Ruffled Wrap Dress
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a chic wrap dress featuring a structured notched lapel collar, short cuffed sleeves, and a cascading front ruffle that adds dynamic movement.
When To Wear
This dress offers versatile styling for various occasions, making it suitable for:
- Casual Chic: Perfect for daytime outings, brunches, or relaxed social gatherings.
- Office & Business Casual: Its polished collar and midi length make it appropriate for a professional yet comfortable work environment.
- Summer Events: The light drape and airy feel are ideal for warmer weather garden parties or daytime celebrations.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A flattering A-line wrap silhouette, fitted at the waist and flaring gently through the skirt.
Neckline & Collar: A sophisticated V-neckline framed by a classic notched lapel collar, creating a polished upper body.
Closure: A true wrap-front design secured by three decorative buttons at the side waist.
Sleeves: Short, cuffed sleeves adding a neat and tailored finish to the arm line.
Waist: A clearly defined waistline enhances the figure, cinching the bodice before the skirt flares out.
Skirt & Hem: A flared midi skirt featuring an asymmetrical front with a dramatic cascading ruffle, creating a high-low effect. The back skirt is paneled with a more even hemline.
Back: Designed with a clean back featuring a central seam and a distinct waist seam, with paneled construction on the lower skirt for subtle structure.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves skills such as collar and lapel construction, creating and attaching ruffles, handling a wrap closure, and assembling multiple paneled garment sections.
Fabric Recommendations
Opt for dress fabrics that offer a good drape and hold shape well for the collar and ruffles:
- Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 3 buttons
Fabric & Materials
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: dress fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing, 3 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: all seams 1 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST OF ALL, 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
- Lower back part - 1 piece
- Back flounce - 1 piece
- Upper front part - 2 pieces
- Lower front part - 2 pieces
- Front flounce - 2 pieces
- Front facing - 2 pieces
- Collar - 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Front facing - 2 pieces
- Collar - 1 piece
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Interface the pieces with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch darts on the upper back and front parts, trim dart depths on the front to 1 cm, press towards the center and overcast.
- Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and overcast.
- Fold collar pieces right sides together and stitch along the ends and outer edge. Start and end stitching strictly at the marked line for collar attachment. Trim seams at corners, clip at the mark. Turn collar right side out, shape and press.
- Stitch shoulder seams of front facings and back neckline facing, press allowances open. Overcast the outer edge.
- Place the front facing on the right side of the front part, right side down, pin and stitch along the front edge and lapel. Stitch upwards to the notch indicating the end of collar attachment. Trim seams at corners. Turn front edges right side out, shape seams.
- Attach the undercollar to the neckline of the main garment, and the upper collar to the neckline edge of the back facing and front facings. Press collar attachment seam allowances open and secure close to the seam.
- Stitch upper and lower back parts, press allowances upwards and overcast. Attach flounce to the back, press allowances upwards and overcast.
- Stitch upper and lower front parts, press allowances upwards and overcast. Attach flounce to the front, press allowances upwards and overcast.
- Stitch side seams, press allowances towards the back and overcast.
- Stitch cuff into a loop, press allowances open. Fold cuff lengthwise in half, right side out. Attach cuff to the wrong side of the sleeve, overcast allowances. Turn cuff to the right side.
- Press the bottom edge to the wrong side by 0.5 cm, then another 0.5 cm and topstitch.
- Make buttonholes and sew on buttons. Sew on a hidden button.
