Jumpsuit Sewing Pattern Template

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JUMPSUIT
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
DOCUMENT: RDS.JUMPSUIT.CUTTING.INSTRUCTIONS.V1.0
SUPPLIES NEEDED
3 1/4
YARDS OF 54” WIDE FABRIC
• SHARP SCISSORS
• REMOVABLE MARKING MEDIUM (chalk, wax, tailorʼs tack, etc.)
• 1 - 28” NON-SEPARATING ZIPPER
• THREAD
• SEWING MACHINE
optional:
• 1/2 YARD OF THINNER POCKET FABRIC
• FUSIBLE INTERFACING
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Print pattern. You can print this document tiled on sheets of standard size paper and tape the pieces together, or
NOTE A: FABRIC LESS THAN 54” WIDE
print on a wide-format printer (36“ or wider). Print shops offer this service for approximately $12. If available to
If your fabric is less than 54” wide you will need to cut
each pattern piece individually from the paper template
you, the RDS recommends wide format printing.
and create a layout on your fabric taking care to position
2. Once your pattern is printed, cut along the outermost rectangle to remove any excess paper. This template should
the pattern pieces so that there is minimal waste. The
fit exactly on a 54”wide or larger piece of fabric that has been folded in half. If your fabric is less than 54” wide
quantity instructions and grainlines are all marked on
NOTE
A. For maximum yield this pattern is laid out for fabric that does not have a direction. For fabric with
see
each pattern piece for ease of use. To find the grainline
a nap, such as velvet or corduroy or fabric with a clear directional print see NOTE B.
markings look for the single line with two arrows at
either end. These lines indicate the direction, or grain, of
3. Fold your fabric in half along the lengthwise grain matching selvedge edge to selvedge edge. Selvedge is the
Size Sunflower
the fabric. When creating a layout on your fabric these
self-finished edge of fabric. This narrow border keeps the fabric from unraveling or fraying. Often it has an edge that
lines should run parallel to the selvedge edge of your
resembles tiny fringe, though just as frequently, a cleanly finished line will be found. Avoid this edge in your cut
fabric. To ensure that they are parallel measure the
Front Pocket
pieces as the texture frequently differs from the main body of the fabric.
distance from the top arrow point to the edge of the
fabric, then match that same distance with the bottom
4. Place the paper template on top your fabric, matching the folded edge of the fabric with the side of the paper
arrow. When the top and bottom arrows are equidistant
marked “folded edge.”
from the edge of your fabric then the pattern piece is
Cut 2 Pocketing*
5. Place pins throughout the template pinning together both layers of fabric as well as the paper.
correctly positioned!
6. Cut around the perimeter of each piece.
NOTE B: FABRIC WITH NAP OR
7. Leaving the pins in place, you will next need to snip each of the notches, taking care to not snip beyond the end
DIRECTIONAL PATTERN
of the U shape!
For fabric with a nap, such as velvet or corduroy, fabric
Notches are the U shaped markings that are found throughout the pattern.
with a clear directional print, or for matching stripes
Some notches indicate seam allowance widths, while others will help you
such as in plaid, you will need to cut the pattern pieces
*or cut 2 self
line up pattern pieces while sewing.
individually then lay them out on your fabric, ensuring
that the solid black arrow found on each grainline points
8. Mark all interior drill holes. Using a pin, bring together both layers of fabric and the pattern, mark the center of
in the same direction.
each drill hole with chalk, wax or other removable, nonpermanent tool. A tailor’s tack may also be used.
These interior drill holes, or markings, are indicated by the following symbol:
NOTE C: USING FUSIBLE INTERFACING
They will be located on the Pant Back, Bodice Back, and if your pattern
Fusible interfacing is a material that is used to reinforce,
contains bust darts then you will find a mark on the Bodice Front.
strengthen, and stabilize certain pieces in a garment.
While the use of fusible interfacing is optional, the
9. (OPTIONAL) Cut fusible interfacing pieces (see NOTE C for more info). Pattern pieces that use fusible will be
Rational Dress Society recommends a light to medium
marked with the direction “Cut 2 Fusible” or “Cut 1 Fusible”. These pieces are: the Collar, Fly, Fly Facing, Front
weight non-woven or tricot fusible interfacing in the
Pocket Facing, and Front Pocket Backing. To cut the fusible, lay the material down with the glue side facing up,
construction of JUMPSUIT.
then place your patterns down and cut around the perimeter of each piece and notch.
10. Cut the Front Pocket Bag out of a lighter pocketing material. If you are not using a pocketing material, then the
Front Pocket Bag may be cut alongside your other pattern pieces. Pocketing is used to reduce bulk in cases of thicker
materials – You will find an example of pocketing on any pair of blue jeans.
Before cutting your fabric
measure this square to make sure
that the pattern is scaled correctly*
*Some printers and software will automatically
scale large scale images which will effect the fit.
The inner square should
measure 4” x 4”
The outer square should
measure 12cm x 12cm
Size Sunflower
Pant Back
Cut 2 Self
Size Sunflower
Collar
Cut 2 Self
Size Sunflower
Cut 2 Fusible
Size Sunflower
Fly
Fly Facing
Cut 1 Self
Cut 1 Self
Cut 1 Fusible
Cut 1 Fusible
Size Sunflower
Back Waistband
Cut 1 Self - On Fold
Size Sunflower
Bodice Front
Cut 2 Self
Size Sunflower
Front Waistband
Cut 2 Self
Size
Sunflower
Front Pocket
Facing
Cut 2 Self
Cut 2 Fusible

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