Fitted Paneled Dress Three-quarter Sleeves

Name: Fitted Paneled Dress Three-quarter Sleeves
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4199
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4199

This Minerva sewing pattern is for a fitted, knee-length sheath dress with striking front and back vertical panels, a classic round neckline, and elegant three-quarter sleeves. Made from medium-stretch knit fabrics, this versatile dress is suitable for office wear, business casual, and evening events, offering both comfort and sophisticated style. You can make it in standard sizes or to your own measurements.

Tech. Description

Two-Tone Panel Dress

Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a fitted dress featuring striking front and back vertical panels, a classic round neckline, and elegant three-quarter sleeves.

When To Wear

This versatile knit dress is perfect for a range of occasions, offering both comfort and sophisticated style:

Office & Business Casual: Its structured yet comfortable design makes it ideal for professional settings.
Evening & Cocktail Events: Elevate your look for dinners, parties, or special gatherings.
Versatile Day-to-Night Wear: Easily transitions from a polished daytime outfit to an elegant evening ensemble.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a fitted, knee-length sheath dress designed to contour the body.

Neckline: a classic round neckline finished with a double-layer neckband in the contrast fabric.

Sleeves: Three-quarter length raglan sleeves, finished with a folded cuff band in the contrast fabric.

Front: Features distinct vertical panels (central and side), creating a flattering, body-contouring effect, ideal for two-tone fabric application. The princess seams run up into the raglan seams with an angled shaping at the bust.

Back: Defined by vertical panels (central and side) and a center back seam, contributing to the garment's fitted shape.

Hem: a straight hem finishes the knee-length silhouette.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires confident handling of knit fabrics, precise panel assembly, and neckline facing application.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose medium-stretch knit fabrics that offer both comfort and structure, ideal for highlighting the garment's panel design:

Medium-stretch knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Two different colors or patterns of knit fabric for a striking visual contrast

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: Hem allowance for the dress bottom – 2.0 cm. Other allowances – 0.7 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) to determine how much material you will need (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

From main fabric 1:
- Center Back – 2 pieces
- Center Front – 1 piece on fold
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
From main fabric 2:
- Side Back – 2 pieces
- Side Front – 2 pieces
- Facing (neckband) – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces

Note: Knit fabric pieces in this model are stitched on a straight stitch machine. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine to maintain elasticity.

Sewing Instructions

Stitch the Side Backs to the Center Backs and the Side Fronts to the Center Front (princess seams). Press the allowances towards the side seams and serge.
Stitch and serge the center back seam. Press allowances to the left side.
Stitch the Sleeves to the front and back along the raglan seams. Serge the allowances.
Stitch the side seams and underarm sleeve seams in one continuous seam.
Stitch each Cuff into a ring. Fold it in half lengthwise, wrong sides together, and stitch it to the sleeve hem. Serge the allowance.
Stitch each Facing into a ring. Place the two rings right sides together and stitch along the inner edge. Turn right side out and stitch the band to the neckline.
Serge the hem allowance of the dress bottom, press to the wrong side and topstitch.

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