Two-Tone Panel Three-Quarter Sleeve Dress

Name: Two-Tone Panel Three-Quarter Sleeve Dress
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4994
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4994

Tech. Description

Two-Tone Panel Dress

A fitted dress featuring artfully designed front and back panel construction, perfect for highlighting contrasting or complementary fabric choices.

When To Wear

This versatile dress is perfect for a range of occasions, offering comfort and style for:

Professional Settings: Ideal for office wear, business casual meetings, and corporate events, offering a polished yet comfortable look.
Casual Chic Outings: Suitable for daytime social events, lunches, or shopping, providing effortless style.
Semi-Formal Gatherings: Can be dressed up for informal evening events or gatherings, showcasing modern elegance.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a flattering sheath silhouette, gently fitted to the body.

Neckline: a classic boat neckline, offering a sophisticated and modest finish.

Sleeves: Three-quarter length set-in sleeves, providing elegant coverage.

Front: Features a distinct center front panel flanked by contrasting side panels, creating a visually interesting and figure-flattering effect.

Back: a clean, plain back design, maintaining the dress's sleek profile.

Length: Falls above the knee, offering a modern and versatile length.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Involves working with knit fabrics, precise panel alignment, and bias binding application for the neckline.

Fabric Recommendations

Opt for knit fabrics with medium stretch to ensure comfort and a flattering drape:

Medium stretch knit fabrics
Natural or blended fibers
Fabrics in contrasting or complementary colors for the panel design

Additional Supplies

Bias binding (4 cm wide, length equal to neckline)

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, the patterns are without seam allowances. Seam allowances: hem allowance for the garment bottom and sleeve hem – 1.5 cm, other seams 1 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:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Side front – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
From main fabric 1:
- Center front – 1 piece

Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.6 – 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity.

Sewing Instructions

Stitch the front princess seam, press seam allowances towards the center and serge.
Stitch the right shoulder seam, press seam allowances towards the back and serge. Cut a bias binding, 4 cm wide and with a length equal to the neckline length. Fold the binding in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the binding on the wrong side of the neckline and stitch. Turn to the right side and topstitch. Stitch the left shoulder seam, press seam allowances towards the back and serge. Place a bar tack on the neckline at the level of the shoulder seam.
Set in sleeves into open armholes, matching notches. Press and serge seam allowances.
Stitch side seams simultaneously with sleeve seams, press and serge seam allowances.
Serge the bottom edge of the garment and the bottom edge of the sleeve, press to the wrong side and topstitch.