Elbow Sleeve Square Neck Button Front Dress
Introducing a versatile women's dress pattern featuring a sophisticated square neckline, a classic button-front closure, and gently puffed elbow sleeves with elastic gathering.
When To Wear
This charming dress is a perfect choice for various occasions, offering both style and comfort:
- Everyday Chic: Ideal for daily wear, from running errands to casual meetups.
- Work & Office: a polished option for a professional yet comfortable work environment.
- Casual Gatherings: Suitable for brunches, family outings, or relaxed social events.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a fitted bodice and waist transition into a straight skirt, skimming the body for a comfortable yet structured look.
Neckline: a distinctive square neckline provides a flattering and modern aesthetic.
Closure: a full button-front placket extends from the neckline to the hem, secured with ten buttons.
Sleeves: Elbow-length sleeves feature elastic gathering at the shoulder, creating a subtle puff, and are finished with a neat cuff.
Back: Designed with a center back seam and princess seams for a contoured and shaped fit.
Length: a practical and stylish length, reaching just above the knee.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires skills in creating buttonholes, setting sleeves, and constructing shaped princess seams for a tailored finish.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose medium-weight woven fabrics that provide some body and structure, ideal for holding the garment's shape:
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
- Sleeve - 2 qty
- Central back – 2 qty
- Side of back - 2 qty
- Central front - 2 qty
- Side of front – 2 qty
- Cuff -2 qty
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the princess seams on the front and back. Overlock the seams and press them towards the center.
- Stitch the center seam of the back. Overlock the seam and press it towards the right side of the back.
- Stitch and overlock the side seams of the dress.
- Stitch the sleeve seam. Overlock and press the seam. Fold the cuff pieces right sides together and stitch around. Trim the cuff corner seam allowances and turn them out. Press the cuffs into their finished shape. Attach the cuff to the lower edge of the sleeve. Overlock the lower edge of the sleeve and cuff and topstitch onto the sleeve at a distance of 0.5 cm from the attaching seam.
- Set the sleeves into the armholes and overlock the attaching seam.
- Overlock the neckline edge of the front and back, the outer edge of the integrated placket, and also the upper edge of the sleeve.
- Stitch around the upper and lower corners of the integrated placket. Trim the seam allowances at the corners and turn out the placket. Attach elastic tape to the sleeve attaching seam with a 0.5 cm bartack along the upper edge of the sleeve. Fold the neckline seam allowance of the front and back and the upper edge of the sleeve to the wrong side of the dress; topstitch at a distance of 1-1.5 cm from the edge. On the right front, baste and overlock buttonholes. On the left front, mark and sew on buttons.
- Overlock the lower edge of the dress and fold to the wrong side. Press and topstitch at a distance of 0.5 cm from the edge.
