Tube Collar Ruffle Front Cap Sleeve Dress

Name: Tube Collar Ruffle Front Cap Sleeve Dress
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4022
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4022

A women's straight knit dress, above knee length, with a double-layer tube collar, a front neckline gathered between marks, a folded ruffle set into the centre front seam and flounce cap sleeves. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabric with good drape and medium stretch, of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Tube Collar Ruffle Front Dress

A women's straight knit dress, above knee length, with a double-layer tube collar, a front neckline gathered between marks, a folded ruffle set into the centre front seam and flounce cap sleeves.

When To Wear

For the office and daytime events in spring and summer.
For dinners and receptions, on its own or under a jacket.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Straight, slightly fitted, for draping knit fabric with medium stretch.

Collar: Tube collar from two pieces, each sewn into a loop and joined along the upper edge, set into the neckline so it falls in soft folds at the front.

Front: Two front pieces joined by a centre front seam; a ruffle folded in half lengthwise is caught in the seam and falls in a cascade below the collar. The front neckline is gathered between marks.

Sleeves: Short flounces set into the armholes, edges finished with a narrow rolled hem.

Back: Two pieces with a centre back seam.

Closure: None; the dress pulls on over the head.

Finishing: Ruffle edges with a narrow rolled hem; hem turned under and topstitched with a twin needle or coverstitch.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Knit fabric, gathering, a ruffle caught in a seam, a two-layer tube collar and rolled-hem flounces.

Fabric Recommendations

Knit fabric with good drape and medium stretch, of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Twin needle or coverstitch machine for the hem; no notions are needed.

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, the patterns do not include seam allowances. Seam allowances: hem allowance – 1.5 cm; lower edges of front and sleeve ruffles – 0 cm; other seams 0.7 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 – 2 pieces
- Front – 2 pieces
- Collar – 2 pieces
- Front ruffle – 1 piece
- Sleeve ruffle – 2 pieces

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.

Sewing Instructions

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

Stitch the center back seam, press allowances to the left and overlock.
Overlock the lower edge of the front ruffle with a narrow rolled hem. Fold the ruffle in half lengthwise, right side out, insert it between the front pieces, and stitch the center front seam. Press allowances to the left and overlock. Lay out the ruffle, align the upper edge of the ruffle with the upper edge of the front, and secure. Along the neckline edge of the front, between the marks, make a basting stitch with loosely tensioned stitches and gather.
Stitch the shoulder seams of the back and front. Press allowances towards the back and overlock.
Stitch each collar piece into a loop. Place collars right sides together and stitch the upper edge. Turn the finished collar right side out, shape, and press. Attach the collar to the neckline, aligning marks, press allowances, and overlock.
Overlock the outer edges of the sleeve ruffles with a narrow rolled hem. Attach the ruffles to the armholes, press allowances, and overlock.
Stitch the side seams of the back and front. Press allowances towards the back and overlock.
Overlock the lower edge of the garment, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.