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#4947
#4949

Maternity Henley Maxi Dress

Pattern #4948
Tech. Description

Maternity Henley Maxi Dress

This made-to-measure sewing pattern creates a comfortable and stylish maternity maxi dress, featuring a relaxed a-line silhouette, a charming Henley neckline, and a distinctive layered high-low hem.

When To Wear

This comfortable and chic dress is ideal for various casual to semi-casual settings, perfect for:

  • Casual Everyday Wear: Perfect for comfortable daily activities during pregnancy, offering ease and style.
  • Summer & Spring Outings: Its relaxed fit and recommended breathable fabrics make it an excellent choice for warmer weather.
  • Relaxed Gatherings: a chic yet effortless option for brunches, family events, or casual parties where comfort is key.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a loose, comfortable a-line silhouette designed to flatter and provide ample room throughout maternity, with a gracefully flowing, layered skirt.

Neckline: a classic rounded crew neck for a soft and comfortable opening.

Closure: a functional Henley placket at the center front bodice, secured with five visible buttons.

Sleeves: Practical three-quarter length sleeves, offering modest coverage and ease of movement.

Hem: a unique layered hem design, with an outer high-low hemline that flows elegantly over a straight, longer inner hem, creating a graceful, tiered effect.

Length: Maxi length, falling to the ankles for an elegant and comfortable look.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. This pattern involves constructing a Henley placket, setting sleeves, and assembling a layered garment with specific hemming techniques.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose comfortable, draping dress fabrics that offer ease and breathability:

  • Dress fabrics made from natural fibers (e.g., linen, cotton, rayon)
  • Dress fabrics made from blended fibers

Additional Supplies

  • 5 buttons

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, seam allowances are not included. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm; hem allowance for dress bottom and sleeve bottom – 2.0 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:
    • Outer back - 1 piece on fold
    • Inner back – 1 piece on fold
    • Outer front - 1 piece on fold
    • Inner front – 1 piece on fold
    • Sleeve - 2 pieces
    • Placket - 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

  1. Press the allowances of the long sides and one short side of the placket to the wrong side. Place the placket on the outer front and topstitch.
  2. Stitch the shoulder and side seams of the outer and inner parts of the garment, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
  3. Place the inner dress with the outer, wrong side to right side, and stitch the neckline edge. Clip allowances, turn the dress right side out, straighten, press, and secure at the armhole edges.
  4. Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances and overlock. Set the sleeves into the armholes matching notches, press allowances, overlock.
  5. Press the hem allowance of the dress bottom and sleeve bottom to the wrong side by 1cm, then again by 1cm, and topstitch.
  6. Sew buttons onto the placket.

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