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Claudine
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Claudine is a one-size pattern. You can refer to the size
table below. This boho summer dress is perfect for the
beach and will surely make an unforgettable addition to
your wardrobe. It can be made longer as a maxi dress or
as a top (see length suggested on the pattern) and can
also be worn with the opening on the front or on the
back. The seams allowance of 1.5 cm are included, unless
otherwise stated in your instructions so there is no need
to add extra fabric to your pattern.
Size
Waist 117 cm

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 Fabric: 270 cm (top option: 195 cm)
 Needle: Regular size 14
 Elastic (0.50 cm wide): 38 cm
 Double Fold Tape: 123 cm

Fabric
I recommend choosing a light fabric, such as cotton or
linen, viscose, or muslin. It’s also possible to use a
semitransparent delicate fabric and add a lining, either
black or white depending of the fabric you chose. Don’t
hesitate to try new things and use different textures or
materials for your project.

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Lexicon
Right side: The printed or pretty surface of the fabric.
Normally you sew things with right sides together. This
way the stitching will be on the inside of the finished
project.
Wrong side: The other surface which not pretty.

Cutting Plane

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Instructions
To get started on your new project, you will need to wash
your fabric carefully! This is an important step since
organic fabrics can shrink after being washed.
Start by laying down the pattern on your fabric and begin
cutting the pieces. You can either use pins or weights to
keep the fabric stable on your cutting table. Personally, I
use cups or even my wallet to keep the fabric from
moving. Moreover, you will have to transfer the
information from the pattern on your pieces of fabric
(gather, darts, etc.). This information will be important
to remember in the upcoming steps. To mark your fabric,
I recommend using colour pencils or soap.

Sewing the Cords

Start with the cords
(E). Fold cords in
half lengthwise, on
the right side.
Stitch along the
edge, leaving one
end open to turn.
Turn cords on the
right side and press.

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Assembling Shoulder Seams
Pin by the shoulders
the front (A) to the
back (B) on the
right side. Press
seam open. Repeat
for the lining.

Stitching Top Neckline

Place right sides of the top and the top lining together.
Stitch along the neckline. Turn on the right side and
press.

Placing the Cords

Place right sides of the back piece and the back lining
together. On the right
side of the back piece,
centering the cords
over the circle
marked. The cords
should be in between
the fabric at the
location of the small
circle drawn on the
back pattern
(cord/cordon).
Stitch. Press.

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Stitching the Upper Seam Sleeves
(English seam)
Place the back sleeve and the front sleeve pieces wrong
side together and stitch at 0.7 cm from the edge on the
upper seam (don’t touch the lower seam). Turn on the
right side. Stitch at 0.7 cm from the edge. Repeat for the
second sleeve.

Attaching Sleeves to Top (English

seam)
Pin wrong sides of the
sleeve and the top
together, starting with
the upper sleeve seam
on the upper seam of
the top as a landmark.
Stitch at 0.7 cm from
the edge. Pin right sides
of the sleeve and the top
together at 0.7 cm from the edge. Press. Repeat.

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Gathering the
Skirt
Gather upper edge of
skirt between small
circle. Pull loose ends
together until it
reaches the same
length as the top and
sleeve seam. Repeat
for the second skirt.

Attaching
Skirt to Top
With right sides
together, pin the skirt
to the top, matching
the gathering to the
sleeve/top seams. Pull
up gathering stitches
to fit. Stitch. Repeat
for the back.

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Sewing Double Fold Tape
To finish the edge of the
skirts, sew a double fold
tape of 61.5 cm to cover
the seam of the skirt.
Repeat for the second
skirt. Press.

Stitching Underarm Seams

(English seams)
With wrong sides
together, stitch the
front to the back at 0.7
cm of the edge. Place
right sides together,
stitch at 0.7 cm from
the edge of the sleeve.
Iron. Repeat for the
opposite sleeve.

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Stitching Sleeve Hems & Elastic
Press sleeve hem allowance. Pin the hem. Stitch close to
press edge, leaving an opening for the elastic. Using a
diaper pin, insert the elastic (19 cm) in the opening of
the hem. Pin both elastic ends together and stitch. Close
the opening with a stitch.

Finishing the Skirt Hem

Mark hem. Press. Pin and stitch.

-The End -

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