Dory swaddle
Dory is a zip-up swaddle. The neckline and side seams are finished with binding. The front features an applied inner placket with a safety tab on the right-hand side.
Approximate sewing time — 2 hours.
To sew this swaddle, choose knit fabrics with the following properties:
- medium weight, soft, breathable, low-stretch
- the fiber content can include natural fibers (cotton), artificial fibers (viscose), and blends (cotton + polyester, cotton + elastane, etc.)
- the following fabrics are recommended: lightweight French terry, jersey knits, interlock knits
The swaddle in the photo is made of interlock knit fabric. The fabric is soft and low-stretch. The fiber content is 100% cotton. The fabric weight is 250 g/m2.
1. Main fabric, 170 cm wide, for all pieces and pieces without binding, in meters:
Main fabric, 66" wide, for all pieces and pieces without binding, in yards:
Height, in | Size 20 | Size 22 |
19.75 | 5/8 | – |
22 | – | 3/4 |
24.5 | – | 3/4 |
2. Additional fabric, 170 cm wide, in meters:
Height, cm | Size 20 | Size 22 |
50 | 0.1 | – |
56 | – | 0.1 |
62 | – | 0.1 |
Additional fabric, 66" wide, in yards:
Height, in | Size 20 | Size 22 |
19.75 | 1/8 | – |
22 | – | 1/8 |
24.5 | – | 1/8 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
3. One closed-bottom coil zipper No. 3, 50 cm (19 5/8") long, for all sizes in all heights
4. Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape, for all sizes in all heights — 1.5 m (1 5/8 yd)
5. Matching thread — 4 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 3 spools for the overlocker)
- sewing machine for construction
- overlocker for finishing raw edges
- stitch-in-the-ditch foot for the sewing machine (optional)
- one-sided foot for the sewing machine to attach the zipper
Important! We recommend using specialty needles when working with knit fabrics (for example, STRETCH, SUPER STRETCH, JERSEY, etc.). When sewing, a ball-shaped needle point pushes the knit loops apart without piercing the threads.
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Chest ease | 11.3–15.6 | 4 1/2–6 1/8 |
Waistline ease | 11.1–16.3 | 4 3/8–6 3/8 |
Hipline ease | 12.7–17.3 | 5–6 3/4 |
Height, cm | Back length, cm |
50 | 50.9 |
56 | 55.9 |
62 | 60.7 |
Height, in | Back length, in |
19.75 | 20 |
22 | 22 |
24.5 | 23 7/8 |
Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:
1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900 mm width.
2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
If you have any questions, please let us know at info@vikisews.com
Dory instructions Sample
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