V-neck Maxi Dress with Lace Midriff
Introducing an elegant women's maxi dress pattern featuring a sophisticated V-neck, a captivating lace midriff, and a gracefully paneled silhouette.
When To Wear:
- Formal Events & Weddings (Guest): The dress's elegant design, maxi length, and lace detail make it perfect for sophisticated celebrations.
- Evening Wear & Cocktail Parties: Its refined silhouette and potential for luxurious fabrics are ideal for evening engagements.
- Special Occasions & Celebrations: A versatile choice for any event where a polished and feminine look is desired.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A maxi-length dress, fitted through the bodice and defined waist, gracefully flaring into a full skirt.
Neckline: Features a flattering V-neckline at the front and a high, gently curved neckline at the back.
Sleeves: A sleeveless design with cleanly finished armholes for an elegant and comfortable fit.
Waist: Defined by a wide, contrasting lace midriff panel that encircles the waist, adding a distinct textural and visual element.
Back: A high back with a center back seam, designed to house the closure for a sleek finish.
Closure: An invisible zipper closure is integrated into the center back seam for a smooth and discreet fastening.
Hem: A classic maxi length, intended to fall elegantly to the floor, providing a statuesque presence.
Construction: The garment features extensive paneling in both the bodice and skirt, designed to create a contoured fit and a beautiful, flowing drape.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in precise panel construction, setting an invisible zipper, inserting lace panels, and finishing with facings.
Fabric Recommendations
Select soft, draping fabrics with good body for the main dress, and a complementary lace for the midriff:
- Soft draping fabrics from natural or blended fibers
- Panne velvet
- Elastic lace fabric
- Lining fabric
Additional Supplies
- Lining fabric
- Fusible interfacing
- Zipper
CUTTER'S MUST
ALL PANNE VELVET PIECES MUST BE CUT IN ONE DIRECTION, WITH THE NAP!
- From main fabric:
- Center BACK PANEL - 2 QTY
- SIDE PANEL - 2 QTY
- Center FRONT PANEL - 2 QTY
- SIDE PANEL - 2 QTY
- Center BACK SKIRT HALF – 2 QTY
- Side BACK SKIRT HALF – 2 QTY
- Side FRONT SKIRT HALF – 2 QTY
- Center FRONT SKIRT HALF – 1 QTY on fold
- BACK neckline FACING – 2 QTY
- FRONT neckline FACING – 2 QTY
- BACK armhole FACING – 2 QTY
- FRONT armhole FACING – 2 QTY
- From lace fabric:
- BACK insert - 2 QTY
- FRONT insert - 1 QTY on fold
- From LINING fabric:
- Center BACK PANEL - 2 QTY
- SIDE PANEL - 2 QTY
- Center FRONT PANEL - 2 QTY
- SIDE PANEL - 2 QTY
- From FUSIBLE INTERFACING: fuse the BACK neckline FACINGS, FRONT neckline FACINGS, BACK armhole FACINGS, FRONT armhole FACINGS.
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the princess seams on the BACK and FRONT pieces of the main and LINING fabric. Place the LINING with the main pieces wrong sides together, baste along the edges, and then treat as one piece. Stitch the side and shoulder seams.
- Stitch the side edges of the lace inserts. Place the upper edges of the insert with the lower edges of the dress BODICE right sides together and stitch. Press the SEAM ALLOWANCES upwards, clip the insert's SEAM ALLOWANCE in the center FRONT.
- Stitch the princess and side seams on the skirt panels. Stitch the center BACK seam downwards from the mark. Attach the skirt to the lower edges of the lace insert, press the SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the skirt.
- Press the SEAM ALLOWANCES along the opening for the fastener to the wrong side, place the ZIPPER under the edges of the opening and stitch.
- Stitch the neckline and armhole FACINGS together accordingly. Place the FACINGS with the garment right sides together and stitch. Fold back the FACINGS and topstitch onto the SEAM ALLOWANCE of the attaching seam 1-2 mm from the seam. Press. Turn under the free edges of the BACK neckline FACING and sew to the fastener tape. Turn under the lower ends of the FRONT neckline FACING and sew to the attaching seam of the insert.
- Press the hem allowance to the wrong side and hem with blind stitches.
