Boat Neck Dolman Sleeve Banded Waist Dress

Name: Boat Neck Dolman Sleeve Banded Waist Dress
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4079
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4079

Tech. Description

Boat-Neck Dolman Sleeve Dress

Introducing a sophisticated women's sewing pattern for a boat-neck dolman sleeve dress, featuring a flattering banded waist and elegant elasticated cuffs.

When To Wear

This versatile dress is perfect for a variety of occasions, offering comfort and style for:

Everyday Chic: Ideal for daily wear, combining comfort with a polished look.
Professional Settings: a comfortable and stylish option for the office or business casual events.
Social Gatherings: Easily dressed up with accessories for dinners, brunches, or semi-formal events.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a fitted straight silhouette that skims the body, providing comfort without sacrificing shape.

Neckline: a wide, elegant boat neckline that gracefully frames the collarbone.

Sleeves: Integrated dolman sleeves, finishing at a three-quarter length with elasticated cuffs for a gentle puff effect.

Waist: a distinct, wide horizontal band cinches the waist, creating a flattering, defined silhouette.

Back: Features a clean, fitted back with a center seam and a waist-defining band.

Hem: a straight hem falling to knee length.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires experience with knit fabric construction, including panel seaming and creating elastic casings.

Fabric Recommendations

Select knit fabrics with medium stretch for the best drape and fit:

Medium stretch knit fabrics
Natural or blended fiber knits

Additional Supplies

1 cm wide elastic

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: Hem allowance – 2 cm, sleeve hem and neckline allowance - 1.5 cm, other seams 1 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. When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

From main fabric:
- Upper front – 1 piece
- Upper back – 2 pieces
- Middle front – 1 piece
- Middle back – 2 pieces
- Lower front – 1 piece
- Lower back – 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

Attach the middle back to the upper. Overlock the seam and press it downwards. Attach the lower to the back. Overlock the seam and press it downwards.
Attach the middle front to the upper. Overlock the seam and press it downwards. Attach the lower to the front. Overlock the seam and press it downwards.
Stitch the center back seam. Overlock the allowance and press it to the left side.
Stitch the shoulder seams and the upper sleeve seams. Overlock the allowances and press them towards the back. Stitch the side seam and the lower sleeve seam. Overlock the allowances and press them towards the back.
Overlock the neckline edge. Fold the allowance inwards and topstitch.
Overlock the lower sleeve edge, fold the allowance inwards and topstitch, forming a casing. Thread the elastic through the casing and secure the ends.
Overlock the lower edge of the garment. Fold to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.