Jumpsuit Sewing Pattern Template printable pdf download

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

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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

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Pant Back

Cut 2 Self

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Collar

Cut 2 Self

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Cut 2 Fusible

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Fly

Fly Facing

Cut 1 Self

Cut 1 Fusible

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Back Waistband

Cut 1 Self - On Fold

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Bodice Front

Cut 2 Self

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Front Waistband

Cut 2 Self

Size

Sunflower

Front Pocket

Facing

Cut 2 Self

Cut 2 Fusible

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