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Bodysuit

Jersey, snap crotch. 4 pieces, drawn here for size 40.

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On the bodyFront and back
Front
Back
Pattern piecesWith seam allowance
FRONTBACKNECK BINDING · 1×ARMHOLE BINDING · 2×
Pieces4
  • Front1× on fold, 25 by 85 cm
  • Back1× on fold, 25 by 80 cm
  • Neck binding1×, 63 by 5 cm
  • Armhole binding2×, 46 by 5 cm
MeasurementsSize 40
  • Height168.0 cm
  • Bust92.0 cm
  • Waist76.0 cm
  • Hip101.0 cm
  • Neck37.2 cm
  • Back length (nape to waist)40.6 cm
  • Shoulder to shoulder38.2 cm
  • Waist to hip21.0 cm
  • Crotch depth26.9 cm
Block settingscm
  • Bust ease-2.0
  • Waist ease-2.0
  • Hip ease-4.0
  • Neck widening3.0
  • Extra front neck drop6.0
  • Back neck drop3.0
  • Shoulder narrowed by3.0
  • Armhole drop1.5
  • Crotch length adjust-1.0
  • Crotch width6.0
  • Leg line below hip at side10.0
  • Front leg scoop7.5
  • Back leg curve1.2
  • Snap overlap2.5
Fit checkscm
  • Finished bust90.0
  • Finished hip97.0
  • Torso length76.6
  • Neckline70.2
  • Armhole48.8
How to sew8 steps
  1. Cut and markCut every piece with the grain arrow parallel to the selvedge. Transfer the notches and the marks with tailor's chalk or a short snip into the seam allowance.
  2. Set up for stretchUse a ballpoint or stretch needle and a narrow zigzag or the stretch stitch, or an overlocker. Seams in knit must stretch with the fabric.
  3. ShouldersSew the shoulder seams; stabilise them with clear elastic or a strip of tape so they do not stretch.
  4. NeckbandJoin the band into a ring, fold it in half and sew it to the neckline in quarters, stretching the band slightly.
  5. ArmholesBind the armholes, stretching the binding a little round the curve.
  6. Side seamsSew the side seams, matching the notches. Press open.
  7. Leg openingsFinish the leg openings with lingerie elastic, stretching it a little across the back.
  8. CrotchFold back the crotch ends and set snap tape or press studs.
Fabricsize 40
  • 110 cm wide1.8 m
  • 140 cm wide1.9 m
  • 150 cm wide1.8 m

Estimated from the pieces laid out with seam allowance, grain along the selvedge. Add more for matching checks or stripes. The editor shows the layout.