Digital PDF Sewing Pattern (no paper version sent): Cowl-Collar/Bolero Dress Batwing — Effortlessly Elegant, Artistically Draped & Beginner-Friendly Pattern code: mc2-2006
This dress is designed for a loose, relaxed fit. The generous batwing sleeves and flowing cocoon shape create soft volume around the body, while the slightly tapered lower hem helps keep this silhouette elegant. The sculptural cowl-collar/bolero section sits around the neckline and shoulders like a wide draped scarf, adding dramatic shape without needing complicated tailoring. ✨ Inspired by Michele Oka Doner’s sculptural dress design (see images)
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner-Friendly — EASY
SIZES: S – M – L – XL – 2XL – 3XL Use the MC2 Body Measurements Chart to choose your best size.
SUITABLE MATERIALS Best made in light to medium-weight knitted or woven fabrics with a soft, fluid drape. Choose fabrics that allow the cowl collar, batwing sleeves, and loose cocoon silhouette to fall naturally around the body. * Size S: 140 × 175 cm (56" × 70") * Size 3XL: 110 × 315 cm (44" × 126")
It's impossible to give fabric amounts for every fabric type and every size. For clarity, I provide yardage for both the smallest and largest sizes, based on a suitable fabric width. To stay on the safe side, you may follow the largest cutting layout for any other size.
To find out the AMOUNT for a particular FABRIC in your size, you might like taking your pattern to the fabric shop – their assistants are always happy to help.
Otherwise, do it yourself:
stretch a flat bed-sheet on a table or floor;
fold it to the width of the material you plan to use;
arrange ALL pattern pieces paying attention to the grainline desired-directions and seam allowances;
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