Cowl Neck Cap Sleeve Tunic Dress

Name: Cowl Neck Cap Sleeve Tunic Dress
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2138
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2138

A women's above-the-knee tunic dress for knit fabric, cut from only two pieces: a front with a draped cowl neckline cut in one, and a back. Short cap sleeves are cut in one with the front and back. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabric with medium to high stretch, from natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Cowl Neck Tunic Dress

A women's above-the-knee tunic dress for knit fabric, cut from only two pieces: a front with a draped cowl neckline cut in one, and a back. Short cap sleeves are cut in one with the front and back.

When To Wear

In summer on its own, with sandals or trainers.
In cooler weather over leggings or slim trousers.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Slightly shaped at the waist through the side seams, straight below.

Length: Above the knee.

Neckline: Cowl neckline falling in soft folds, cut in one with the front; the edge is overlocked, turned to the wrong side and topstitched. The back neckline is round.

Sleeves: Cap sleeves cut in one with the bodice, with no separate sleeve pieces; the armhole edges are overlocked, turned under and topstitched.

Back: One piece cut on the fold, no seams or closure. The front is also one piece on the fold.

Finishing: Only the side and shoulder seams are sewn. The hem is turned and topstitched with a twin needle or coverstitch machine to keep it stretchy.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Two pieces, side and shoulder seams and turned-and-topstitched edges; the only skill needed is sewing knits with a stretch stitch or overlocker.

Fabric Recommendations

Knit fabric with medium to high stretch, from natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

None besides fabric and thread; there is no closure.

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, seam allowances are not included. Seam allowances: neckline and armhole allowances – 1.5 cm, bottom hem allowance – 2 cm, 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. When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

From main fabric:
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Back – 1 piece on fold

Sewing Instructions

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