Manta is the ideal dress to sew for end-of-year celebrations, a ceremony or any occasion where you want a spectacular and elegant look. With its generously voluminous bodice, its delicately open back and its batwing sleeves, this dress promises a striking look.
For a version that’s easier to wear day-to-day, the design can also be made with a closed back, embellished with a subtle, feminine slit.
✨ Details & style
The Manta dress stands out for:
- loose batwing sleeves, which are sure to turn heads
- fitted cuffs, fastened with straps and buttons
- A concealed zip fastening
- The option to add decorative buttons to the back of the skirt, as an elegant echo of the cuffs
👗 Versions & options
The Manta pattern is available in several variations:
- Dress version, open-back or closed-back with a slit
- Top version, with:
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- a knitted belt, or
- a woven belt, smocked or elasticated
💡 It is also possible to make a separate set, by sewing the skirt on its own, this time with a lining and concealed zip.
🧵 What you’ll learn whilst sewing Manta
This pattern is perfect for honing your sewing techniques:
🧷 Sewing batwing sleeves
🧷 Sewing straps
🧷 Creating a slit
🧷 Creating smocking with elastic
🧷 Sewing gathers
📐 Practical information
- Sizes: from 32 to 52
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