V-Neck Short Raglan Sleeve Dress
Introducing a versatile women's sewing pattern for a comfortable dress, featuring a distinct V-neckline and stylish short raglan sleeves.
When To Wear
This dress offers a comfortable yet chic option suitable for a variety of occasions, making it perfect for:
- Everyday Wear: Its relaxed silhouette and comfortable fabric choice make it ideal for daily activities.
- Casual Gatherings: Easily dressed up or down for informal social events.
- Office Casual: A polished yet comfortable choice for a modern work environment.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A comfortable, relaxed fit that gently flares into an A-line silhouette, falling just above the knee.
Neckline: A flattering V-neckline finished with a clean, applied neckband.
Sleeves: Short, comfortable raglan sleeves for ease of movement.
Back: Features a clean back with a discreet center seam for subtle shaping.
Length: Designed to fall around knee-length for a versatile look.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves working with knit fabrics, constructing raglan sleeves, and precisely attaching a V-neckband.
Fabric Recommendations
For optimal drape and comfort, consider knit fabrics with a soft hand and good recovery:
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing (for neckline band)
- Twin needle for sewing machine
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- 1. FRONT PANEL - 1 QTY on fold
- 2. BACK PANEL - 2 QTY
- 3. SLEEVE - 2 QTY
- 4. Neckline TRIM STRIP - 2 QTY on fold
- From FUSIBLE INTERFACING: Interface only the outer part of the neckline TRIM STRIP.
Sewing Instructions
- Press the FUSIBLE INTERFACING to the outer part of the knit TRIM STRIP (Heat-activated interfacings are pressed to the wrong side of the piece with a hot iron).
- Stitch the center back seam and side seams. Press SEAM ALLOWANCES open.
- Stitch the SLEEVE seams. Press the hem SEAM ALLOWANCES of the SLEEVES to the wrong side and topstitch at 2 cm with a twin needle.
- Set the SLEEVES into the open armholes. In the upper parts of the armholes, press the SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the FRONT PANEL and BACK PANEL.
- Fold the outer and inner parts of the neckline TRIM STRIP in half, right sides together, pin and stitch the back center edges. Press SEAM ALLOWANCES open.
- Place both TRIM STRIP parts right sides together and pin the neckline edges. Stitch. Trim SEAM ALLOWANCES close to the stitching, clip to the stitching at curves and along the center front line.
- Turn the TRIM STRIP right side out. Baste and press the edge, baste the open edges.
- To prevent the front corner from fraying, press a small piece of interfacing to the wrong side of the FRONT PANEL over the marked stitching line for attaching the TRIM STRIP.
- Pin the TRIM STRIP to the neckline from the center front line to the center back seam, aligning the marked stitching lines of the TRIM STRIP and the cross NOTCHES. The outer TRIM STRIP part lies on the right side of the garment.
- Stitch the TRIM STRIP, securing the beginning and end of the seam with backstitches. Clip the FRONT PANEL SEAM ALLOWANCE along the center front line to the last stitch.
- Then pin and stitch the second half of the TRIM STRIP to the neckline from the center front line to the center back seam. Secure the beginning and end of the seam with backstitches.
- Overlock the SEAM ALLOWANCES of the TRIM STRIP attachment together and press towards the FRONT PANEL, BACK PANEL, and SLEEVES.
- Press the hem SEAM ALLOWANCE of the dress to the wrong side and topstitch at 2 cm with a twin needle.
