Knit Colorblock Long Sleeve Dress
Introducing a versatile knit garment pattern featuring a striking chevron colorblock design, a relaxed silhouette, and comfortable wear, perfect for customization into a top or dress.
When To Wear
This versatile knit garment is perfect for relaxed styling, making it an excellent choice for:
- Casual Daywear: Its comfortable knit construction and relaxed fit are ideal for everyday ease and effortless style.
- Weekend & Leisure: Perfect for stylish yet comfortable outings, from brunches to running errands.
- Layered Looks: Its easy silhouette makes it suitable for layering over or under other garments in cooler weather.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a relaxed, straight-cut body designed for comfort and ease of movement.
Neckline: Classic round neckline finished with a neat, clean facing.
Color Blocking: Features a distinct V-shaped color block panel across the upper chest and shoulders, creating striking visual interest.
Sleeves: Comfortable drop-shoulder sleeves finished with wide, folded cuffs.
Hem: Straight hemline for a clean finish.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires experience working with knit fabrics, precise color block assembly, and neat finishing techniques for facings and cuffs.
Fabric Recommendations
For best results, select a knit fabric with low stretch that will maintain the garment's relaxed structure and drape:
- Low-stretch knit fabrics (e.g., interlock knit, ponte, stable jersey)
- Natural fiber knits (e.g., cotton knit, bamboo knit)
- Blended fiber knits
Additional Supplies
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. Hem allowance – 2 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 1:
- Upper back – 1 piece on fold
- Upper front – 1 piece on fold
- Sleeve insert – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- From main fabric 2:
- Lower back – 1 piece on fold
- Lower front – 1 piece on fold
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge. Attach sleeve insert to the garment, press allowances towards the garment and serge.
- Attach sleeve to the lower back, press allowances towards the back and serge. Attach sleeve to the lower front, press allowances towards the front and serge.
- Stitch the upper and lower parts of the garment, clipping allowances at corners. Press allowances and serge.
- Stitch side seams simultaneously with sleeve seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
- Stitch shoulder seams of facings, press allowances open. Serge outer edge. Place facings right sides together with the garment and stitch neckline edge. Clip allowances at curves, turn facings to the wrong side and press. Secure facings to shoulder seams.
- Stitch cuff into a loop, press allowances open. Fold cuff lengthwise in half with right side out and press. Place cuff with the wrong side of the sleeve and attach to the lower edge, press allowances and serge. Fold cuff to the right side and press.
- Serge the bottom edge of the garment, press towards the wrong side and topstitch.
