Slit Neck Color Blocked Dress with Tie Belt

Name: Slit Neck Color Blocked Dress with Tie Belt
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2751
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2751

A women's straight knit dress below the knee, with the sleeves and collar cut from a second colour, a stand-up collar split at the centre front, cuffed long sleeves, side slits and a separate tie belt. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: for knit fabric only: medium-stretch knit of natural or blended fibres in two colours.

Tech. Description

Slit Neck Color Blocked Dress with Tie Belt

When To Wear

For everyday and office wear in autumn and winter.
With boots or flat shoes; the belt ties at the waist or the dress is worn loose.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Straight; front and back each cut in one piece on the fold, with no waist seam.

Length: Below the knee.

Collar: Two-piece stand-up collar with a slit at the centre front, attached to the neckline and topstitched 0.5 cm from the seam.

Sleeves: Long sleeves, attached flat before the side seams are closed, set into folded cuffs that are slightly stretched as they are sewn on.

Colour blocking: Body, cuffs and belt in the main colour; sleeves and collar in the second colour.

Waist: Separate interfaced tie belt, folded lengthwise and stitched around its edges.

Finishing: Side seams and sleeve seams sewn in one pass up to the slit marks; slit edges topstitched 0.1 cm from the edge; hem turned up and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Few pieces, flat sleeve construction and folded cuffs; the main care is in sewing knit fabric with stretch stitches.

Fabric Recommendations

For knit fabric only: medium-stretch knit of natural or blended fibres in two colours. Sew with an elastic or narrow zigzag stitch or on an overlocker, and topstitch the hem with a twin needle or coverstitch.

Additional Supplies

Knit fusible interfacing (collar, cuffs, belt)

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 – 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 (don't 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
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Waistband – 1 piece on fold
From contrast fabric (second colour):
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Collar – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Collar – 1 piece
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Waistband – 1 piece on fold

Sewing Instructions

Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.8 cm. 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.

Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
Stitch the shoulder seams, press the allowances towards the back and serge.
Place the Collar pieces right sides together and stitch along the outer edges. Trim the allowances at the corners and clip at the mark. Turn the Collar right side out, shape and press.
Stitch the Collar into the neckline of the dress. Serge the allowances, press them towards the dress and topstitch 0.5 cm from the seam.
Stitch the Sleeves into the armholes, press the allowances towards the dress and serge.
Serge the side seam and sleeve seam edges separately. Stitch the sleeve seam and side seam in one continuous seam, down to the side slit mark. Press the allowances open, pressing the slit edges under as well. Topstitch the slit edges 0.1 cm from the edge.
Stitch each Cuff into a ring. Fold the Cuff in half lengthwise and press. Stitch the Cuff to the lower edge of the sleeve, stretching it slightly. Serge the allowance and press it upwards.
Serge the lower edge of the dress, press the hem to the wrong side and topstitch.
Fold the Waistband (tie belt) in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch around the edges, leaving an opening for turning. Turn the Waistband right side out, shape and press. Close the opening by hand.