Loose Fit Short Dolman Sleeve Curved Hem Mini Dress

Name: Loose Fit Short Dolman Sleeve Curved Hem Mini Dress
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4628
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4628

A women's loose, straight tunic dress above the knee with short cut-on sleeves, bust darts and a back that dips below the front in a curved hem. Every edge is finished with a topstitched facing. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: lightweight denim from natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Loose Fit Short Dolman Sleeve Curved Hem Mini Dress

A women's loose, straight tunic dress above the knee with short cut-on sleeves, bust darts and a back that dips below the front in a curved hem. Every edge is finished with a topstitched facing.

When To Wear

In summer as a casual dress, on its own or over leggings.
With sandals or sneakers for weekends and travel.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Loose and straight, with a little more width in the back.

Length: Above the knee at the front; the back is longer, with a curved hem.

Neckline: Wide round neckline with an interfaced facing, topstitched along the edge and at the facing width.

Sleeves: Short sleeves cut in one with the front and back, finished at the edge with a topstitched facing.

Front: One piece cut on the fold, with bust darts.

Back: One piece cut on the fold, with no centre back seam.

Finishing: Front and back hems finished with separate shaped facings, topstitched along the edge and at the facing width; no hem turn-up.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Two main pieces, darts and straight seams; the only careful work is attaching the facings to curved edges.

Fabric Recommendations

Lightweight denim from natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (neckline facings)

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: All seams 1 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). When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

From main fabric:

Back - 1 piece on fold
Front - 1 piece on fold
Back neckline facing – 1 piece
Front neckline facing – 1 piece
Front hem facing – 1 piece
Back hem facing – 1 piece
Back sleeve facing – 2 pieces
Front sleeve facing – 2 pieces

From fusible interfacing:

Back neckline facing – 1 piece
Front neckline facing – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Fuse interfacing to the neckline facing pieces.
Stitch darts on the front piece. Press dart allowances upwards.
Stitch side and shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
Stitch shoulder seams of facings, press allowances open. Serge the lower edge. Place facing and garment right sides together and stitch the neckline edge. Clip allowances at curves. Turn facing to the wrong side, straighten, press. Topstitch along the neckline and the width of the facing to secure.
Stitch upper and lower edges of sleeve facings, press allowances open. Serge the inner edge. Place facing and garment right sides together and stitch the lower edge of the sleeve. Turn facing to the wrong side, straighten, press. Topstitch along the sleeve edge and the width of the facing to secure.
Stitch side edges of hem facings, press allowances open. Serge the upper edge. Place facing and garment right sides together and stitch the lower edge. Turn facing to the wrong side, straighten, press. Topstitch along the dress edge and the width of the facing to secure.