Looking for a sleek and sophisticated knit dress to add to your handmade wardrobe? This fitted dress is the perfect staple. With its flattering silhouette and thoughtful construction, it’s a versatile piece that works beautifully in solids or prints. Best of all? The pattern is available for free in sizes 38 to 46!

This sewing project is ideal for those with some experience working with knits. You’ll love the clean lines and tailored shape, and once you’ve sewn one, you might find yourself making more!

📥 Pattern Details

  • Type: Fitted knit dress

  • Size Range: EU 38–46

  • Language: Originally in Spanish (translation included below)

  • Includes: Full-size pattern pieces labeled 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3, 4, 5, 6

This pattern includes all necessary pieces to create both the front and back of the dress, with alignment notches and grainline indications for proper layout on knit fabric.

✂️ Materials You’ll Need

  • 1.25 meters of brown stretch fabric (150 cm wide)

  • 0.65 meters of black stretch fabric (150 cm wide)

  • 2 gold rings

  • Matching Gütermann Coselotodo thread

  • One rectangle 10 cm × 1.20 m (for belt)

  • One neckline strip 4 cm wide × neck circumference + seam allowance

  • Basic sewing tools (scissors, pins, stretch needle, etc.)

📐 Pattern Pieces to Cut

From brown stretch fabric, cut:

  • Piece 1 (front)

  • Piece 1a & 1b (front panels)

  • Piece 2, 2a, 2b (back and back panels)

  • Piece 3 (sleeves ×2)

  • One belt strip: 10 cm × 1.20 m

From black stretch fabric, cut:

  • Piece 4 (front yoke)

  • Piece 5 (back yoke)

  • Piece 6 (godet)

  • One neckline strip: 4 cm wide × neck circumference

🧵 Sewing Instructions (Translated from Original)

  1. Use a stretch stitch throughout the project.

  2. Prepare the neckline: Fold the neckline strip lengthwise, sew it to the neckline right sides together, and finish the seam.

  3. Sew the front and back yokes to the main body of the dress, aligning points A–B and C–D.

  4. Join the right side seam of the dress up to point E.

  5. Insert the godet into the opening, sewing from E to F to G.

  6. Sew the left side seam and both shoulder seams.

  7. Close the sleeve seams, then insert sleeves into the armholes using the alignment notches.

  8. Sew the neckline strip into a loop, then topstitch or finish it.

  9. Hem the bottom and sleeves with a narrow hem.

  10. Add thread belt loops at waist level on both side seams.

  11. Sew the belt (finished width: 5 cm), attach 2 gold rings at one end, and thread through belt loops.

🧡 Final Thoughts

This fitted knit dress is a lovely addition to your DIY wardrobe. Whether you’re dressing it up with heels or keeping it casual with sneakers, it’s a versatile piece that offers comfort and style in one. With clear pattern markings and stretch-friendly design, it’s a rewarding sew that looks stunning in both color blocks and solids.

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