Short Sleeve Front Zipper Stand Collar Dress
Introducing a chic women's dress pattern, distinguished by its structured stand collar, short sleeves, and a prominent full-length front zipper, all shaped by elegant vertical and horizontal seaming.
When To Wear
This versatile dress is perfect for various occasions where a blend of professionalism and modern style is desired:
- Workday Chic: An ideal choice for the office or professional meetings, offering a polished yet comfortable silhouette.
- Smart Casual Gatherings: Suitable for lunches, brunches, or daytime events where a refined but relaxed look is preferred.
- Transitional Season Style: The short sleeves and structured fabric make it perfect for bridging the gap between seasons.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A fitted bodice transitioning to a subtle A-line skirt, sculpted by princess seams on both front and back panels.
Neckline & Collar: Features a sleek, high stand collar, adding a touch of contemporary elegance.
Closure: A visible, full-length zipper runs down the center front, providing a modern and functional detail.
Sleeves: Classic short, set-in sleeves offer comfortable coverage and a clean arm line.
Seaming: Prominent vertical princess seams on the front and back bodice, along with a horizontal seam below the waist, create shaping and visual interest. The back also features a center back seam.
Length: Designed to fall to an above-knee length, offering a contemporary and flattering proportion.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires accurate zipper insertion, precise collar attachment, and careful execution of multiple seams, including topstitching, for a crisp finish.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose fabrics with some body to maintain the dress's structured silhouette:
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Zipper, 45 cm long
- Contrast thread
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- 1. Center BACK PANEL – 2 QTY
- 2. Side BACK PANEL – 2 QTY
- 3. Side FRONT PANEL – 2 QTY
- 4. Center FRONT PANEL – 2 QTY
- 5. Back lower part – 1 QTY
- 6. Front lower part – 1 QTY
- 7. COLLAR stand – 2 QTY
- 8. SLEEVE – 2 QTY
- FROM FUSIBLE INTERFACING: lower COLLAR stand.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse FUSIBLE INTERFACING to the lower COLLAR stand.
- Place COLLAR stand pieces right sides together and stitch the upper edge, starting and ending the seam exactly at the marked attachment line. Clip SEAM ALLOWANCES, trim corners, turn the COLLAR stand right side out.
- Stitch the center back seam, press SEAM ALLOWANCES to the left and serge. Topstitch 0.2 cm along the seam.
- Stitch the back relief seams, press SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the center and serge. Topstitch 0.2 cm along the seams.
- Attach the lower part to the BACK PANEL, press SEAM ALLOWANCES downwards and serge. Topstitch 0.2 cm along the seam.
- Serge the center front seam and stitch up to the NOTCH for the ZIPPER, press the seam open, pressing the ZIPPER opening. Insert the ZIPPER so that the teeth are visible.
- Stitch the front relief seams, press SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the center and serge. Topstitch 0.2 cm along the seams.
- Attach the lower part to the FRONT PANEL, press SEAM ALLOWANCES downwards and serge. Topstitch 0.2 cm along the seam.
- Stitch the side and shoulder seams. Press SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the BACK PANEL and serge.
- Attach the lower COLLAR stand to the neckline, turn under the raw edge of the upper COLLAR stand and topstitch into the attachment seam. Topstitch 0.2 cm along the edge of the COLLAR stand.
- Serge the lower edge of the SLEEVE, press to the wrong side and topstitch. Stitch the SLEEVE seam, press SEAM ALLOWANCES and serge. Attach the SLEEVE to the armhole according to the NOTCHES, press SEAM ALLOWANCES and serge.
- Serge the lower edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
