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This Minerva sewing pattern creates a modern women's dress featuring a stand collar and a prominent front zip closure. Its fitted bodice with short sleeves joins a softly flared knee-length skirt at a dropped waist, making it a versatile choice for casual elegance, office wear, or social gatherings. This intermediate pattern can be made to your own measurements or in standard sizes.
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a modern dress featuring a stand collar, a prominent front zip closure, a dropped waist and a softly flared skirt.
This versatile dress is designed for both comfort and style, making it an excellent choice for:
Silhouette: a fitted bodice with short sleeves joins a softly flared skirt at a dropped waist.
Neckline: Features a contemporary stand collar for a sleek, elevated look.
Closure: a prominent exposed zipper runs down the center front from the top of the collar to the skirt seam, offering both functionality and a modern design element.
Bodice: Front and back bodice pieces with set-in insets that form decorative panel lines.
Sleeves: Short, set-in sleeves provide a comfortable and chic arm covering.
Waist: a horizontal seam at hip level (dropped waist) separates the bodice from the skirt.
Back: a clean back design with a center back seam on the bodice.
Length: Falls gracefully to a versatile knee-length.
Intermediate. Involves precise zipper insertion, collar construction, inset corners and setting in sleeves.
Choose fabrics that offer a good balance of structure and drape to achieve the desired silhouette:
Tip: To add shape, the skirt can be made double-layered.
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