Two-Tone Notched Neck Facing Drawstring Dress

Name: Two-Tone Notched Neck Facing Drawstring Dress
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2240
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2240

A below-the-knee women's knit dress in two colours: a contrast bodice and cuffs, a notched neckline band, a waist seam with a drawstring casing and curved front hip pockets. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: low-stretch knit of natural or blended fibres in two contrasting or related colours: one for the skirt, sleeves and neckline band, the other for the bodice, cuffs and tie.

Tech. Description

Two-Tone Notched Neck Facing Drawstring Dress

A below-the-knee women's knit dress in two colours: a contrast bodice and cuffs, a notched neckline band, a waist seam with a drawstring casing and curved front hip pockets.

When To Wear

Everyday wear in autumn and spring, with sneakers or ankle boots.
Travel and relaxed office days: the drawstring waist adjusts the fit.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Bodice with bust darts on the upper front, straight skirt, waist drawn in by a tie.

Length: Below the knee.

Neckline: Round neckline finished with a two-layer interfaced band with a notch at the centre front, sewn into the neckline and topstitched 0.7 cm from the seam.

Sleeves: Long set-in sleeves with interfaced cuffs whose short ends are left open at a mark, topstitched 0.7 cm from the seam.

Pockets: Front hip pockets with a curved, interfaced opening on the lower front and a separate front side piece forming the pocket back.

Waist: A casing is caught into the waist seam and topstitched along its upper fold; a self-fabric tie, 4 cm wide and twice the waist circumference long, is threaded through it.

Back: Upper and lower back each cut in two pieces with a centre back seam.

Finishing: Knit seams sewn with a stretch or narrow zigzag stitch; hem topstitched with a twin needle.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. A notched two-layer neckline band, hip pockets with pocket bags, a casing set into the waist seam and open-ended cuffs in knit fabric.

Fabric Recommendations

Low-stretch knit of natural or blended fibres in two contrasting or related colours: one for the skirt, sleeves and neckline band, the other for the bodice, cuffs and tie.

Additional Supplies

Knit fusible interfacing (neckline facings, cuffs, pocket openings)

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, the patterns are without seam allowances. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm; hem allowance for the dress bottom – 2.0 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) 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!

From main fabric:
- Lower back - 2 pieces
- Lower front - 1 piece on fold
- Front side – 2 pieces
- Pocket bag - 2 pieces
- Sleeve - 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing – 4 pieces
- Casing – 1 piece
From main fabric 1:
- Upper back - 2 pieces
- Upper front - 1 piece on fold
- Cuff – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces

Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.6 – 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity.

Sewing Instructions

Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
Stitch darts on the upper front piece, press depths upwards.
Stitch side and shoulder seams of the upper back and front pieces, press allowances towards the back and serge.
Stitch neckline facings of back and front in pairs, press allowances open. Fold facings right sides together and stitch the outer edge. Clip allowances at curves, trim at corners, turn piece right side out, straighten, press. Attach facing to neckline, press allowances towards the main garment and topstitch 0.7 cm from the seam.
Fuse interfacing to the pocket opening on the lower front piece. Place pocket bag right sides together with the lower front piece and stitch the pocket opening. Turn pocket bag to the wrong side, press. Place the lower front piece over the front side and stitch the edges of the pocket bags, serge allowances. Secure pieces at the side and upper edges.
Stitch side seams of the lower back and front pieces, press allowances towards the back and serge.
Serge short sides of the casing, press to the wrong side and topstitch. Press the upper edge of the casing to the wrong side. Stitch the upper and lower parts of the garment, inserting the lower edge of the casing into the seam, press allowances upwards and serge. Topstitch the casing to the main garment along the upper fold.
Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and serge. Set sleeves into armholes, matching notches, press allowances and serge.
Fold the cuff in half lengthwise right sides together and stitch the short sides. Turn piece right side out, straighten, press. Attach cuff to the bottom of the sleeve, aligning short sides at the mark. Press allowances towards the sleeve, serge and topstitch 0.7 cm from the seam.
Serge the hem allowance of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
Cut a strip for the tie from main fabric 1, 4 cm wide and a length equal to double the waist circumference. Press the tie lengthwise in half right side out. Unfold the piece, fold raw edges inwards to the center line, press again. Topstitch 0.1 cm from the edge. Thread the tie through the casing.