Short Frilled Dress

Short Frilled Dress

Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a playful yet elegant wrap dress, distinguished by its flowing ruffles and dynamic asymmetrical hemline.

When To Wear

This frilled dress is designed for lighthearted and stylish occasions, making it an ideal choice for:

• Summer Gatherings & Brunches: Perfect for warm-weather events with its airy feel and cheerful design.
• Vacation & Resort Wear: An effortless choice for sightseeing or relaxed evenings by the water.
• Casual Daywear with a Flair: Elevate everyday style with its unique silhouette and charming ruffles.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a fitted wrap dress without a waist seam, shaped with bust and waist darts.

Neckline: a deep wrap V-neckline framed by a wide, cascading flounce that extends over the shoulders.

Closure: a functional wrap front, secured with self-fabric ties attached to the fronts; one tie passes through an opening in the right side seam, so the dress can be tied for an adjustable and flattering fit.

Sleeves: Sleeveless with bias-bound armholes; the neckline flounce falls over the shoulders like short ruffled cap sleeves.

Back: a high, bias-bound back neckline and a center back seam; the ties wrap around the waist, softly cinching the back.

Hem: a distinctive asymmetrical hem, finished with diagonal flounces on the fronts and back.

Waist: Defined and adjustable through the wrap closure with ties, creating an hourglass silhouette.

Length: Short, sitting above the knee at its shortest points, offering a playful and modern feel.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires confident skills in constructing wrap garments, attaching flounces, rolled-hem finishing, and applying bias binding.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose lightweight and draping fabrics that allow the ruffles to flow beautifully:

• Natural or blended fiber fabrics

Additional Supplies

• Bias tape