Balloon Sleeve Dress with Waist Tucks

Name: Balloon Sleeve Dress with Waist Tucks
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2869
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2869

A women's above-the-knee dress for low-stretch knit fabric, shaped by stitched waist tucks on the front and back. Full long sleeves have inverted pleats at the cap and rib-knit cuffs; the round neckline has a rib-knit band. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: low-stretch knit of natural or blended fibres (French terry).

Tech. Description

Balloon Sleeve Dress with Waist Tucks

When To Wear

In autumn and winter with tights and ankle boots or trainers.
For everyday wear and the office, alone or under a coat.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted at the waist by tucks, flaring slightly to the hem; length above the knee.

Neckline: Round neckline with a rib-knit band cut as a ring, folded in half and sewn on slightly stretched.

Sleeves: Long, full balloon sleeves with inverted pleats at the sleeve cap, set into open armholes and sewn closed together with the side seams. The fullness at the wrist is held by folded rib-knit cuffs.

Front: One piece cut on the fold, with vertical waist tucks.

Back: Centre back seam and vertical waist tucks. No closure; the dress pulls on over the head.

Finishing: Overlocked seams; 3 cm hem turned up and topstitched with a twin needle.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Few pieces and no closure; waist tucks and sleeve-cap pleats are marked on the pattern and need accurate transfer.

Fabric Recommendations

Low-stretch knit of natural or blended fibres (French terry). Rib knit for the cuffs and neckband.

Additional Supplies

Rib knit (cuffs, neckband)

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, patterns are without seam allowances. Seam allowances: hem allowance – 3 cm. All other seams 1 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!

From main fabric:
- Back - 2 pieces
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Sleeve — 2 pieces
From rib knit fabric:
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Collar – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.6 – 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity.

Stitch the center back seam, press allowances to the left side and serge.
Stitch the waist darts on the back and front.
Stitch the shoulder seams, press allowances to the back and serge.
Stitch the collar into a loop, press allowances open. Fold the collar in half lengthwise and attach to the neckline, stretching it slightly. Press allowances towards the main piece and serge.
Along the sleeve cap, create and secure inverted pleats.
Set the sleeves into the open armholes, press allowances and serge.
Stitch the side seams simultaneously with the sleeve seam. Serge allowances and press towards the back.
Stitch the cuff into a loop, press allowances open. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise and attach to the bottom of the sleeve, stretching it slightly. Press allowances towards the sleeve and serge.
Serge the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.