Wrap Dress with Collar and Front Tie
A flattering women's sewing pattern for a timeless wrap dress, featuring a tailored notched collar, an elegant V-neck, and a defined front tie waist.
When To Wear
This versatile wrap dress is perfect for a variety of occasions, offering both comfort and sophisticated style, making it ideal for:
- Professional & Office Attire: Its structured collar and elegant silhouette provide a polished look suitable for work environments.
- Everyday Chic: Comfortable and stylish for daily wear, from casual gatherings to running errands.
- Dinner & Social Events: Easily dressed up with accessories for evenings out or more formal social occasions.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a flattering a-line silhouette, fitted through the bust and waist, flaring gently towards the hem.
Neckline & Collar: a classic V-neckline formed by the wrap front, framed by a tailored notched collar.
Closure: a true wrap closure, secured with an integrated tie at the waist for an adjustable and comfortable fit.
Sleeves: Elegant three-quarter length sleeves, set in for a smooth shoulder line.
Waist: Defined by the integrated wrap ties that cinch the waist, creating a flattering hourglass shape.
Hem: a graceful, flared a-line hem falling to knee-length or just below.
Back: a smooth back design with a subtle flare that complements the a-line silhouette.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves skills such as collar construction, precise wrap assembly, and working with knit fabrics.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose knit fabrics with medium or low stretch to achieve the best drape and comfort for this design:
- Knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers with medium or low stretch.
Additional Supplies
- Fusible knit interfacing for the collar
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- 1. Upper back – 2 qty
- 2. Lower back – 1 qty on fold
- 3. Upper front – 2 qty
- 4. Lower front – 1 qty on fold
- 5. Collar – 2 qty
- 6. Belt – 1 qty
- 7. Sleeve – 2 qty
- Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are sewn with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity. You can also sew the pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlock machine.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse fusible interfacing to the upper collar.
- On the front pieces, lay and stitch the pleats along the marked lines. Near the notch on the neckline, clip the seam allowance, serge the seam area from the notch to the bottom, turn inwards and topstitch.
- Stitch the center back seam of the back. Serge and press the seam open.
- Stitch the shoulder seams, press the seam allowances towards the back and serge.
- Stitch the ends and outer edge of the collar, starting and ending the stitch strictly at the marked collar attachment seam line. Turn the collar right side out and press. Attach the upper collar to the neckline. Turn the seam allowance of the lower collar inwards and topstitch into the upper collar attachment seam.
- Attach the lower back to the upper back, press the seam allowances downwards and serge.
- Overlap the right front onto the left, aligning the pleats closer to the side seam. Attach the lower front to the upper front. Press the seam allowances downwards and serge.
- Stitch the side seams of the back and front. Serge and press the seams towards the back.
- Stitch the sleeve seams. Serge and press the seams.
- Set the sleeves into the armholes, aligning the notches. Serge and press the seams.
- Serge the bottom edge of the garment and the bottom edge of the sleeve. Fold to the wrong side, press and topstitch.
- Fold the belt pieces in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch, leaving a 15 cm opening on the long side. Turn the pieces right side out and press. Stitch the opening closed. Attach the belt to the left side seam.
