Ruffled Neck Puffed Sleeve Balloon Dress

Fabric & Materials

FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: dress fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing, concealed zipper, elastic tape 2 cm wide, 12 buttons.

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 garment and sleeve hem — 2.5 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.

• From main fabric:
  • Upper back part – 2 pieces
  • Lower back part — 2 pieces
  • Upper front part — 1 piece
  • Side front part — 2 pieces
  • Lower front part — 2 pieces
  • Sleeve — 2 pieces
  • Pocket — 2 pieces
  • Pocket placket — 2 pieces
  • Neckline trim — 1 piece
  • Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
  • Front neckline facing – 1 piece
• From fusible interfacing:
  • Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
  • Front neckline facing – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!

1. Fuse interfacing to the neckline facings and the integrated placket of the lower front part.
2. Stitch darts on the back and lower front pieces, press allowances towards the center of the pieces. Stitch the princess seams of the upper front part, press allowances towards the center and serge.
3. Serge the center seam of the lower front part separately on each piece. Stitch the center seam from the top to the mark. Press seam allowances open, pressing the slit. Topstitch the integrated placket to the front.
4. Stitch the side seams of the lower dress part, press allowances towards the back and serge. Stitch the side seams of the upper dress part, press allowances towards the back and serge. Stitch the shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
5. Along the upper edge of the pocket, stitch with a loosened thread and gather. Serge the side and bottom of the pocket, press to the wrong side. Finish the ends of the pocket placket (start and end stitching exactly at the marked attachment line). Attach the outer side of the placket to the pocket, press allowances towards the placket. Fold the inner side of the placket inwards and topstitch into the attachment seam. Place the pocket on the front according to the markings and topstitch.
6. Stitch the upper and lower parts of the dress, press allowances upwards and serge.
7. Serge the center back seam separately on each piece. Stitch the center back seam from the zipper mark downwards. Press seam allowances open, pressing the slit. Insert the zipper.
8. Finish the ends of the neckline trim, turn the piece right side out, straighten, press. Stitch along the lower edge with a loosened thread and gather.
9. Stitch the shoulder seams of the neckline facings, press allowances open, serge the outer edge. Place the dress with the facing right sides together, aligning the neckline edges, insert the trim between them, and stitch. Clip allowances at curves, turn the facing to the wrong side and press. Secure the facing to the shoulder seams and the zipper tape.
10. Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and serge. Stitch along the sleeve cap with a loosened thread and gather. Set sleeves into armholes, matching notches. Press and serge allowances.
11. Serge the sleeve hem allowance, press to the wrong side and topstitch, forming a casing. Insert elastic into the casing, secure.
12. Serge the bottom edge of the dress, press to the wrong side. Insert and secure elastic at the side seam area. Topstitch the allowance to the dress.
13. Sew on buttons.