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Knit Dress with Gathered Neck and Waistband

Pattern #4014
Tech. Description

Knit Dress with Gathered Neck and Waistband

Introducing a comfortable knit dress pattern featuring a soft, gathered neckline and a bloused bodice finished with a defined waistband.

When To Wear

This versatile knit dress offers comfort and style for a variety of relaxed and semi-formal settings, perfect for:

  • Everyday Casual: Its relaxed fit and comfortable knit fabric make it ideal for daily wear and leisure.
  • Smart Casual Outings: Elevate your look for brunches, shopping, or informal gatherings with its chic silhouette.
  • Layering Versatility: a perfect foundation piece for layering under cardigans or jackets across seasons.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Relaxed, bloused silhouette through the upper body, gathered and cinched at the waist by an integrated band.

Neckline: Softly draped, gathered cowl neckline creating a flattering, fluid look.

Sleeves: Sleeveless design with clean-finished armholes.

Waist & Hem: The bodice features a gathered hemline that blousons gently over a wide, double-layered waistband.

Back: Clean, smooth back panel maintaining the relaxed drape of the garment.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires familiarity with sewing knit fabrics, gathering techniques, and attaching a continuous band.

Fabric Recommendations

Select knit fabrics with medium to high stretch for optimal drape and comfort:

  • Knit fabrics made from natural fibers (e.g., cotton knits, jersey, rayon jersey)
  • Blended fiber knit fabrics (e.g., poly-blend knits, modal blends)

Additional Supplies

No additional notions are required.

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, they include seam allowances. If the contour is single, the patterns do not include seam allowances. Seam allowances: Armhole allowances 1.2 cm. All other seams 0.8 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.

  • From main fabric:
    • Back – 1 piece
    • Front – 1 piece
    • Collar – 1 piece
    • Waistband – 1 piece

Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim allowances to 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is stitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker.

Sewing Instructions

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match! Attention! Before starting work, check that your head passes through the collar stitched into a ring.

  1. Along the shoulder edges of the front, stitch with loosely tensioned stitches and gather. Stitch the shoulder and side seams. Serge allowances and press towards the back.
  2. Along the neckline of the front between the marks, stitch with loosely tensioned stitches and gather. Stitch the collar into a ring. Fold lengthwise in half with the right side out and attach to the neckline. Serge the seam.
  3. Along the bottom of the garment, stitch with loosely tensioned stitches and gather. Stitch the waistband into a ring. Fold lengthwise in half with the right side out and attach to the bottom of the blouson. Serge the seam.
  4. Serge the armhole edges. Fold to the wrong side, press and topstitch.

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