Midi Dress Asymmetrical Collar and Cuffs
Introducing a sophisticated women's midi dress sewing pattern featuring a distinctive asymmetrical collar, long sleeves with contrasting cuffs, and a graceful fit-and-flare silhouette.
When To Wear
This elegant midi dress is perfect for various occasions, offering both comfort and style:
- Professional Settings: Its refined design and midi length make it suitable for office wear or business casual events.
- Special Occasions: The unique collar and flattering silhouette are ideal for brunhes, semi-formal gatherings, or evening events.
- Seasonal Transitions: With long sleeves, it's a great choice for cooler seasons or transitional weather.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a flattering fit-and-flare silhouette, with a fitted bodice transitioning into a gracefully flared midi skirt.
Neckline & Collar: Features a round neckline adorned with a unique, asymmetrical overlay collar, designed to be in a contrasting or complementary fabric.
Closure: Discreetly finished with a hidden zipper closure at the center back for a seamless look.
Sleeves: Long, set-in sleeves ending in stylish cuffs, intended to be cut from a contrasting or complementary fabric.
Waist: a defined natural waistline accentuates the figure and provides a smooth transition to the skirt.
Hem: The skirt falls to a midi length, offering elegant movement and versatile styling.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires confident sewing with knit fabrics, precise collar construction, and invisible zipper insertion.
Fabric Recommendations
For optimal drape and comfort, select knit fabrics with a low degree of stretch:
- Knitwear from natural or blended fibers (e.g., Ponte de Roma, stable jersey, interlock)
Additional Supplies
- Knit fusible interfacing
- Hidden zipper closure
Cutter's Must
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Upper center back – 2 pieces
- Upper side back – 2 pieces
- Lower back – 2 pieces
- Upper center front – 1 piece on fold
- Upper side front – 2 pieces
- Lower front – 1 piece on fold
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- From main fabric 1:
- Collar — 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Collar — 1 piece
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker.
- Reinforce pieces with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch the princess seams of the upper back, press allowances towards the center, serge. Stitch the upper and lower back pieces, press allowances upwards and serge.
- Serge the center back edges separately on each piece. Stitch the center back seam from the neckline to the first mark and from the second mark to the lower edge, press allowances open. Insert the concealed zipper.
- Stitch the princess seams of the upper front, press allowances towards the center, serge. Stitch the upper and lower front pieces, press allowances upwards and serge.
- Stitch the side and shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
- Fold the collar pieces right sides together and stitch along the ends and outer edge. Clip allowances at curves, trim corners, turn the collar right side out, press. Attach the collar to the neckline.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the neckline facings, press allowances open. Serge the outer edge. Place the facing right side to right side with the garment and stitch the neckline edge (the collar is positioned between the facing and the main garment). Clip allowances at curves, turn facings to the wrong side and press. Secure to shoulder seams.
- Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and serge. Set sleeves into armholes, press allowances and serge.
- Stitch the cuff into a loop, press allowances open. Fold the cuff lengthwise in half with right side out. Attach the cuff to the bottom of the sleeve, press allowances towards the sleeve and serge.
- Serge the hem allowance of the dress, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
