Yenisei
Double front long johns with an elasticated waistband. Three pattern pieces and twelve steps, in thermal knit.
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40–54 Sizes included (S–5XL)
1.20–1.30 m Main fabric, by size
3 Pattern pieces
12 Steps to sew it
Pattern descriptionDouble front thermal long johns
Double front long johns with elasticated waistband.
MaterialsWhat you'll need
Suggested materials
- Thermal fiber, knitted fabrics with high elasticity, with viscose and polyester in the composition, rib knit
- Fabric width used throughout this tutorial — 1.50 m (1 5⁄8 yd)
Also needed
- Elastic band 2 cm (¾″) wide — length per size, in the table below
Fabric requirement by size, for fabric width 1.50 m (1 5⁄8 yd)
| Size | 40–42 S–M | 44–46 L–XLMOST PICKED | 48–50 2XL–3XL | 52–54 4XL–5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main fabric | 1.20 m 1 3⁄8 yd | 1.25 m 1 3⁄8 yd | 1.25 m 1 3⁄8 yd | 1.30 m 1 3⁄8 yd |
Elastic band length by size
| Size | 40 | 42 | 44MOST PICKED | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elastic band | 74 cm 29 1⁄8″ | 78 cm 30 ¾″ | 82 cm 32 ½″ | 86 cm 33 7⁄8″ | 90 cm 35 ½″ | 94 cm 37″ | 98 cm 38 5⁄8″ | 102 cm 40 1⁄8″ |
Pattern pieces already include seam allowances. When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5–10% more than required.
Cutting listSpecification
| Pattern piece | Pcs. |
|---|---|
| Main fabric | |
| 1 — Main piece | 2 |
| 2 — Front piece | 2 |
| 3 — Waistband | 1 |
Pattern pieces — tap to zoom in
Total ease allowances Waist 0 cm, hips 0 cm, thigh 0 cm.
Cutting layoutLayout of parts on fabric
Main fabric, width 1.50 m (1 5⁄8 yd), shown for sizes 40 and 54
Size 40 (S)Tap the diagram to zoom in
Size 54 (5XL)Tap the diagram to zoom in
Step by stepSewing instructions
Twelve steps in two stages, from the double front to the elasticated waistband.
Assembly
6 steps- 1
Machine baste the darts on the front pieces (2) of the long johns, placing them face to face. Fix the overlocker stitch at the base of the dart. Press the seam allowances to different sides.
- 2
Insert the main piece (1) along the front edge between the two pieces of the front piece (2). The front pieces should be face to face. Sew the two sides on the overlocker, turn them right side out and press (the seam ease allowances are located inside).
- 3
Make 2 parallel topstitches on the front piece with a double needle or on a coverstitch machine.
- 4
Topstitch the seat seam on the back piece of the long johns. Iron press the seam ease allowance to the side.
- 5
Fold the long johns face to face and stitch the inseam on the overlocker. Iron press the seam allowances to the back side.
- 6
Iron press the bottom of the garment to the wrong side along the notches, overcast and stitch with a double needle or a coverstitch machine.
Waistband
6 steps- 1
Decate the elastic band before sewing, then cut it to the desired length. Stitch it into a ring.
- 2
Iron press the waistband (3) lengthwise and in half with the wrong side inward.
- 3
Stitch the waistband into a ring, iron press the ease allowances apart.
- 4
Put the elastic band inside the belt and fasten the lower edge.
- 5
Place the waistband face to face with the upper edge of the long johns and sew on an overlocker. Iron press.
- 6
Press the ready garment.
Finishing The long johns are ready!
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