As we get closer to the next holiday, it tends to be a very stressful time, and trying to figure out what you are going to wear is near to impossible. Have no fear! Mood is here to save you with the new free sewing pattern, The Anara Wrap Dress. Now, get ready to be wrapped up in style in this amazing stretch metallic fabric!
Purchase Materials Used Below:
- 3-4 yards Metallic Gold Textured All-Over Foil Knit
- 2-3 yards Black Siro Compact Stretch Rayon Jersey
- MDF281 – The Anara Dress Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
Alternative Recommended Fabrics:
1. Print out the pattern, tape it, and cut it out.
2. Using a straight stitch, mark and sew your darts. The back darts are optional; you can skip them and add them later if you find you need a more fitted silhouette.
3. Pin your front and back together at shoulder seams and stitch, using the stretch stitch on your machine.
4. Pin and sew the side seams, leaving an opening on the right side for the belt to go through.
5. Sew the lining pieces the same way you made the outside.
6. Fold your belts in half pin and sew, leaving the end open. Note: On the ends of the belt, use a straight stitch to get a super sharp point.
7. Use a loop turner to turn your belts right side out.
8. Place the facing right sides together and stitch using a straight stitch.
9. Fold sleeves in half and stitch along the inseam.
10. Pin and sew sleeves matching notches and side seam.
11. After sleeves are sewn in, if you want to add shoulder pads here, hand tack the shoulder pad on the shoulder seam. Then tack the ends on the cap seam.
12. Pin the belts ½’’ under the point of the skirt front. Make sure the long belt is pinned to the right side of the front skirt and the short belt is pinned to the left side of the front skirt.
13. Pin your lining to your dress, wrong sides together.
14. With the right sides together pin your facing along the outside.
15. Stitch through all three layers using a straight stitch at a 3.5 length stitch.
16. Flip facing inside and fold under the raw edge ⅜’’. Hand sew shut or alternatively, topstitch.
17. Pin a rolled hem for the bottom and hand sew.
18. For the sleeve hem, fold up the same way as you did the bottom hem.
That’s a wrap! You have completed your perfect dress.
9 comments
One of the all time Great classics! The metallic is mesmerizing!
Super les patron merci
Bonjour super les patrons merci
I am fairly befuddled by this pattern I printed it out and the armhole for the front of the pattern seems to be way too big. Like the swoop is extended a good inch of the back. Everything else lines up. I can’t see for the life of me sleeves fitting at this point. I did the Lafleur robe and it came out wonderfully and I have done a few other dresses from patterns from different makers and I have never noticed such a remarkable difference. l do not now if it’s worth it to try and cut and sew the dress? I usually have made patterns myself and I have never made that swoop two different sizes. All the guide lines match up so I am just befuddled and the test square came up true. But either my printer or I must have made a mistake in assembly.
Hello!
Thank you for your feedback. Most of the instructions on our 350+ patterns, especially these older ones, do reflect their no-cost nature. But we understand your frustration!
Unfortunately we can’t update the instructions on every pattern in our archive, especially if they are over 2 years old, however, if there are errors we will correct them! We encourage you to take a look at the improved in newer patterns, offering more thorough guidance! We appreciate your engagement and invite you to explore these updated options for a better sewing experience!
Hello there!
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Love a great wrap dress, this one is beautiful! Do you happen to have a wrap pattern for oven fabric well?
Hi Isa, we have a few wrap style dresses for woven fabric: The Nettle Wrap Dress, The Sweetbay Dress, The Vestia Dress, and The Rue Dress.
Thanks….It looks great