Minerva DXF AAMA Pattern 4077
Introducing a digital pattern for an elegant sculptural dress – Asymmetric Drama with Rosette Detail.
WHEN TO WEAR DESIGN 4077
This dress balances soft tailoring with architectural lines, making it a versatile piece for standout moments:
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Art-Driven Occasions: Ideal for gallery openings, cultural events, or creative showcases where fashion-forward silhouettes are welcome.
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Modern Business Events: The clean construction and high collar provide a confident yet refined look.
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Evening Gatherings: Whether styled with heels or boots, the asymmetric collar and rosette detail make a bold impression.
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Seasonal Transitions: Perfect for spring and autumn when layering can highlight its structure and drama.
KEY DESIGN FEATURES
Silhouette: Straight-cut.
Collar: Asymmetric sculpted collar with valance and layered construction.
Closure: Center back invisible zip closure for a clean finish.
Details: Decorative front rosette, sculptural valance, and structured cuffs.
Sleeves: Elbow-length sleeves with tailored cuffs.
Hemline: Knee-length with slit for ease of movement.
Style: A confident, refined silhouette with artistic detailing—elegant yet modern.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
This pattern has an intermediate difficulty level and requires confident sewing skills, especially for sculptural and decorative elements.
SEAM ALLOWANCES
No seam allowances by default. If an option to add them at $1 is chosen, all seams are 1 cm unless otherwise specified.
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Hem allowance: 2 cm
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Slit facing allowance: 6 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 DXF AAMA PATTERN 4077
Best suited for lightweight suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers with soft body and good shaping ability:
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Wool blends
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Viscose suiting
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Lightweight crepe
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Cotton sateen
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Polished twill
Avoid fabrics that are overly crisp or too fluid to preserve the integrity of the collar and decorative details.
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
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Fusible Interfacing: Lightweight interfacing for cuffs and collar sections
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Closure: 1 invisible zipper for center back
CUTTER’S MUST FOR DXF AAMA PATTERN 4077
From Main Fabric:
Upper back – 2 pieces
Lower back – 2 pieces
Upper front (left) – 1 piece
Upper front (right) – 1 piece
Lower front – 1 piece
Side panel – 2 pieces
Collar (right section) – 2 pieces
Collar (left section) – 1 piece
Valance – 2 pieces
Sleeve – 2 pieces
Cuff – 2 pieces
Rosette – 1 piece
From Fusible Interfacing:
Collar (right section) – 1 piece
Collar (left section) – 1 piece
Cuff – 2 pieces
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before cutting your fabric:
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Print out the paper patterns and lay them out according to your fabric width (90–150 cm) to determine fabric requirements.
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Don’t forget to account for mirrored and symmetrical pieces.
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Pay special attention to notches—they must align for accurate construction.
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All markings are printed on the fabric’s right side.
DXF AAMA PATTERN 4077 FOR 3D DESIGNERS, CONTRACTORS, AND ADVANCED SEWISTS
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DXF AAMA: Compatible with most 3D fashion software for previewing structure and drape
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PLT Format: Plotter-ready for contractors and efficient layout creation
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PDF Format: Optimized for home printing and advanced sewists
CUSTOM FIT OPTIONS
Pattern 4077 supports both individual measurements and US ASTM standard sizing.
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Bust: 35 cm to 170 cm
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Low Hip: 35 cm to 190 cm
Patterns are generated based on your specific dimensions for optimal fit and proportion.
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