Flutter Sleeve Gathered Neck Dress

Fabric & Materials

Fabric recommendations: dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: a concealed zipper; fusible interfacing. IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, THEY INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES; IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, THE PATTERNS DO NOT INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 cm; hem allowance for the dress bottom – 2.0 cm; hem allowance for the sleeve bottom – 1.5 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST OF ALL, 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).

CUTTER'S MUST

• From main fabric:
  • Center back part - 2 pieces
  • Side back part – 2 pieces
  • Upper front part - 1 piece on fold
  • Middle front part – 1 piece on fold
  • Back skirt – 2 pieces
  • Front skirt – 1 piece on fold
  • Sleeve - 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

WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!

1. Reinforce pieces with fusible interfacing.
2. Stitch the princess seams on the back pieces, press seam allowances towards the center and serge. Attach the back skirt to the upper part, press seam allowances upwards and serge.
3. Serge the center back edges separately. Stitch the center back seam from the zipper mark to the bottom, press seam allowances open. Insert the concealed zipper.
4. Form and secure the pleats on the upper front part (pleat depths directed from the center). Attach the middle front part to the upper part, press seam allowances upwards and serge.
5. Form and secure the box pleats on the front skirt. Attach the skirt to the middle part, press seam allowances upwards and serge.
6. Stitch the side and shoulder seams, press seam allowances towards the back and serge.
7. Stitch the shoulder seams of the neckline facings, press seam allowances open. Serge the outer edge. Place the facing on the dress right sides together and stitch the neckline edge. Clip seam allowances, turn the facing to the wrong side and press. Secure the facing to the zipper tape.
8. Stitch the sleeve seam, press seam allowances towards the back and serge. Set the sleeves into the armhole according to the notches, press seam allowances, serge.
9. Serge the hem allowance of the dress bottom and sleeve, press to the wrong side and topstitch.