Short Raglan Sleeve Flared Maxi Dress
This elegant maxi dress pattern features a gracefully flared silhouette, defined by vertical relief seams and distinctive short raglan sleeves.
When To Wear
This versatile maxi dress is perfect for a variety of occasions, offering effortless style for:
- Special Occasions & Celebrations: Its flowing length and sophisticated design make it ideal for parties, weddings, or formal gatherings.
- Evening & Dinner Attire: The elegant drape and full length lend themselves beautifully to evening events and stylish dinners.
- Sophisticated Casual Outings: Pair with minimalist accessories for an elevated everyday look or resort wear.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A fitted bodice transitions into a gracefully flared maxi-length skirt, creating a flowing and elegant outline.
Neckline: Features a classic round neckline, neatly finished with bias binding.
Closure: An invisible zipper is seamlessly integrated into the center back seam for a smooth finish.
Sleeves: Short raglan sleeves offer a modern and comfortable fit, with the option for sheer fabric, finished with a neat hem facing.
Bodice: The bodice is shaped with vertical relief seams on both the front and back, ensuring a tailored and flattering fit.
Length: A full maxi length provides an elegant drape and sophisticated appeal.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires familiarity with installing invisible zippers, working with relief seams, and finishing necklines with bias binding.
Fabric Recommendations
Select fabrics with good drape and softness to enhance the flowing silhouette:
- Fabrics made from natural or blended fibers for the main dress
- Chiffon for the sleeves, offering a delicate and ethereal quality
Additional Supplies
- 1 invisible zipper
- Bias binding (for neckline)
- Fusible interfacing
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- FRONT PANEL center part – 1 QTY
- BACK PANEL side part - 2 QTY
- BACK PANEL center part – 2 QTY
- FRONT PANEL side part – 2 QTY
- SLEEVE hem FACING – 2 QTY
- From chiffon:
- SLEEVE back part – 2 QTY
- SLEEVE front part – 2 QTY
- From FUSIBLE INTERFACING:
- SLEEVE hem FACING – 2 QTY
Cut BIAS BINDING 4.0 cm wide on the bias.
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch and overlock vertical princess seams on the FRONT PANEL and BACK PANEL. Press FRONT PANEL princess seams towards the center FRONT PANEL, and BACK PANEL princess seams towards the center BACK PANEL.
- Stitch and overlock SLEEVE seams.
- Stitch and overlock dress side seams. Press dress side seams towards the BACK PANEL.
- Set in SLEEVES into armholes.
- Overlock the center BACK PANEL seam. Stitch the center BACK PANEL seam up to the NOTCHES for the ZIPPER. Press open the center BACK PANEL seam and press the ZIPPER opening. Insert the ZIPPER.
- Finish the neckline with BIAS BINDING. Secure the ends of the TRIM STRIP by hand.
- Overlock, hem, and topstitch the bottom of the dress.
- Fold the SLEEVE hem FACING in half lengthwise and press. Fuse the SLEEVE hem FACING with FUSIBLE INTERFACING so that the interfacing extends 1 cm beyond the fold line.
- Stitch the FACINGS into a circle. Overlock the seam and press it open.
- Attach the fused side of the FACING to the SLEEVE hem. Overlock the seam and press it towards the FACING. Fold the raw edge of the FACING by 1 cm and topstitch it into the attachment seam.
