Notched Lapel Sleeveless Wrap Dress
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a chic sleeveless wrap dress featuring a sophisticated notched lapel and an integrated tie belt for a flattering, adjustable fit.
When To Wear
This versatile wrap dress is perfect for a range of occasions, offering effortless style and comfort:
- Casual Chic Outings: Ideal for elevated everyday wear, from brunches to city strolls.
- Summer Events & Travel: Its sleeveless design and recommended fabrics make it perfect for warm weather and vacation wardrobes.
- Office or Daytime Professional: The tailored lapel and elegant silhouette allow it to be dressed up for a smart casual work environment.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the bodice and waist, gently flaring into a graceful A-line midi skirt.
Neckline & Collar: A classic notched lapel collar creates a smart, sophisticated V-neckline.
Closure: A true wrap front design, secured with an integrated tie belt and internal hidden button closures for adjustable comfort and a smooth finish.
Sleeves: A clean sleeveless design provides a light and airy feel, perfect for warmer climates.
Back: Features a tailored back yoke and vertical shaping seams that ensure a contoured and flattering fit.
Hem: A straight hemline falls gracefully to a chic midi length.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves precise lapel and collar construction, managing a wrap front with an integrated belt, and installing hidden buttons.
Fabric Recommendations
Opt for dress-weight fabrics with a good drape that will highlight the elegant silhouette:
- Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
- Lightweight denim
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 3 hidden buttons
Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers. Thin denim. ALSO NEEDED: fusible interfacing; 3 hidden buttons. IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, THE PATTERNS INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES; IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, THE PATTERNS DO NOT INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 cm; hem allowance – 3 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!
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- Back yoke - 1 piece
- Back - 2 pieces
- Side panel - 2 pieces
- Front - 2 pieces
- Collar – 2 pieces
- Front facing - 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Belt - 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Collar – 1 piece
- Front facing - 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Fold the belt in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch along the long and short sides. Turn the belt right side out, straighten, and press. Topstitch the belt around the perimeter 0.1 cm from the edge.
- Stitch the center back seam, press allowances to the left and serge. Attach the yoke to the back, press allowances upwards and serge. Stitch the back princess seams, inserting one of the belt pieces into the left seam, press allowances towards the center and serge.
- Stitch the bust darts on the front, press depths upwards. Stitch the front princess seams, press allowances towards the center and serge.
- Stitch the shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
- Place the upper collar and undercollar right sides together and stitch the ends and outer edge. Trim allowances at the corners, clip at the mark, turn the collar right side out, straighten, and press.
- Place the front facing and front right sides together and stitch the front edge and lapel up to the mark, inserting the second belt piece into the right front edge. Clip allowances at the mark, turn pieces right side out, straighten, and press.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the front facings and back neckline facing, press allowances open. Serge the outer edges.
- Attach the undercollar to the main garment neckline, and the upper collar to the facing neckline, press allowances open, and secure them together. Secure the shoulder seams of the front facings to the shoulder seams of the garment.
- Cut (if not ready-made) a bias binding 4 cm wide and a length equal to the armhole length + 5 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the binding on the armhole edge, right sides together, and stitch. Clip allowances. Fold the binding to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold to the main piece. Press the seam.
- Serge the bottom edge of the dress, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
- Serge buttonholes on the left front edge, sew on hidden buttons.
