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EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT

YOU WILL NEED

■ Pattern-drafting supplies (e.g. Ruler, French curve, pattern paper)
■ Lightweight woven fabric with drape and body, such as viscose challis, crepe, viscose linen blends, soft linen, silk satin, or flannel. Amount to be determined by your self-draft paper pattern.
■ 3.8 cm wide elastic: up to 38 cm long
■ Bias binding: 2m
■ Matching thread
■ Basic sewing kit

RECOMMENDED FABRIC

■ Mid-weight knit fabric, such as rayon ponte or French terry, with at least 20% stretch.
■ Lighter-weight fabric such as bamboo jersey will also work and give a more casual look (like pyjama pants).

PATTERN INVENTORY

1 – Front leg
2 – Pocket facing (View A)
3 – Pocket (View A)
4 – Back leg
5 – Waistband

FABRIC CUTTING LAYOUTS

■ For View A, cut along the diagonal “cut here” line on the Front Leg pieces.■ For View

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