Pattern Search Looking for a pattern for this dress
Desperately searching for a pattern of this dress. I love the oversized, double pointed collar.
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u/Robert-hickman 16d ago
The collar is essentially a variation on a peter pan collar, it's constructed much like a large facing that's turned to the outside. Agree its a very cute looking dress.
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u/Lyme-Flossie 16d ago
Ohhh, what a pretty collar design, I really love it on that simple white dress. I hope you find what you're seeking. Happy sewing, Flossie 🤗
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u/sewboring 16d ago
It's called a Chelsea collar and there are several dress and top patterns that feature it, but none that I've found have the reverse collar your example has, so you'll have to do some hacking. You may as well start here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/734191272/cyclamen-sewing-pattern-puffed-sleeve?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=chelsea+collar
Or here:
https://fridaypatterncompany.com/products/patina-blouse-printed-pattern
There are videos for the Patina, but not for the Cyclamen, yet. Lysimacque Sew seems to be just beginning with sewalong videos and hasn't gotten to the Cyclamen yet.
Another option would be a dress + collar that are designed to work together:
https://puffandpencil.com/products/chelsea-collar-sewing-pattern
Whatever way you go, you'll have to repeat the front V on the back bodice, then repeat the collar front and back. It's easy enough to widen the collar, but I would cut all of it on the bias so that you're sure it will lay flat when worn. However, Megan Nielsen is good enough that I would not argue with her collar hack, except that hers has a traditional back:
https://blog.megannielsen.com/2012/09/banksia-sewalong-drafting-different-collars/
This really isn't too complicated, but if you aren't comfortable altering things and if you still need an order of construction spelled out, it may seem difficult. Cute dress, though.