Minerva Digital Pattern 7168

Introducing a digital pattern for the utilitarian-inspired sleeveless dress – Utility Dress with Cargo Details.

Please Note:
This design was originally drafted as a children’s pattern. However, thanks to the advanced pattern-generation software—which customizes each pattern based on your individual measurements, ensuring ideal fit at the shoulders, waist, and overall proportions—this style can also be drafted for adults. With a supported size range from Bust: 35 cm to 170 cm and Low Hip: 35 cm to 190 cm, any adult within these dimensions can enjoy a personalized version of this design with minimal adjustments.

WHEN TO WEAR DESIGN 7168

This design combines rugged functionality with urban edge, perfect for versatile styling throughout the seasons:

Casual Summer Days: Style it solo with sandals or sneakers for warm weather ease.
Layered for Fall: Pair with a turtleneck or long-sleeve tee and tights to transition into cooler months.
Resort & Travel Looks: Its practical pockets and easy shape make it ideal for getaways and sightseeing.

KEY DESIGN FEATURES

Silhouette: Straight-cut with subtle shaping at the sides for comfort and clean structure.

Collar: Generous funnel collar with drawstring ties, adding volume and a soft edge.

Closure: Front button placket extending to the mid-bust.

Details:

Buttoned flap chest pockets
Large bottom patch pockets with buttoned flaps
Sewn-on waistband with functional drawstring ties
Epaulettes on the shoulders for a touch of utilitarian detail

Style: A modern cargo-style dress that merges streetwear influence with polished tailoring.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

Intermediate. Precision required for pocket construction and clean topstitching.

SEAM ALLOWANCES

No seam allowances by default. If an option to add them at 1 EUR is chosen, all seams are 1 cm.

Please note: A single contour on the pattern pieces means no seam allowances are included. A double contour indicates seam allowances are included.

FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DIGITAL PATTERN 7168

Best suited for light to medium-weight dress fabrics with a crisp hand and slight stretch:

Cotton blends with elastane
Light twill or denim
Lightweight canvas or gabardine

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

Fusible interfacing: For pocket flaps, epaulettes, and collar reinforcement
Buttons: 7 standard buttons (front placket and pocket closures)
Elastic: 3 cm wide for the waistline
Optional: Contrast thread for topstitching

CUTTER’S MUST FOR A DIGITAL PATTERN 7168

From Main Fabric:

Center back – 1 piece
Side back – 2 pieces
Back yoke – 1 piece
Side front – 2 pieces
Center front – 1 piece
Front yoke – 1 piece
Waistband – 1 piece
Collar – 2 pieces
Placket – 1 piece
Right chest pocket – 1 piece
Left chest pocket – 1 piece
Lower patch pockets – 2 pieces
Lower pocket flaps – 4 pieces
Right pocket flap – 2 pieces
Left pocket flap – 2 pieces
Epaulettes – 4 pieces
Collar drawstrings – 2 strips (3 x 8 cm each)
Waist ties – 2 strips (3 x 16 cm each)

From Fusible Interfacing:

Lower pocket flaps – 2 pieces
Right pocket flap – 1 piece
Left pocket flap – 1 piece
Epaulettes – 2 pieces

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Before cutting your fabric:

Print and lay out the paper patterns according to your fabric width (90 cm to 150 cm).
Don’t forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces.
During assembly, follow all notches carefully for alignment and accuracy.

DIGITAL PATTERN 7168 FOR 3D DESIGNERS, CONTRACTORS, AND ADVANCED SEWISTS

DXF AAMA for 3D Designers: Compatible with most fashion CAD software for realistic simulation and fitting.
PLT Format for Contractors: Ready for plotting, supporting efficient production layouts.
PDF Format for Advanced Sewists: Easily printable and tileable for at-home or studio-based assembly.