 size: 146, 48 size: 151,  50 size: 156, 52 size: 161, 54 size: 166, 56 size: 171.

Fabric suggestion: 

Main fabric. We recommend to use dress fabrics, non stretchy or little bit stretchy thin suit fabric that keep its shape well. It can be linen, cotton, viscose, synthetic, semi synthetic and blended fabrics.

Interfacing materials. For better quality of sewing, we recommend to use the interfacing material. For example you may use 34 g/m2 density 140 cm, width woven interfacing. The density of the interfacing material depends on the main fabric density.

Amount of Fabrics (in metres):

Amount of main fabric, wide 140 cm: 38-42 size: 0,40m, 44-48 size: 0,45m, 50-56 size: 0,50m.

Interfacing (density 34 g/m2; width 140 cm): sizes 38-42: 0,40m, sizes 44-48: 0,45m, sizes 50-56: 0,50m.

Bias fusible tape with reinforcement stitches: size 38: 1,05m, size 40: 1,10m, size 42: 1,15m, size 44: 1,20m, size 46: 1,25m, size 48: 1,30m, size 50: 1,35m, size 52: 1,40m, size 54: 1,45m, size 56: 1,50m.

Fusible on grain tape: size 38: 1,35m, size 40: 1,45m, size 42: 1,45m, size 44: 1,50m, size 46: 1,55m, size 48: 1,60m, size 50: 1,65m, size 52: 1,70m, size 54: 1,75m, size 56: 1,80m.

Attention! Given exact fabric consumption can be used only when pattern details are placed on a fabric sheet close to each other. All pattern details should be arranged on an opened fabric sheet strictly on grain in one direction, each pattern piece must be cut out only once.

Pattern is given with seam allowances.

Detailed sewing instruction with step-by-step photos of sewing is attached to the pattern in the kit.

Degree of difficulty - "Beginner".

The photos shows a belt sewed at the GRASSER  for pattern №777.

Model is wearing a size 42 dress, height 170-176. Model parameters: Bust-line: 84cm, waist-line: 57c,m Hips: 86cm, height 170cm.

The image also shows: jumpsuit on pattern №838.

In the gallery under the main photo and in the video below you can see a 3D visualization - this is how dress will look in sizes 38 and 56.

For sewing you will need the following equipment:

• Multipurpose sewing machine;
  
• An iron with or without steam;
• Regular presser foot;
• Wooden iron;
• Ironing desk or console table;
• Hand needle for basting;
• Machine needles №80-90;
• Paper scissors;
• Scissors for textile cutting.

The pattern in your order will be in two print options:

1. For printing on A4. You need to print the pattern on a regular printer on A4 sheets, then glue the sheets, cut the pattern and you can sew!

A test square for checking the A4 print scale is located on the first sheet of the pattern file.

2. For printing on a large format plotter. 

A test square for checking the plotter scale is located on the pattern sheet.