Flared Scarf Neck Dress
This made-to-measure sewing pattern creates an elegant dress featuring a fitted bodice, a charming scarf neckline, and a gracefully flared skirt.
When To Wear
This dress is a versatile choice for elegant occasions, making it perfect for:
- Formal Events & Dinners: Ideal for evening gatherings where a sophisticated and polished look is desired.
- Daytime Special Occasions: Suitable for brunches, garden parties, or stylish celebrations requiring refined attire.
- Cocktail & Party Wear: a chic option for social functions and festive events that call for a touch of elegance.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a classic fit-and-flare silhouette, featuring a well-defined natural waistline and a full, voluminous skirt.
Neckline: a distinctive rounded neckline with an integrated scarf detail that can be tied into an elegant bow.
Sleeves: Short, set-in cap sleeves that gracefully cap the shoulders.
Bodice: Expertly structured with princess seams (relief seams) on both the front and back for a tailored fit, and subtle gathers at the front bust for shaping.
Skirt: a full, knee-length flared skirt, constructed from multiple panels to ensure an elegant drape and beautiful movement.
Closure: a discreet hidden zipper is incorporated into the left side seam, ensuring a seamless and clean finish.
Waist: Defined at the natural waist, creating a flattering hourglass shape.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires precision in fitting princess seams, managing gathers, setting sleeves, and inserting a hidden zipper and the unique scarf neckline detail.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose dress fabrics with good drape and a touch of stretch:
- Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers with added elastane
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- 1. Upper back - qty 2
- 2. Lower center back - qty 2
- 3. Lower side of back — qty 2
- 4. Upper front – qty 1
- 5. Lower center front - qty 1
- 6. Lower side of front — qty 2
- 7. Collar — qty 1
- 8. Sleeve — qty 2
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the princess seams of the back. Overlock seam allowances and press towards the center. Stitch the center seam on the upper and lower back PANELs. Overlock the seam and press to the left side. Stitch the upper and lower back PANELs together. Press the seam upwards and overlock.
- Stitch the princess seams on the front pieces. Overlock seam allowances and press towards the center. Gather the upper front between the notches. Attach the lower parts to the upper. Overlock the seam allowance and press upwards.
- Stitch the shoulder seams, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Overlock the left side seam separately on each piece. Stitch the left side seam from the armhole to the first notch and from the second notch to the bottom, press seam allowances open. Insert the zipper. Stitch the right side seam, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Stitch the sleeve seam. Overlock the seam allowance and press towards the back. Set the sleeve into the armhole, matching notches. Overlock the seam allowance.
- Clip the neckline seam allowance at the notches. Overlock the clipped section. Fold the seam allowance inwards and topstitch. Fold the collar lengthwise, right sides together. Clip the collar seam allowance at the outermost notches and stitch the ends. Turn the collar right side out and press. Attach the outer collar to the neckline, matching notches. Fold the inner collar seam allowance inwards and topstitch into the seam.
- Overlock the lower sleeve seam allowance, fold inwards and topstitch.
- Overlock the hem seam allowance of the dress, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
