Pinafore Lapel Wrap Dress
A sophisticated women's sewing pattern for a wrap dress featuring a tailored lapel neckline, elegant pinafore straps, and a flattering fitted silhouette with a striking front vent.
When To Wear
This elegant wrap dress is versatile for various occasions, offering a polished and professional look for:
- Business & Professional Settings: Its tailored design and modest length make it perfect for the office or formal meetings.
- Cocktail Parties & Dinners: The sophisticated lapel and wrap style create an elegant ensemble for evening events.
- Daytime Special Events: A refined choice for luncheons, bridal showers, or other occasions requiring a polished appearance.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A tailored and fitted pencil silhouette, gracefully skimming the body from the bust to just below the knee.
Neckline & Collar: Features a chic V-neckline framed by a sharp, tailored lapel collar, creating a sophisticated and professional aesthetic.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design with wide, elegant pinafore-style straps that extend from the front lapel to the back bodice.
Closure: A flattering wrap-front closure secured by an integrated tie belt at the back, allowing for adjustable waist cinching.
Back: The fitted back bodice includes princess (relief) seams for shaping and a center back seam, finished with the tie belt.
Hem: A midi-length straight hem falling below the knee, featuring a stylish front vent created by the wrap construction.
Waist: Defined and contoured waistline enhanced by the adjustable wrap closure and tie belt for a customized fit.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires skills in tailored lapel construction, precise assembly of fitted bodice and skirt panels, working with facings, and creating a neat tie belt.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose medium-weight fabrics with good drape and body for a structured yet comfortable fit:
- Dress or suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: Dress or suit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers. YOU ALSO NEED: fusible interlining. 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 – 2 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).
CUTTER'S MUST
WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- From main fabric:
- Back – 2 pieces
- Front - 2 pieces
- Strap – 2 pieces
- Front facing - 2 pieces
- Belt – 2 pieces
- Back facing – 1 piece
- FROM FUSIBLE INTERLINING:
- Front facing - 2 pieces
- Belt – 2 pieces
- Strap – 2 pieces
- Back facing – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interlining to the designated pieces. Also, fuse interlining to the buttonhole area on the right front piece.
- Cut the back piece between the marked lines of the princess seam, stopping 6-7 cm before the dart apex. Stitch the princess seam of the back. Overcast allowances and press towards the center. Stitch the center back seam, press allowance to the left side and overcast.
- Cut the front piece between the marked lines of the princess seam, stopping 3-4 cm before the dart apex. Stitch the princess seam of the front. Overcast allowances and press towards the center.
- Stitch the side seams of the sundress. Overcast allowances and press towards the back.
- Fold the strap in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch along the long edge. Turn the piece right side out and press, centering the allowance.
- Fold the belt in half lengthwise, right sides together. Stitch the belt along the long edge and one short edge. Trim allowances at corners, turn right side out and press.
- Overcast the lower edge of the back facing. Overcast the outer edge of the front facing.
- Place the strap on the front piece, right side down, and secure along the upper edge. Place the front facing right side down on the right side of the front piece. Stitch the pieces along the upper edge and the front edge, inserting the belt piece. Clip allowances, turn the front facings to the wrong side and press.
- Try on the sundress, adjust the strap length. Place the back facing on the back piece, right side down, and stitch, inserting the back end of the strap.
- Cut (if not ready-made) a bias binding 4 cm wide and a length equal to the armhole length + 4 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the binding with 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.
- Overcast the buttonhole on the right front piece.
- Overcast the hem allowance, fold inwards and topstitch.
