Rolled Collar Tie-Waist Dress
Introducing a versatile women's dress pattern featuring a distinctive rolled collar, cuffed short sleeves, and a flattering tie-waist that cinches a gathered skirt.
When To Wear
This dress is a chic and comfortable choice for various settings, perfect for:
- Casual Chic Outings: Its relaxed yet refined style makes it ideal for daytime events or weekend wear.
- Office & Business Casual: The polished collar and defined waist offer a professional yet comfortable aesthetic.
- Transitional Seasons: The short sleeves and medium fabric weight make it suitable for spring, summer, or early autumn.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: An A-line silhouette with a relaxed bodice and a flared, gathered skirt.
Neckline & Collar: Features a distinctive rolled collar designed to drape softly around the neck, offering a sophisticated, cowl-like appearance.
Closure: Pullover style with no visible fastenings, ensuring a smooth front.
Sleeves: Short, wide sleeves finished with neatly cuffed hems for a relaxed yet polished look.
Pockets: Discreetly integrated side seam pockets are sewn into the skirt for practical convenience.
Waist: A wide, separate tie belt cinches the waist, creating soft gathers on the skirt and allowing for adjustable styling and fit.
Length: The skirt falls to an above-the-knee length, providing a playful and comfortable fit.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires skills in constructing a rolled collar, attaching cuffs, creating in-seam pockets, working with fabric gathers, and assembling a tie belt.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose medium-weight woven dress fabrics with good drape to best highlight the design:
- Dress fabrics made from natural fibers (e.g., linen blends, cotton sateen, rayon challis)
- Dress fabrics made from blended fibers (e.g., poly-crepe, viscose blends)
Additional Supplies
Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: dress fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. YOU ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing.
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 for the bottom edge of the dress – 3.0 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 (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical details). WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- From main fabric:
- Upper back part – 1 piece on fold
- Upper front part - 1 piece on fold
- Lower back part – 1 piece on fold
- Lower front part - 1 piece on fold
- Collar - 1 piece
- Cuff - 2 pieces
- Large belt – 1 piece
- Small belt – 2 pieces
- Pocket bag – 4 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Large belt – 1 piece
- Small belt – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch shoulder seams of upper parts. Finish allowances and press towards the back. Stitch side seams simultaneously with the sleeve seam. Finish allowances and press towards the back.
- Attach pocket bag to the lower front and back parts. Start and end stitching strictly at the pocket opening markings. Clip allowances at the marks. Stitch pocket lining edges. Stitch side seams of lower parts in two stages: from the top to the beginning of the pocket, and from the pocket downwards. Finish allowances and press towards the back. Along the upper edge of the lower parts, stitch with loosened upper thread and gather.
- Stitch upper and lower parts of the dress. Finish allowance and press upwards.
- Stitch collar into a loop. Press allowance open. Fold collar in half lengthwise. Attach the outer side of the collar to the neckline. Fold the allowance of the inner side inwards and topstitch into the attachment seam.
- Stitch cuff into a loop. Press allowance open. Fold cuff in half lengthwise. Attach the outer side of the cuff to the sleeve. Fold the allowance of the inner side inwards and topstitch into the attachment seam.
- Fold the small belt piece in half lengthwise right sides together and stitch along the long and one short side. Trim allowances at corners, turn right side out. Fold the large belt piece in half lengthwise right sides together. Insert the small belt pieces into the large belt, align side edges and stitch the belt, leaving a technological opening. Turn the belt right side out and press. Close the technological opening.
- Finish the bottom edge of the dress, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
