Tailored Wrap Dress
This women's sewing pattern presents a sophisticated tailored wrap dress, expertly designed with a fitted bodice, elegant notched lapels, and a gracefully flared a-line skirt.
When To Wear
This tailored wrap dress is a versatile piece, making it an ideal choice for:
- Occasion: Formal Daywear & Business Events: Perfect for professional settings or daytime formal gatherings where elegance is key.
- Occasion: Chic Social Gatherings: An ideal choice for brunches, receptions, or celebratory events requiring a polished yet comfortable ensemble.
- Occasion: Versatile Evening Attire: Easily transitions to evening wear with the right accessories, offering a refined alternative to traditional cocktail dresses.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a flattering fit-and-flare silhouette, with a shaped bodice accentuating the waist before flowing into a wide, full skirt.
Neckline & Collar: Features a classic V-neckline framed by a tailored collar and sharp notched lapels, offering a sophisticated and structured upper body.
Closure: a wrap-style front closure secured by a single snap at the natural waistline, providing a clean and adjustable fit.
Sleeves: Three-quarter length sleeves finished with broad, fixed cuffs that add a touch of sartorial detail.
Back: The back mirrors the tailored elegance of the front, with a clean upper panel and a flowing, pleated lower skirt section.
Waist: a defined, fitted waistline created by shaping seams provides structure and enhances the hourglass silhouette.
Length: a chic knee-length hemline offers versatility, suitable for various occasions.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires experience with tailored garment construction, including collar and lapel assembly, working with lining fabric, and precise fitting of multiple panels.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight suiting fabrics with some body to hold the tailored shape:
- Lightweight suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Lining fabric
- Fusible interfacing
- 2 snaps (for closure)
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: all seams 1 cm; hem allowance for the bottom of the dress – 3 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 (don't forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces).
- From main fabric:
- Upper back - 1 piece on fold
- Upper side - 2 pieces
- Upper front - 2 pieces
- Lower side - 2 pieces
- Lower front – 2 pieces
- Lower back – 1 piece on fold
- Collar – 2 pieces
- Front facing - 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Upper sleeve – 2 pieces
- Lower sleeve – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- From lining fabric:
- Upper back - 1 piece on fold
- Upper side - 2 pieces
- Upper front - 2 pieces
- Lower side - 2 pieces
- Lower front – 2 pieces
- Lower back – 1 piece on fold
- Upper sleeve – 2 pieces
- Lower sleeve – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Collar – 1 piece
- Front facing - 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Cuff – 2 pieces
Attention! Lining pieces are cut deducting the width of the front facing and back neckline facing.
Sewing Instructions
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- Stitch the upper side to the upper back, press seams open.
- Stitch darts on the upper front parts, press depths downwards. Stitch the upper side to the upper front, press seams open.
- Stitch side and shoulder seams of the upper parts. Press seams open.
- Stitch shoulder seams of front facings and back neckline facing. Press seam open.
- Fold the upper collar with the undercollar, right sides together, and stitch along the ends and outer edge. Start and end stitching strictly at the marked collar attachment line. Trim seams at corners, clip at the mark. Turn collar right side out, straighten and press.
- Place the front facing on the right side of the front, right side down, pin and stitch along the front edge. Stitch upwards to the notch indicating the end of collar attachment. Trim seams at corners. Turn facings right side out, straighten seams.
- Attach the undercollar to the dress neckline, and the upper collar to the back neckline facing and front facings. Press collar attachment seam allowances open and secure close to the seams.
- Stitch the lower side to the lower back, press seams open. Stitch the lower side to the lower front, press seams open.
- Stitch the upper and lower parts of the dress, press seams upwards.
- Stitch and press open the elbow and front sleeve seams. Set sleeves into armholes matching notches, easing the sleeve cap.
- Fold the cuff in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch the ends from the fold to the mark. Trim seam allowances at the corner, clip at the mark. Form the cuff into a loop and stitch the sections from the mark to the raw edge. Turn the cuff right side out, straighten, press. Fold the cuff with the sleeve, align the cuff seam with the mark and attach to the lower edge. Turn the cuff down.
- On the lining fabric pieces, stitch seams and set sleeves, leaving an opening in the front left sleeve seam.
- Attach the lining to the inner edges of the front facings and back neckline facing.
- Attach the lining to the bottom of the garment and the bottom of the sleeve. Turn the dress right side out through the opening. Sew up the opening.
- Sew on snap fasteners according to the marks.
