Henley Drawstring Dress Patch Pockets
Discover a versatile women's dress pattern featuring a stylish Henley neckline, practical drawstring waist, and convenient front patch pockets.
When To Wear
This comfortable yet chic dress is perfect for a variety of casual and relaxed settings, ideal for:
- Casual Outings: A go-to for everyday wear, shopping, or relaxed gatherings.
- Travel & Vacations: Lightweight and comfortable for exploring new places or relaxing by the beach.
- Warm Weather Style: Breathable fabric and short sleeves make it suitable for spring and summer days.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A relaxed-fit bodice that cinches at the natural waist with a straight-cut skirt.
Neckline: A classic Henley neckline finished with a stand collar band.
Closure: Partial front button placket with five buttons for adjustable comfort and style.
Sleeves: Short sleeves with a fixed rolled cuff secured by a buttoned tab.
Pockets: Two large, functional rectangular patch pockets positioned on the front skirt.
Back: A clean back panel featuring a visible casing for the drawstring waist.
Waist: An adjustable drawstring waist with ties, allowing for a personalized fit and creating soft gathers.
Length: A versatile above-knee to knee-length cut.
Hem: A simple, straight hemline.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves skills such as placket construction, setting in a neckline band, attaching patch pockets, creating a drawstring casing, and sewing buttonholes and sleeve tabs.
Fabric Recommendations
Select dress fabrics that provide comfortable wear and suitable drape for this style:
- Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 5 buttons
- Decorative cord for drawstring
Fabric & Materials
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: dress fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing; 5 buttons; decorative cord.
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 of the garment and sleeve – 2 cm. Top edge of the pocket – 2 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 – 2 pieces
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Back placket – 2 pieces
- Front placket – 4 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Pocket – 2 pieces
- Casing – 1 piece
- Sleeve tab - 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Back placket – 1 piece
- Front placket – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Interface the pieces with fusible interfacing.
- Overlock the bottom edge and the straight vertical edge of the pocket. Fold the top edge twice by 1 cm and topstitch onto the front. Fold the overlocked edges and press. Place the pocket according to the markings and topstitch, securing it along the side edge.
- Along the shoulder edge of the front, between the marks, sew a basting stitch with loosened upper thread and gather. Stitch the shoulder edge, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Stitch the shoulder edges of the plackets, press seam allowances open. Fold the placket pieces right sides together and stitch along the outer edge. Clip seam allowances at curves, turn the placket right side out, and press. Place the right placket over the left and secure along the bottom edge. Attach the outer plackets to the right side of the front along the long edges and neckline, stopping 1 cm from the bottom. Turn under the open edge of the inner placket and topstitch into the joining seam. Clip the front allowance at the corners, stopping 1 mm from the stitching. Tuck the ends of the plackets inwards and stitch, securing the bottom edge.
- Fold the tabs in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch along the long and short edges. Turn right side out, trimming seam allowances at corners, straighten and press. Overlock the open short edge. Topstitch the tabs according to the markings onto the wrong side of the sleeves.
- Stitch the side seams, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock. Overlock buttonholes for the cord on the front.
- Press the casing allowances inwards. Topstitch the short allowances. Place the casing on the wrong side of the dress and topstitch along the marked lines.
- Stitch the sleeve seam. Overlock the allowance and press towards the back. Set in.
- Overlock the bottom of the garment and sleeves, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Overlock buttonholes on the right placket. Overlock buttonholes on the tabs. Sew on buttons. Thread the cord.
