Open-Back Halter Dress with Draped Neck Tie
Introducing an elegant halter mini dress featuring a gracefully draped neckline that forms the neck tie, and a chic open back.
When To Wear
This sophisticated halter dress is ideal for a variety of stylish occasions, including:
- Occasion: Cocktail parties & social gatherings: The elegant drape and mini length are perfect for stylish events.
- Occasion: Dinner dates & evenings out: Offers a sophisticated yet modern look for a special night.
- Occasion: Summer events & resort wear: The open back and light feel make it suitable for warmer climates.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A sleek, body-skimming mini dress with a straight silhouette.
Neckline: A graceful halter neckline, featuring a softly draped front panel that extends upwards to form the neck tie.
Back: An alluring open back design, secured at the center back with a concealed zipper.
Closure: A concealed zipper is invisibly integrated into the center back seam.
Length: A fashionable mini length, designed to hit above the knee.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires confident handling of drapey fabrics, precise construction of the unique halter neckline with its internal band, and the insertion of a concealed zipper.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose drapey, flowing fabrics with some elasticity for the best results:
- Silk dress fabrics with elastic fibers
- Blended fabrics with elastic fibers
Additional Supplies
- Companion fabric for the halter neck band
- 1 concealed zipper
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- 1. FRONT PANEL – 1 piece with fold
- 2. BACK PANEL – 2 pieces
- 3. TRIM STRIP – 4 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch side SEAM ALLOWANCES. Overlock seams and press towards the BACK PANEL. Overlock the center back SEAM ALLOWANCE.
- Overlock the upper edge of the dress. Fold the FRONT PANEL right sides together and stitch the armhole section from the NOTCH upwards. Slash the SEAM ALLOWANCE near the NOTCH, press the seam open. Fold TRIM STRIPS in pairs, right sides together, and stitch the outer contour, corners, and inner contour up to the NOTCH. Trim corners, turn the TRIM STRIP right side out and straighten. Slash the SEAM ALLOWANCE near the NOTCH. Attach the outer TRIM STRIPS to the dress. Press SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the TRIM STRIP.
- Fold back the inner TRIM STRIP. Insert the ZIPPER from the upper edge to the NOTCH. Fold back the lower part of the ZIPPER and stitch the center back SEAM ALLOWANCE from the NOTCH downwards. Press SEAM ALLOWANCES open. Fold the inner TRIM STRIP inwards and topstitch into the attaching seam.
- Fold the upper edge of the dress along the seam line and the center line of the FRONT PANEL and align the upper edge. Then, arbitrarily fold this section into an 'accordion' shape to a width of 4 – 6 cm. In this state, fold the upper edge SEAM ALLOWANCE inwards and secure with a stitch. Thread the TRIM STRIPS through the resulting opening.
- Overlock the lower edge of the dress. Fold the SEAM ALLOWANCE inwards and topstitch.
