Stand Collar Front Pleated Shift Dress

Name: Stand Collar Front Pleated Shift Dress
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4088
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4088

A women's knit shift dress, above knee length, with a pointed front yoke, soft pleats in the centre front panel, long set-in sleeves and a high folded collar. Made from two companion jersey fabrics. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: two companion knit fabrics of medium stretch from natural or blended fibres (jersey): the main fabric for the yokes, sleeves and collar, the companion for the centre front, side fronts and back.

Tech. Description

Stand Collar Front Pleated Shift Dress

A women's knit shift dress, above knee length, with a pointed front yoke, soft pleats in the centre front panel, long set-in sleeves and a high folded collar. Made from two companion jersey fabrics.

When To Wear

In autumn and winter, with tights and boots or ankle boots.
For the office or daytime wear: the high collar and long sleeves need no extra layer.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Straight shift shape with a little volume at the centre front from the pleats; the front is cut in three panels (centre front and two side fronts).

Length: Above the knee.

Collar: A high collar stitched into a ring and folded in half, with its seam at the left shoulder seam; it is stretched as it is set into the neckline.

Sleeves: Long, set-in into an open armhole; the sleeve seam and side seam are stitched in one pass.

Front: A pointed yoke in the main fabric; below it, soft pleats laid along the upper edge of the centre front panel, pointing towards the side seams.

Back: Straight yoke across the shoulder blades; the lower back is one piece cut on the fold.

Closure: None; the dress pulls on over the head through the knit collar.

Finishing: Hems of the dress and sleeves overlocked, turned up 1.5 cm and topstitched (twin needle or coverstitch).

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Straight seams on a stretch fabric, pleats folded to markings, a folded knit collar and sleeves set flat. Experience with knit fabrics helps.

Fabric Recommendations

Two companion knit fabrics of medium stretch from natural or blended fibres (jersey): the main fabric for the yokes, sleeves and collar, the companion for the centre front, side fronts and back.

Additional Supplies

No notions beyond the two fabrics are listed.

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: Hem allowance for the garment and sleeve hem – 1.5 cm, 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. When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

From main fabric:
- Back yoke — 1 piece
- Front yoke – 1 piece
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Collar – 1 piece
From companion fabric:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Center front — 1 piece on fold
- Side front — 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

Attention! Before starting, check that the head fits through the collar stitched into a ring. 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.

Attach the side front parts to the center front. Overlock and press the seam.
Along the upper edge of the center front, create soft pleats according to the markings. The depths are directed towards the side seam. Secure the pleats. Attach the front yoke to the main piece. Press the seam upwards.
Attach the back yoke to the main piece. Press the seam upwards.
Stitch the shoulder seams of the back and front. Press the seams towards the back.
Stitch the collar into a ring. Turn the collar right side out and press. Fold the collar in half, wrong sides together. Insert the collar into the neckline, matching the notches and stretching the collar edge. The collar seam is located at the left shoulder seam. Press the collar insertion seam.
Set the sleeves into the open armhole, matching the notches. Press the seams.
Stitch the sleeve seam, simultaneously stitching the side seam. Press the seams.
Overlock the bottom edge of the garment, the bottom edge of the sleeve. Fold to the wrong side, press and topstitch.