Pattern 7546

the cutting layouts are on the pattern sheet

preparing pattern pieces

Choose your size according to the Burda measurement chart on the pattern sheet: dresses, blouses, jackets and coats according to your bust measurement, pants and skirts according to your hip measurement. Adjust the pattern pieces, if necessary, by adding or subtracting the number of inches that your measurements differ from the measurements given in the Burda chart.

AB

Cut out the following pattern pieces in the required size from the pattern sheet:for the women‘s pants view A pieces 1 to 4,for the men‘s pants view B pieces 5 to 8.

lengthen or shorten pattern pieces

If you are taller or shorter than the height listed in the size chart, you may adjust the pattern to fit your size at the lines marked “lengthen or shorten here“.

= Make sure that you adjust all pieces of one model by the same amount at the same lines.

How to lengthen and shorten pattern pieces:Cut the pattern pieces along the marked lines.

To lengthen, slide the two halves of the pattern piece as far apart as necessary.

To shorten, overlap the two halves of the pattern piece as far as necessary.Even out the side edges.

cutting out

FOLD (– – – –) means: Here is the center of a pattern piece but in no case a cut edge or seam. The piece should be cut double, with the fold line forming the center line.

Pattern pieces outlined with a broken line in the cutting dia-gram are to be placed face down on the fabric.

AB

The cutting diagrams on the pattern sheet show how the pattern pieces should be placed on the fabric.

SEAM AND HEM ALLOWANCES must be added to the pat-tern pieces:5/8 in (1.5 cm) at all seams and edges.

Cutting from a double layer of fabric:Fold the fabric in half lengthwise, right side facing in and matching the selvages. Pin the pattern pieces to the wrong side of the fabric as shown in the cutting diagram. Trace the seam and hem allowances on the fabric round the edges of the paper pattern pieces. Cut out the pieces on these lines.

pattern pieces transferring pattern markings

AB

Before removing the paper pattern pieces from the fabric, you should transfer the pattern outlines (seam and hem lines) and all other important pattern piece lines and markings to the wrong side of the garment pieces, e.g. notches and stitching lines. The easiest way to transfer pattern markings is to use BURDA dressmaker‘s carbon paper and a tracing wheel (see instructions included with the pack) or use pins and tailor‘s chalk.Use basting thread to transfer important lines to the right side of the fabric.

sewing

When sewing, right sides of fabric should be facing.

AB

The seam numbers indicate how the pattern pieces are stitched together.

= The numbers following the slash are for men‘s style view B.

PANTS

Side Seams / Pockets in Seams

1 Baste pocket pieces on front and back pant pieces, matching marking. Stitch. Secure ends of stitching.

2 Press pocket pieces over joining seams.

3 Lay front pant piece on back pant piece. Baste side seams (seam number 1 / 4). Stitch, not stitching across pocket openings between markings but leaving pocket openings basted. Secure ends of stitching.

4 Neaten seam allowances. Press seam allowances and pocket pieces open. Topstitch front pocket opening edges between markings 3/16 in (0.5 cm) wide.

5 Press pocket pieces onto front pant piece, baste and stitch together. Neaten seam allowances together. Baste pocket pieces at upper edge.

Inside Leg Seams

6 Lay front pant piece right sides together with back pant piece. Baste inside leg seams (seam number 2 / 5) and stitch. Trim allowances and neaten together.

Elastic Casing / Lower Edges of Pant Legs

7 Neaten allowance at lower edges of pant legs, baste to inside and press. Topstitch lower edges of pant legs 1/2 in (1.2 cm) wide, leaving an opening to insert elastic. Secure ends of stitching.Insert elastic for a comfortable fit, sew ends together.Sew up opening in seam.

Waistband / Elastic Casing

8 Work buttonholes as marked on waistband to each side of center front, first ironing a piece of interfacing on the wrong fabric side for reinforcement.

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A 1 Front Pant Piece 1xA 2 Back Pant Piece 1xA 3 Waistband 1xA 4 Pocket Piece 4x B 5 Front Pant Piece 1x B 6 Back Pant Piece 1x B 7 Waistband 1x B 8 Pocket Piece 4x

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9 Fold waistband, right side facing in. Stitch center back seam on outer half of waistband (with buttonholes). Leave other half of seam open (arrow). Secure ends of stitching. Press allowances open or press to inside.

J Fold waistband on fold line, wrong side facing in. Baste open edges together.

K Baste waistband right sides together with upper edge of pants matching centers (seam number 3 / 6). Match seam with center back. The side of the waistband with the buttonhole faces down. Stitch waistband in place. Trim allowances, neaten together and press onto pant piece.

L Topstitch waistband for elastic casing / drawstring casing twice at an interval of 1/2 in (1.2 cm).

M Insert cord into waistband through the buttonhole openings, using a safety pin as a bodkin and wrapping the end of the cord with tape. Slip cord stopper over ends of cord. Knot ends.

N Cut elastic into two pieces and insert into waistband through center back seam, using a safety pin as a bodkin Check the fit. Sew ends of elastc together by hand. Sew up opening in seam.

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