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Princess Seam Knit Dress With Pleats

Pattern #2127
Tech. Description

Princess Seam Knit Dress With Pleats

Introducing a flattering and contemporary knit dress, distinguished by its elegantly draped pleats integrated into a princess seam on the front.

When To Wear

This versatile knit dress offers comfort and style for a range of occasions, including:

  • Professional Settings: Its sophisticated details and comfortable knit fabric make it suitable for office wear.
  • Semi-Formal Events: An excellent choice for social gatherings, luncheons, or dinner parties.
  • Elevated Everyday Wear: Perfect for stylish everyday outings where comfort meets chic.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted through the bust and waist, gracefully transitioning into a subtle A-line silhouette.

Neckline: Features a classic round neckline, finished with bias binding.

Sleeves: Short cap sleeves provide a clean and polished arm line.

Front Details: Distinctive diagonal pleats emerge from the left side of the neckline, artfully gathered into a vertical princess seam.

Seams: Shaping princess seams define the fit through the front bodice (integrating the pleats) and continue down the back of the dress.

Closure: Designed as a comfortable pull-on style, eliminating the need for zippers or buttons.

Length: A stylish above-knee length, offering a contemporary silhouette.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Involves precise pleat creation, princess seam construction, and clean finishing of the neckline and armholes with bias binding.

Fabric Recommendations

Select knit fabrics with medium stretch to achieve the desired drape and comfort:

  • Knit fabrics of medium stretch (natural or blended fibers)

Additional Supplies

  • Bias binding (for neckline & armholes, if not cut from self-fabric)

Fabric & Materials

Fabric recommendations: medium stretch knit fabric made from natural or blended fibers. IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE INCLUDED. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE NOT INCLUDED. SEAM ALLOWANCES: Hem allowance - 2.0 cm, all other seams - 1 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST, PRINT OUT THE PAPER PATTERNS AND LAY THEM OUT ON THE FABRIC WIDTH (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH MATERIAL YOU WILL NEED (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH! MARKINGS ON THE PATTERNS ARE ON THE RIGHT SIDE!

CUTTER'S MUST

  • From main fabric:
    • Left back piece - 1 piece
    • Right back piece - 1 piece
    • Left front piece - 1 piece
    • Right front piece - 1 piece

Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlock machine.

Sewing Instructions

  1. Stitch the back princess seam, press allowances towards the side seam and serge.
  2. On the right front piece, create and secure the pleats (depths pointing upwards). Stitch the front princess seam, press allowances towards the side seam and serge.
  3. Stitch the right shoulder seam, press allowances towards the back and serge.
  4. Cut (if not ready-made) a bias binding 4 cm wide and a length equal to the neckline length + 5 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise, right sides out, and press. Place the binding along the neckline edge, right sides together, and stitch. Clip the allowances. Fold the binding to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold to the main piece. Press the seam.
  5. Stitch the left shoulder seam, press allowances towards the back and serge.
  6. Stitch the side seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
  7. Serge the lower sleeve allowance, fold inwards and topstitch. Set the sleeve into the armhole. Serge the allowance.
  8. Cut (if not ready-made) a bias binding 4 cm wide and a length equal to the lower armhole length + 5 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise, right sides out, and press. Place the binding along the armhole edge, right sides together, and stitch. Clip the allowances. Fold the binding to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold to the main piece. Press the seam.
  9. Serge the bottom edge of the garment, fold inwards and topstitch.

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