10 Feb Jersey Ruche Dress
Posted at 18:23h
in Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Stretch Patterns, Womens Knit Block
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We had a fabulous #PatternPuzzle conversation last Saturday with four different players contributing to the solution of a complicated style. This pattern shape is the front and back dress as one pattern piece for the body of the Jersey Ruche Dress. The sketch below illustrates ruching in the shoulder line and down the right-hand side of the dress. Also, note the sleeves have different treatment for the right and left side. The right sleeve is a raglan style that includes the shoulder piece. And the left sleeve is the regular set-in sleeve.
To begin with the pattern plan below I have selected my knit block for two-way stretch.
- My first move is to taper the side seams from the hip toward the hem by 2.5cm on each side.
- Then mark in the asymmetric necklines repeating the shape from the front onto the back.
- Mark in the lines radiating from the shoulder line to the side seam. These lines are for the shoulder line ruching.
- Mark in the lines radiating out from the right side seam across the body to the left sides seam. These lines are for the side seam ruching.
- Trace the shoulder strap shapes from the front and back to add to the sleeve head for the raglan sleeve.
- Make a note of the measurement of the side seam so you have a guide when making the garment.
Both front and back blocks are opened along the shoulder line for the ruching and along the right hand side seam for the extra fabric for the ruching. In the centre of the hem, between the front and the back dress, the extra fabric should form some extra flare on the right side.
On the final dress pattern shape mark in the line where you will be ruching the fabric back, to equal the length of the original side seam. Please note that I have indicated the dress body be cut on the bias in jersey fabric. This will place the majority of the drape from the ruching on the jersey bias and will achieve a more elegant drape in the dress.
Set out below are the two different sleeves for this style. It is important you are clear with your cutting instructions when marking the pattern so you cut the sleeve the right side up (R.S.U.).
If you have any questions about this puzzle, please leave a comment and we will get back to you asap. If you’d like to buy a copy of these pattern making notes for your own personal use at home you’ll find them here: Jersey Ruche Dress – Pattern Making Instructions.
Enjoy!
Katie J Kuyrkendall
Posted at 19:03h, 30 MarchI’d love to have the dress pattern
Studio Faro
Posted at 14:13h, 31 MarchHi Katie, thanks for dropping by. For this design I only have the instructions. Are you able to make your own pattern? You can get my knit block as a starting point for this pattern. Let me know if you have any questions. I’m always happy to help.