3/4 Sleeve Dress Stand Collar Pleated Hem
Introducing a sophisticated women's sewing pattern for a paneled dress, featuring a unique structured stand collar, a tailored silhouette, and a playful pleated hem.
When To Wear
This elegant dress is versatile for various occasions, offering a polished yet chic look:
- Formal Events & Ceremonies: The structured design and tailored silhouette make it suitable for sophisticated gatherings.
- Office & Business Casual: Its professional lines and modest length are ideal for workplace elegance.
- Special Occasions: The unique neckline and pleated hem add a touch of distinctive style for parties or events.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the bodice and hips, flowing into an above-knee length with a flared, pleated hem.
Neckline & Collar: Features a distinct square neckline framed by an integrated stand collar, creating a sharp and modern look.
Closure: Invisible zipper closure at the center back for a seamless finish.
Sleeves: Straight, set-in sleeves ending at a 3/4 length.
Body Construction: Defined by intricate vertical seaming, creating tailored panels on both the front and back for a structured fit.
Hem: A striking pleated insert forms the bottom portion of the skirt, adding movement and texture.
Length: Finishes at an elegant above-knee length.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in assembling multiple panels, creating pleats, constructing a stand collar, and installing an invisible zipper.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose dress fabrics with some body to maintain the structured silhouette and crisp pleats:
- Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Hidden zipper
- Fusible interfacing
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- Center BACK PANEL - QTY 2
- Middle BACK PANEL - QTY 2
- SIDE PANEL of BACK PANEL - QTY 2
- SIDE PANEL of FRONT PANEL - QTY 2
- Middle FRONT PANEL – QTY 2
- Center FRONT PANEL – QTY 1
- SLEEVE - QTY 2
- Insert - QTY 2
- BACK PANEL FACING_1 – QTY 2
- BACK PANEL FACING_2 – QTY 2
- FRONT PANEL FACING – QTY 2
- From FUSIBLE INTERFACING:
- BACK PANEL FACING_1 – QTY 2
- BACK PANEL FACING_2 – QTY 2
- FRONT PANEL FACING – QTY 2
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse FUSIBLE INTERFACING to corresponding pieces. Also, the all-in-one SEAM ALLOWANCE of the upper edge of the center FRONT PANEL.
- Stitch the side and middle BACK PANELs, press SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the middle part and overcast. Stitch the side and middle FRONT PANELs, press SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the middle part and overcast. Stitch the side edges, press SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the BACK PANEL and overcast.
- Overcast the lower edge of the insert, press to the wrong side and hem with blind stitches. Form pleats according to markings. Attach the insert to the dress, press SEAM ALLOWANCES upwards and overcast.
- Overcast the middle edge of the BACK PANEL. Stitch the middle edge of the BACK PANEL from the upper edge to the upper mark, from the lower mark to the bottom, press SEAM ALLOWANCES open. Insert the ZIPPER into the slit. Overcast the lower edge. Also overcast the lower edge of the center FRONT PANEL.
- Stitch the center and middle BACK PANELs, folding the lower SEAM ALLOWANCE of the center part to the right side and wrapping it around the middle part, press SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the center and overcast. Turn out and straighten the lower corner. Stitch the center and middle FRONT PANELs from the upper edge mark downwards, folding the lower SEAM ALLOWANCE of the center part to the right side and wrapping it around the middle part. Clip SEAM ALLOWANCES at the upper mark, press towards the center and overcast. Turn out and straighten the lower corner.
- Stitch BACK PANEL FACING 1 and BACK PANEL FACING 2 together, press SEAM ALLOWANCES open. Stitch the middle edge of the BACK PANEL FACING, press SEAM ALLOWANCES open. Stitch the shoulder edges of the BACK PANEL and FRONT PANEL FACINGs, press SEAM ALLOWANCES open.
- Place the FACING with the garment right sides together and stitch the neckline of the BACK PANEL and FRONT PANEL from mark to mark, clip SEAM ALLOWANCES at curves. Stitch the all-in-one FACING of the center FRONT PANEL and the lower section of the FRONT PANEL FACING, press SEAM ALLOWANCES open in this section. Overcast the outer edge of the FACINGs all around. Turn the FACING to the wrong side, straighten, press. Secure the FACING to the seams with a few stitches.
- Stitch the SLEEVE edge, press SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the elbow part and overcast. Set the SLEEVEs into the armholes according to NOTCHES, press SEAM ALLOWANCES and overcast.
- Overcast the lower edge of the SLEEVE, press to the wrong side and hem with blind stitches. Also hem the unfinished lower sections of the main garment.
