Minerva DXF AAMA Pattern 4743

Introducing a digital pattern for the sculptural long-sleeved pencil dress – Precision Structure with Dramatic Volume.

WHEN TO WEAR DESIGN 4743

This dress delivers instant visual drama while preserving a refined silhouette. Ideal for moments that call for bold femininity and architectural elegance:

Gallery Openings & Red-Carpet Moments: The structured ruffle sleeve and tailored body make it an unforgettable piece.
Formal Receptions & Dinners: Sleek and sculpted, this dress holds its own in evening settings.
High-Profile Daytime Events: Style it with heels or boots for fashion-forward daywear.

KEY DESIGN FEATURES

Silhouette: Classic pencil shape with fitted princess seams and a tailored back vent.

Neckline: Clean round neckline, designed to frame the face without distraction.

Sleeves: Full-length sleeves with dramatic sculptural overlays and shirred lower panels, accented with a row of 4 decorative buttons.

Sleeve Interior: Contrasting lining enhances depth and architectural effect.

Closure: Invisible zipper at the center back.

Style: A distinctive fusion of minimal structure and maximal sleeve detailing—this design turns a classic silhouette into a modern icon.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

This pattern has a high difficulty level and is best suited for advanced sewists.

SEAM ALLOWANCES

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

Hem allowance of the dress – 2.0 cm
Hem allowance of the sleeve – 2.0 cm
Slit allowance – 6.0 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 4743

Best suited to dress-weight fabrics that can hold sculptural forms:

Medium-weight wool crepe
Stretch cotton sateen
Blended jacquards

Lining Recommendations: Use lightweight contrasting satin for the sleeve interior to highlight the open sculpted form.

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

Fusible interfacing: for neckline facings
Lining fabric: for the sleeves
8 decorative buttons
1 invisible zipper

CUTTER’S MUST FOR DXF AAMA PATTERN 4743

From Main Fabric:

Center back – 2 pieces
Side back – 2 pieces
Center front (on fold) – 1 piece
Side front – 2 pieces
Sleeve – 2 pieces
Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
Front neckline facing – 1 piece

From Lining Fabric:

Sleeve – 2 pieces

From Fusible Interfacing:

Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
Front neckline facing – 1 piece

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Before cutting your fabric, print out the paper patterns and lay them out according to your fabric width (ranging from 90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much fabric you will need. Be sure to account for paired and symmetrical pieces. When assembling the garment, pay close attention to the notches—they must align for accurate construction.

DXF AAMA PATTERN 4743 FOR 3D DESIGNERS, CONTRACTORS, AND ADVANCED SEWISTS

DXF AAMA for 3D Designers: Seamlessly integrates with fashion design software for accurate digital visualization.
PLT Format for Contractors: Plot-ready layout ensures precision and fabric efficiency.
PDF Format for Advanced Sewists: Printable, tileable format suitable for at-home use.