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#4742

Cowl Neck Dress with Three-Quarter Sleeves and Pockets

Pattern #4741
Tech. Description

Cowl Neck Dress with Three-Quarter Sleeves and Pockets

Introducing a versatile women's sewing pattern for a comfortable dress featuring a chic cowl neck, practical in-seam pockets, and an elegant three-quarter sleeve.

When To Wear

This dress offers a blend of comfort and style, making it suitable for a variety of occasions, including:

  • Everyday & Casual Chic: Perfect for daily wear, providing a polished yet comfortable look for errands or relaxed outings.
  • Office & Professional Settings: Its sophisticated silhouette makes it an excellent choice for work, offering smart-casual elegance.
  • Weekend Gatherings & Events: Easily dressed up or down, ideal for brunches, casual dinners, or social events.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a comfortable, straight silhouette that skims the body, falling to a knee length.

Neckline: a soft, draped cowl neck that gracefully folds, designed with an underlying stand for structure.

Closure: Pullover style, designed for ease of wear without the need for zippers or buttons.

Sleeves: Three-quarter length set-in sleeves, offering coverage and a balanced proportion.

Pockets: Functional in-seam pockets discreetly integrated at the hip line for convenience.

Back: Features a center back seam and a horizontal seam at the waist level, mirroring the front's panel construction, with subtle back bodice shaping.

Waist: Defined by a horizontal seam, separating the bodice from the skirt section of the dress.

Hem: a straight hemline that finishes just above the knee.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires experience with sewing knit fabrics, constructing in-seam pockets, and assembling a cowl neck with a stand.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose knit fabrics with medium or low stretch to achieve the desired drape and fit:

  • Knit fabric made from natural or blended fibers

Additional Supplies

  • Fusible interfacing

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, the patterns do not include seam allowances. Seam allowances: hem allowance for the garment bottom and sleeve hem – 2 cm, other seams - 1 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much material you will need. When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

  • From main fabric:
    • Upper back – 2 pieces
    • Lower back – 2 pieces
    • Upper front – 1 piece on fold
    • Lower front – 1 piece on fold
    • Front side – 2 pieces
    • Sleeve – 2 pieces
    • Collar stand – 1 piece
    • Pocket bag – 2 pieces

Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.8 cm. 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

  1. Stitch the center seam on the upper and lower back parts, press seam allowances to the left side and serge. Stitch the upper and lower back parts, press seam allowances upwards and serge.
  2. Stitch bust darts, trim depths with an overlock.
  3. Reinforce the pocket opening on the lower front with fusible interfacing. Place the pocket bag and lower front right sides together and stitch around the pocket opening. Turn the pocket bag to the wrong side, press. Place the lower front onto the side and stitch the edges of the pocket bags, serge seam allowances. Stitch the upper and lower front parts, press seam allowances upwards and serge.
  4. Stitch shoulder seams, press seam allowances towards the back and serge.
  5. Fold the collar stand piece right sides together and stitch into a loop, press seam allowances open. Fold the collar stand in half lengthwise with right side out and press. Attach the collar stand to the neckline, serge seam allowances.
  6. Set the sleeve into the open armhole, press seam allowances and serge.
  7. Stitch sleeve seams simultaneously with side seams, press seam allowances towards the back and serge.
  8. Serge the bottom of the garment and sleeve hems, press to the wrong side and topstitch.

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