Fitted Flared Coat Dress with Rounded Collar

Name: Fitted Flared Coat Dress with Rounded Collar
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2087
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2087

This Minerva sewing pattern for a Fitted Flared Coat Dress with Rounded Collar is drafted to your own measurements. It features a tailored fit through the bodice and waist, a classic rounded Peter Pan collar, and a gracefully flared hem. This sophisticated coat dress is a versatile choice for formal gatherings, professional settings, or elegant daytime events.

Tech. Description

Fitted Flared Coat Dress

Introducing a women's sewing pattern for an elegant coat dress, featuring a fitted bodice with shaping seams, a classic rounded collar, and a gracefully flared hem.

When To Wear

This sophisticated coat dress is a versatile choice for a range of occasions, making it ideal for:

Formal Gatherings: Perfect for weddings, galas, and other elegant events requiring refined attire.
Professional Settings: a chic and polished option for business casual environments or stylish office wear.
Chic Daytime Events: Ideal for luncheons, garden parties, or upscale social outings.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Designed with a tailored fit through the bodice and waist, gracefully flaring out into a full, feminine hem.

Collar: Features a classic rounded Peter Pan collar, adding a touch of timeless charm.

Closure: a single-breasted front with a vertical row of decorative buttons provides elegant closure.

Sleeves: Long, classic set-in sleeves offer a clean and polished arm line.

Pockets: Two decorative welt pockets with flaps are strategically placed on the lower front for visual interest.

Back: Enhanced with shaping seams through the back bodice and a paneled construction for the flared lower section, ensuring a flattering fit and movement.

Length: Finishes at a refined knee length, with the voluminous flared hem adding a dynamic silhouette.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. This pattern requires a good understanding of sewing techniques including panel seaming, precise collar construction, setting in sleeves, and creating neat buttonholes.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose medium-weight woven fabrics that hold shape well while allowing for graceful drape in the flared hem:

Tweed
Bouclé
Gabardine
Medium-weight wool blends

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing
9-12 buttons

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:

Center back – 2 pieces
Back side – 2 pieces
Center front – 2 pieces
Front side – 2 pieces
Lower side – 2 pieces
Sleeve – 2 pieces
Back neckline facing – 1 piece
Front facing – 2 pieces
Collar – 2 pieces

From fusible interfacing:

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

Sewing Instructions

Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
Stitch the center back seam. Press seams open and overlock.
Stitch the side seams of the side panels. Overlock seams and press towards the back. Attach the lower side. Press seam allowance upwards and overlock.
Stitch the princess seams on the back. Overlock seams and press towards the center.
Stitch the princess seams on the front. Overlock seams and press towards the center.
Stitch the shoulder seams. Overlock seams and press towards the back.
Place the upper collar on the undercollar, right sides together, and stitch along the outer edge. Turn the collar right side out, shape, and press. Attach the collar to the neckline.
Stitch and press open the sleeve seam, overlock allowances. Set sleeves into armholes, matching notches. Press seam allowances and overlock.
Stitch and press open the shoulder seams of the back neckline facing and front facing. Overlock the outer edge. Place the front facing on the right side of the front, right side down, pin, and stitch along the front edge, bottom, and neckline. Turn the facings right side out, shape the seams, and press.
Overlock the hem allowance of the garment and sleeves, fold to the wrong side, and topstitch.
On the right front, overlock buttonholes, and on the left front, sew on buttons.

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