Fitted Paneled Dress with Pleated Flounce
Introducing a sophisticated one-shoulder dress sewing pattern, featuring a fitted paneled silhouette and a striking pleated flounce detail.
When To Wear
This elegant dress is versatile for various occasions, perfect for:
- Cocktail Parties & Evening Events: Offering a chic and modern look for dressy gatherings.
- Special Celebrations: An ideal choice for semi-formal events where a unique design is desired.
- Summer Parties & Daytime Events: Provides stylish comfort for warmer weather with a touch of modern flair.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a sleek, fitted silhouette achieved through strategic paneling, designed to accentuate the body's natural curves.
Neckline: An asymmetrical one-shoulder neckline for a modern and elegant appeal.
Sleeve: a dramatic pleated flounce adorns the single shoulder, creating a sculptural and eye-catching detail.
Closure: a concealed invisible zipper closure is integrated into the side seam, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted line.
Length: Mini-length, designed to fall above the knee for a contemporary and stylish look.
Hem: a clean, straight hemline provides a polished finish.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires precision in constructing the pleated flounce, setting a concealed zipper, and achieving a well-fitted paneled garment.
Fabric Recommendations
Select dress fabrics that offer a beautiful drape and structure to showcase the pleated flounce:
- Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
All markings on the pattern pieces are applied to the right side of the fabric.
- From main fabric:
- 1. Left back side - 1 qty
- 2. Center back - 1 qty
- 3. Right back side - 1 qty
- 4. Left front side – 1 qty
- 5. Center front - 1 qty
- 6. Right front side - 1 qty
- 7. Flounce - 1 qty
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch bust darts on the front side panels. Press dart depths upwards.
- Form pleats on the flounce, with depths directed towards the center of the piece, and secure at the upper edge. Along the upper edge of the flounce, stitch with loosely tensioned stitches to gather. Serge the lower edge of the flounce, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
- Attach the left back side to the Center back, press seam allowances towards the center piece and serge. Attach the flounce to the left back side, press seam allowances towards the flounce and serge.
- Attach the left front side to the Center front, press seam allowances towards the center piece and serge. Attach the flounce to the left front side, press seam allowances towards the flounce and serge.
- Stitch the shoulder seam, press seam allowances towards the back and serge.
- Attach the right back side to the Center back and flounce, and the right front side to the Center front and flounce with one seam. Press seam allowances towards the respective center pieces and the flounce and serge.
- Serge the left side edges of the back and front. Insert the zipper from the upper edge to the notch. Fold back the lower of the zipper and stitch the side edge from the notch downwards. Press the seam allowances open.
- Cut a bias binding strip from the main fabric, equal to the length of the upper edge and 4 cm wide. Press it in half lengthwise, right side out, align with the upper edge and stitch. Fold the trim strip to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold.
- Stitch the right side seam, press seam allowances towards the back and serge. Tip: You can also use ready-made bias binding for finishing the upper edge.
- Serge the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
