Plus Size Fitted Dress with Stand Collar

Plus Size Fitted Dress with Stand Collar

Introducing a plus size sewing pattern for a fitted dress featuring a chic stand collar and a charming tie-front neckline.

When To Wear

This dress is designed for elegant and versatile wear, making it an ideal choice for:

• Office & Business Casual: Its polished design and refined silhouette make it perfect for professional environments.
• Daytime Events & Brunches: Offers a stylish yet comfortable option for social gatherings and relaxed outings.
• Semi-Formal Gatherings: An excellent choice for events requiring sophistication without the need for full formal attire.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted through the bodice and waist, transitioning into a subtly skimming, straight skirt silhouette.

Neckline & Collar: A chic stand collar with a graceful V-shaped front cut-out, featuring a decorative tie closure for an adjustable finish.

Closure: Invisible zipper at the center back seam, complemented by a functional and decorative tie closure at the front neckline.

Sleeves: Elegant set-in sleeves, finishing at a sophisticated 3/4 length.

Back: Features a clean center back seam with an invisible zipper for closure, framed by precise vertical darts for enhanced shaping.

Waist: Achieves its tailored fit through strategically placed darts on both the front and back, defining the natural waistline.

Length: Designed to fall elegantly above the knee, offering a contemporary and adaptable length.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires proficiency in invisible zipper insertion, accurate dart construction, and stand collar assembly.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose dress fabrics with a moderate weight and good drape that hold structure well:

• Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers

Additional Supplies

• Fusible interfacing
• Invisible zipper

Plus Size Fitted Dress with Stand Collar

Fabric Recommendations

Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers.

Additional Supplies

• Fusible interfacing
• invisible zipper

Cutter’s Must

From main fabric:

1. Back – 2 pieces
2. Front – 1 piece on fold
3. Sleeve – 2 pieces
4. Stand collar – 2 pieces
5. Front neckline facing – 1 piece

From fusible interfacing:

Front neckline facing – 1 piece

Important Information

First of all, print the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width may be from 90 cm to 150 cm) in order to determine how much material you will need (do not forget to consider paired and symmetrical pieces).

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches – they must match.

Sewing Instructions

1. Interface the pieces with fusible interfacing.
2. Stitch darts on the back pieces. Press the dart intake toward the center.
3. Finish separately the center edges of the back. Stitch the center back seam from the neckline to the upper mark and from the zipper mark to the bottom, press seam allowances open. Insert the zipper.
4. Stitch darts on the front pieces. Press the bust darts upward, the waist darts toward the center.
5. Cut (if not ready-made) a strip 4 cm wide and 90–100 cm long. Fold the strip lengthwise in the middle with the right side outward and press. Fold the long edges inward and press. Stitch a securing seam. Cut the cord into two equal parts.
6. Finish the outer edge of the front neckline facing. Place the facing and the front right sides together and stitch the neckline, inserting the decorative cord. Clip seam allowances on curves and at the corner, turn the pieces right side out, straighten, press. Topstitch along the neckline. Secure the seam allowances of the neckline and facing. Then treat as one piece.
7. Stitch shoulder and side seams, press seam allowances toward the back and finish.
8. Place the collar pieces right sides together and stitch the upper and side edges, start and finish the stitching exactly at the marked line of attachment. Clip seam allowances on curves, trim corners, turn the collar right side out and press.
9. Place the outer collar and the garment right sides together and stitch to the front and back, matching marks, press seam allowances toward the collar. Fold the open edges of the inner collar to the wrong side and stitch into the seam of attaching the outer collar.
10. Secure the facing to the main garment at the shoulder seams and the zipper tape.
11. Stitch the sleeve seam, finish seam allowances and press toward the back. Set in the sleeves into the armholes. Finish seam allowances and press.
12. Finish the lower edge of the garment and sleeves, press to the wrong side and stitch.