Stand Collar Asymmetrical Gathered Midi Dress
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a chic midi dress featuring an elegant stand collar and a distinctive asymmetrical gathered bodice that flows into a full, a-line skirt.
When To Wear
This versatile midi dress is perfect for a range of occasions, offering comfort and refined style:
- Everyday Elegance: Ideal for daily wear, providing a sophisticated yet comfortable option for errands or casual outings.
- Professional & Smart Casual: Suitable for the office or smart casual gatherings, especially when paired with appropriate accessories.
- Travel & Leisure: a comfortable and stylish choice for travel, offering easy movement and a polished look.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a relaxed-fit bodice transitions into a full, a-line skirt, creating a comfortable and graceful silhouette.
Neckline: a chic stand collar provides a modern and elegant finish to the neckline.
Front Design: Features an eye-catching asymmetrical seam across the bodice, from which gentle gathers release, adding drape and fullness to the lower front.
Closure: a concealed zipper closure is neatly integrated into the center back seam, extending from the top of the stand collar.
Sleeves: Long, straight set-in sleeves offer classic coverage and a clean arm line.
Length: Designed to fall to a versatile midi length, typically mid-calf.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires skills in working with gathers, setting in sleeves, and inserting a concealed zipper.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose dressmaking fabrics with good drape and a slight stretch for comfort:
- Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers with elastane
Additional Supplies
- Knitted fusible interfacing
- Concealed zipper
Cutter's Must
Attention! Markings on the patterns are made on the right side.
- From main fabric:
- Back - 2 pieces
- Upper front - 1 piece
- Lower front - 1 piece
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Collar stand – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
Sewing Instructions
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- Interface pieces with fusible interfacing.
- Along the upper edge of the lower front, stitch with a loosened upper thread from the side seam to the mark. Gather the fabric. Stitch the princess seam of the front. Overlock the allowance and press it towards the upper front.
- Stitch the shoulder and side seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Attach the outer collar stand to the dress neckline. Press the allowance towards the collar stand. Fold the allowance of the inner collar stand inwards and topstitch into the seam of the outer collar stand attachment.
- Overlock the center back edges separately. Stitch the center back seam from the zipper mark to the bottom, press allowances open, pressing the slit for the zipper. Insert the zipper from the top of the collar stand to the mark.
- Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and overlock. Set sleeves into armholes, press allowances and overlock.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the garment and sleeves, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
