Belted Blouson Raglan Sleeve Dress

Name: Belted Blouson Raglan Sleeve Dress
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4149
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4149

A women's knee-length dress in low-stretch knit with deep raglan sleeves to the elbow and a round neckline. Three pattern pieces only: front, back and sleeve; the waist is defined by a wide belt worn over it, which blouses the bodice. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabric with low stretch, in natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Belted Blouson Raglan Sleeve Dress

When To Wear

In spring and autumn, with a wide leather belt and boots or pumps.
For the office, with tights and closed shoes.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Loose through the bodice, narrowing slightly towards the hem; the belt at the waist creates the blouson effect.

Length: Knee length.

Neckline: Round, the edge overlocked, turned to the wrong side and topstitched, with a bartack where the last raglan seam closes it.

Sleeves: Raglan sleeves with a deep, wide armhole, elbow length; the underarm and side seams are sewn in one continuous seam.

Front: One piece, no darts or closure.

Back: One piece, no centre back seam.

Finishing: Hem and sleeve hems turned up and topstitched, with a twin needle to keep the stretch.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Three pieces, raglan seams and one continuous side seam, overlocked knit seams and topstitched hems.

Fabric Recommendations

Knit fabric with low stretch, in natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Wide belt (worn with the dress, not part of the pattern)
Twin needle for the hems

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 bottom of the garment and sleeve hem – 1.5 cm; neckline allowance for the back, front, and sleeve – 1.5 cm. Other allowances – 0.7 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can range from 90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much material you will need.

From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece
- Front – 1 piece
- Sleeve – 2 pieces

Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlock machine.

Sewing Instructions

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

Attach sleeves to the front, press allowances and overlock. Attach the right sleeve to the back, press allowances and overlock.
Overlock the neckline edge, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
Attach the left sleeve to the back, press allowances and overlock. Place a bartack at the neckline. Stitch the lower sleeve edges and side edges in one seam. Press seam allowances and overlock.
Overlock the bottom edge of the garment and the bottom edge of the sleeve. Fold to the wrong side, press and topstitch.

Tip: The dress is recommended to be worn with a wide belt.