Shaped Dress with Side Slits and Casings
Introducing a versatile women's sewing pattern for a shaped tunic-length garment, featuring a distinctive V-slit neckline and adjustable drawstring casings at the sides for a customizable fit.
When To Wear
This comfortable and stylish tunic is perfect for a variety of casual to smart-casual settings, making it an excellent choice for:
- Everyday Elegance: Ideal for daily wear, offering both comfort and a polished appearance.
- Resort & Travel: A perfect addition to your vacation wardrobe, suitable for warm weather and relaxed settings.
- Layering & Styling: Pairs effortlessly with trousers, shorts, or skirts for a chic, adaptable outfit.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A relaxed, straight-cut tunic with a subtly shaped body, designed for ease of wear and adjustable at the side waist.
Neckline: Features a gently rounded neckline with a refined V-shaped front slit, neatly finished with a clean facing.
Sleeves: Comfortable 3/4 length set-in sleeves, offering practical coverage and a flattering line.
Waist: Adjustable drawstring casings are incorporated at the side waist, allowing you to cinch the garment for a personalized fit and gathered effect, completed with decorative cord ends.
Back: A clean and simple back design, with the side casing detail extending from the front for a cohesive look.
Hem: Straight hemline finishing at the hip, featuring practical side slits for enhanced movement and a modern touch.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires a confident understanding of sewing techniques, including precise V-neckline facing application, setting sleeves, and the accurate construction of drawstring casings with cord insertion and finishing.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose light to medium-weight woven fabrics with good drape and breathability for this design:
- Blouse or dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Decorative cord
- 4 cord ends
Fabric & Materials
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: blouse or dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing; decorative cord; 4 cord ends.
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: all seams 1 cm; hem allowance – 2.0 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!
- From main fabric:
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Front - 1 piece on fold
- Sleeve - 2 pieces
- Sleeve facing - 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- Casing – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- Sleeve facing - 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Reinforce pieces with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch darts on the front piece. Press dart depths upwards.
- Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
- Serge side seams separately. Stitch side seams from armhole to slit mark, press allowances open, pressing the slit. Stitch a decorative – reinforcing stitch along the slit 0.5 cm from the edge.
- Stitch shoulder seams of neckline facings, press allowances open. Serge outer edge. Place facing on garment right sides together and stitch neckline edge and front opening. Trim allowances along the opening, clip curves, turn facing to the wrong side, straighten, press. Secure to shoulder seams. Stitch a topstitch along the neckline and opening 0.5 cm from the edge.
- Serge buttonholes for the cord on the back and front pieces. Serge around the perimeter of the casing pieces. Place the casing on the garment according to markings on the wrong side and stitch along the long sides. Cut the cord into 4 pieces. Thread cords through the casing and stitch along the short sides. Attach and secure cord ends.
- Stitch sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and serge. Set sleeves into armholes, matching notches, serge allowances.
- Stitch sleeve facing into a loop, press allowances open. Serge outer edge. Place facing on sleeve right sides together and stitch lower edge and opening. Trim allowances along the opening, clip curves, turn facing to the wrong side, straighten, press. Secure to sleeve seam. Stitch a topstitch along the neckline and opening 0.5 cm from the edge.
- Serge hem allowance of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
