The Toni Designer Dress sewing pattern is a modern design with a sculptural silhouette and elegant drape. The design features a distinctive revere-shaped stand collar, extended shoulder line and side-seam drape that sweeps across the hip before falling into a narrow hemline. Inseam pockets add a practical finishing touch to this sophisticated statement dress.
Designed for silk, crepe, rayon or even a suitable knit fabric, Toni is perfect for creating a refined, contemporary wardrobe piece. With its dramatic draping and considered construction, the pattern is suited to experienced sewists looking for a distinctive designer sewing project.
Features
- Revere shaped stand collar
- Extended shoulder line
- Side seam drape style
- Wide hip drape falling into narrow hemline
- Inseam pockets
Fabric Suggestions
Silk, crepe, rayon, suitable knit
Skill Level
Challenging
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
j*********e (verified owner) – :
I adore this pattern, and have now made 3., one of which was for me. All my friends are clamoring for one! I’m a size 4, and have made it in a 12 and a 16, and it looks great on all of us.
Full disclosure, I skipped the collar and did a simple round neckline. It’s HOT where I live! It’s elegant with a collar, but without one it’s the easiest sew ever.
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w**********w (verified owner) – :
Not my usual style but I love the is dress
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m**********v (verified owner) – :
Love the dress. Standing collar and the way dress drapes. Collar was tricky to make- last part of it, but succeeded. 4 stars because tutorial could be better, but model earns 5 stars.
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S****a (verified owner) – :
I love the collar but rather tight across my chest. I would have liked the pattern not to have a front and back seam so it “flows” better.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
A**************e (verified owner) – :
EXCELLENT Pattern, easy to follow. Collar is fantastic, as is the drape. I agree that shortening it a bit makes it easier to wear in woven fabrics. Get compliments every time I wear it!
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m**********a (verified owner) – :
Ik ben erg blij met patroon van deze jurk! Hij is prachtig geworden. Ik heb de jurk inmiddels van 2 verschillende soepele zomer stoffen gemaakt en ik krijg veel complimenten. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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m**********9 (verified owner) – :
Absolutely delighted with this pattern. It all came together very easily and quickly.i made it in a dark blue and white print and am now cutting it out in a small white spot on a red background. This is probably my forth stylearc pattern. I have been very pleased with them.
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L**n (verified owner) – :
Nice collar style but it was huge – I have had to copy and re-cut the pattern to get a normal-looking size in order to wear the collar standing up and looking similar to the pattern drawing.
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H***n (verified owner) – :
I’ve made this dress 3 times now. The collar looks beautiful and it’s so flattering. Personally I learned the wings at the side on the bottom and shortened it quite a lot but I adore it!
I have it in denim, linen and crepe and intend to alter the pattern again to make a shirt with the top half.
Definitely tack the neck before sewing but it’s not as hard as you might think.
Beautiful modern, elegant dress.
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S***n (verified owner) – :
I love this dress! I made it out of a lightweight, relatively stable jersey and it drapes nicely. I easily wear a size 30, but this dress makes me look a few sizes smaller. The pictures were for making the collar were easy to follow. I will definitely be making a few more, one for evening use…
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J******y (verified owner) – :
Even for an experienced sewer this dress was a little tricky in parts – particularly ensuring the neckline was flat and even. However, the result was well worth it and I love the drape effect. I tend to wear the collar folded down a little as I like the look. I did take it in a little around the waistline to give it a little more shape as I found it to be a little loose on me.
I made it from a soft summer fabric and I am now looking forward to wearing it again in the hot weather in our Aussie summer..
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j********t (verified owner) – :
A beautifully draped dress. I’ve had compliments! The base of the neck was a bit tricky – I would tack it first, next time, before sewing. I prefer wearing it with the collar down, but discovered that this opened up the vee more and showed more cleavage than I am comfortable with, so I sewed up a few centimetres and then sewed several buttons along it. Looks fabulous.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
v****************h (verified owner) – :
I love the style!
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
l******r (verified owner) – :
I made this dress in a rayon poplin paisley print. I LOVE the dress… it was my favorite until the weather turned colder this month, and I will be making it again.. The only thing that could make it better would be if there were an option to add a sleeve, for two reasons. One is that I am not fond of the bare arm look, and the other is that I plan to make it up in a wool challis and wear it in winter as well, and I’d rather spend the time sewing than figuring out how to do that on my own. .