Camisole Drawstring Hem Dress
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a chic camisole dress featuring a flattering darted bodice and a stylish drawstring hem for adjustable shaping.
When To Wear
This versatile dress is perfect for a range of casual to semi-casual settings, ideal for:
- Everyday Comfort: A relaxed yet stylish choice for daily wear and errands.
- Summer Getaways: Light and airy for vacations, beach trips, or warm-weather outings.
- Casual Social Gatherings: Easily dressed up or down for relaxed meet-ups with friends or gallery visits.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Straight through the body with a comfortable, relaxed fit.
Neckline: Simple, straight camisole neckline.
Straps: Delicate spaghetti straps, adjustable in length.
Darts: Bust darts on the front and waist darts on both front and back panels provide subtle shaping.
Closure: Invisible zipper closure at the left side seam.
Pockets: Two functional patch pockets are applied to the back.
Back: Features a center back seam and two patch pockets.
Hem: Adjustable drawstring hem at above-knee length, allowing for customizable gathering and ballooning.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in dart construction, invisible zipper insertion, bias tape application, and creating a drawstring casing.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight to medium-weight woven cotton fabrics for best results:
- Cotton fabrics (e.g., poplin, chambray, sateen)
Additional Supplies
- Bias tape
- Invisible zipper
- Elastic cord
- Cord lock
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- 1. BACK PANEL – 2 QTY
- 2. FRONT PANEL – 1 QTY
- 3. Pocket – 2 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Mark and stitch the bust and waist darts on the FRONT PANEL. Press the bust darts upwards, and the waist darts towards the center of the FRONT PANEL.
- Mark and stitch the darts on the BACK PANEL. Press the darts towards the center of the BACK PANEL.
- Press the upper edge of the pocket first by 1 cm, then by another 2 cm. Topstitch the upper allowance with a double stitch at 0.1 and 0.7 cm. Press the side and bottom edges of the pocket by 1 cm. Topstitch the pocket onto the BACK PANEL according to the markings with a double stitch.
- Stitch the center seam of the BACK PANEL, press open and overcast.
- Finish the upper edges of the BACK PANEL and FRONT PANEL with BIAS BINDING.
- Overcast the edges of the left side seam. Stitch the left side seam from the NOTCH for the ZIPPER to the hem. Press the seam open. Insert the ZIPPER.
- Finish the armhole edges with BIAS BINDING, forming a strap. Adjust the strap length during fitting.
- Stitch the right side seam. Press the seam towards the BACK PANEL and overcast.
- Overcast 2 buttonholes at the bottom of the dress near the left side seam. Press the hem allowances of the garment by 1 cm, then by another 2 cm. Thread the cord through the stopper, then insert it into the buttonholes and secure it on the wrong side of the garment near the right side seam allowance. Topstitch the hem.
