Short Frilled Dress
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a playful yet elegant wrap dress, distinguished by its vibrant 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, true wrap dress with an a-line skirt that flares gently from the waist.
Neckline: a deep V-neckline gracefully framed by a wide, cascading ruffle that extends over the shoulders.
Closure: a functional wrap front, secured by delicate ties at the side waist for an adjustable and flattering fit.
Sleeves: Short, ruffled cap sleeves are formed by the extension of the neckline ruffle, elegantly covering the shoulders.
Back: Features a V-shaped back neckline and a cinched waistline from which the skirt flows.
Hem: a distinctive asymmetrical high-low hem, lavishly adorned with multiple tiers of ruffles.
Waist: Defined and adjustable through the wrap closure with side 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 ruffles, managing an asymmetrical hem, 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
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- 1. Front – 2 qty
- 2. Right back – 1 qty
- 3. Left back – 1 qty
- 4. Front flounce – 2 qty
- 5. Lower front flounce 1 – 1 qty
- 6. Lower front flounce 2 – 1 qty
- 7. Lower back flounce – 1 qty
- 8. Waistband – 3 qty
Sewing Instructions
- Mark and stitch the bust darts on the front. Press the bust darts downwards. Mark and stitch the waist darts on the front. Press the darts towards the center of the front.
- Overlock the side edges of the front and back.
- Stitch and overlock the two- waistband. Stitch, overlock, and press the center back seam. Overlock with a rolled hem, without stretching it: the lower edge of the flounces, the upper and lower edges of waistband 1 and 2, the upper edge of the front flounce. Attach the flounce to the back. Overlock the attachment seam and press it towards the flounce.
- Fold and press the bias binding in half lengthwise. Finish the armhole edge of the front and back, the neckline edge of the front up to the notch, and the neckline edge of the back with the bias binding.
- Fold the flounce with the front wrong sides together and finish the neckline edge of the front. Overlock the attachment seam and topstitch it onto the front at a distance of 0.4 cm from the finishing seam.
- Attach lower flounce 2 to the right front. Attach the waistband to the right front. Overlock the flounce attachment seam and press it towards the flounce. Attach lower flounce 1 to the left front. Attach the waistband to the left front. Overlock the flounce attachment seam and press it towards the flounce.
- Stitch the side seams of the dress, leaving an opening for the waistband in the right side seam. Stitch and overlock the shoulder seams of the dress.
