High Neck 3/4 Raglan Dress
Introducing an elegant women's dress pattern featuring a sophisticated high neck and distinctive 3/4 length raglan sleeves.
When To Wear
This versatile dress is perfect for a range of occasions, offering effortless style:
- Everyday Chic: A comfortable yet polished choice for daily wear or casual gatherings.
- Work & Professional Settings: Its clean lines and modest cut make it suitable for office environments or business casual events.
- Evening & Smart Casual: Easily dressed up with accessories for dinners, parties, or semi-formal social events.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A straight, modern silhouette with a comfortable fit, designed to fall above the knee.
Neckline: A chic high neck, providing an elegant and modest finish.
Closure: A discreet zipper closure is set into the center back seam.
Sleeves: Unique 3/4 length raglan sleeves offer a distinctive and comfortable shoulder line.
Back: Features a clean center back seam for structure and the integrated zipper.
Darts: Thoughtfully placed bust darts on the front ensure a refined fit.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in inserting a zipper, constructing raglan sleeves, and applying a neckline facing.
Fabric Recommendations
For best results, choose medium-weight fabrics with some body and drape, such as:
- Ponte di Roma
- Scuba knit
- Medium-weight stretch cotton sateen
- Gabardine
- Crepe
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing for the neckline facings
- 1 invisible zipper
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- Back – 2 pieces
- Front - 1 piece
- Back sleeve part – 2 pieces
- Front sleeve part – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing - 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing - 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to facing pieces.
- Stitch darts on the front, press allowances upwards.
- Serge the center back edges separately. Stitch the center seam from the zipper mark downwards. Press seams open, pressing the zipper opening flat. Insert zipper.
- Attach the back sleeve parts to the back, press allowances towards the sleeve and serge. Attach the front sleeve parts to the front, press allowances towards the sleeve and serge.
- Stitch the upper sleeve edges, press allowances towards the back and serge. Stitch the lower sleeve edges and side seams in one continuous line, press allowances towards the back and serge.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the facings, press allowances open. Serge the lower edge. Place the facing on the garment right sides together and stitch the neckline edge, clip allowances at curves. Turn the facing to the wrong side, straighten, press. Secure the facing to the zipper tape and to the shoulder seams.
- Serge the hem allowance of the garment and sleeve, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
