Strappy Gathered Front Sundress
This made-to-measure sundress pattern features a flattering V-neck, a gracefully gathered and overlapping bodice, and a gently flared skirt for a comfortable yet elegant silhouette.
When To Wear
This versatile sundress is perfect for warm-weather occasions, offering effortless style for:
- Casual Summer Days: Ideal for relaxed outings, picnics, or everyday comfort during the warmer months.
- Vacation & Resort Wear: A stylish choice for beach holidays, cruises, and enjoying resort amenities.
- Garden Parties & Brunches: Elegant enough for daytime events, combining comfort with a chic aesthetic.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted bodice transitioning to a gathered, A-line skirt that falls to knee length.
Neckline: A graceful V-neck formed by an overlapping front bodice.
Bodice: Gathered Front: The right front bodice panel is softly gathered and overlaps the left, creating a flattering draped effect.
Straps: Delicate spaghetti straps provide minimal shoulder coverage.
Waist: Defined waistline where the fitted bodice meets the gathered skirt.
Skirt: The skirt features gentle gathering at the waist, flaring out to a comfortable knee-length hem.
Back: Straight back neckline with a center back seam and a concealed zipper closure.
Closure: Concealed zipper at the center back.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in working with delicate fabrics, installing a concealed zipper, creating gathers, and finishing edges with bias binding.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose light to medium-weight woven fabrics that offer a beautiful drape for this sundress:
- Fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- 1. BACK PANEL - 2 QTY
- 2. Left FRONT PANEL – 1 QTY
- 3. Right FRONT PANEL – 1 QTY
- 4. BACK SKIRT HALF – 2 QTY
- 5. FRONT SKIRT HALF – 1 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Overlock the upper edges of the left and right FRONT PANELS. Press the upper edges to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Create pleats on the right FRONT PANEL. Place the right FRONT PANEL over the left and secure along the bottom and side edges.
- Stitch the side seams of the sundress BODICE. Press the seams towards the BACK PANEL and overlock.
- Stitch the side seams of the skirt. Press the seams towards the BACK SKIRT HALF and overlock.
- Along the upper edge of the lower skirt halves, stitch with loosely tensioned stitches. Gather the edge to the length of the lower edge of the upper sundress parts, distributing the gathers evenly. Attach the upper part of the sundress to the skirt halves. Press the seam upwards and overlock.
- Overlock the center edges of the BACK PANEL. Stitch the center back seam from the mark downwards. Press the seam open, pressing the SEAM ALLOWANCE for the fastener.
- Place the ZIPPER under the SEAM ALLOWANCES so that the teeth are not visible and stitch in place.
- Mark the armhole line on the FRONT PANEL in its finished form. Stitch along this line with loosely tensioned stitches. Gather the edge to the desired length.
- Cut 2 BIAS BINDINGS 4 cm wide and approximately equal to the length indicated on the pattern pieces. Press the BIAS BINDINGS in half lengthwise, right side out. Then unfold and press the longitudinal edges towards the marked center line. Trim the SEAM ALLOWANCE of the back neckline and FRONT PANEL armhole and bind this edge with the BIAS BINDING, simultaneously finishing the straps.
- Put on the sundress, adjust the length of the straps and secure them to the BACK PANEL.
- Press the hem allowance of the sundress to the wrong side, fold and topstitch.
