{"id":3287,"date":"2026-01-10T14:17:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T19:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/?p=3287"},"modified":"2026-01-10T14:17:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T19:17:26","slug":"faux-wrap-sweater-dress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lorrie.cranor.org\/blog\/2026\/01\/10\/faux-wrap-sweater-dress\/","title":{"rendered":"Faux wrap sweater dress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Joanne faux wrap knit dress<\/a> with long sleeves<\/em>, size P4, knee length, pockets modified so as not to attach to waist, made from 2 yards Sienna Versailles brushed hacci.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I saw an ad for a Merino wool wrap sweater dress in “terracotta”<\/a> and was inspired to make my own, except in a faux wrap style (easier to deal with) and in a faux wool (easier to wash). And while I was at it, knee length (rather than midi length) and full length sleeves (rather than 3\/4). I used two yards of Sienna Versailles brushed hacci, which I’ve used before for a Sweet Cheeks sweater<\/a>. It is 5%Poly\/5%Spandex, 200gsm, with 50% horizontal and vertical stretch. It is super cozy because it is brushed on the inside, which gives it a polished finish while being very comfortable to wear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I selected the Sinclair Joanne faux wrap knit dress<\/a>, size p4 knee length, which I’ve made before in ITY with flounce sleeves<\/a> and as a “double faux” with a faux wrap skirt<\/a>. There are other faux wrap knit dresses from other pattern companies, and maybe someday I will try one of those, but it is a very well-constructed and easy-to-follow pattern that fits me perfectly with no alterations, so why change? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I made this one exactly according to the pattern, except I modified the pockets so they attach only to the side seams and not the waist and made them a little deeper and sewed the openings up a bit so nothing falls out. I made the long sleeve version for the first time — the sleeve length is perfect. It is a fairly tight-fitting sleeve, so for a lower stretch fabric, I might cut it a little wider. I hemmed the sleeves with two rows of shallow zigzag. I skipped the hem tape and then regretted it. So I used my favorite knit hem tape<\/a> before I zigzagged the bottom hem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I made a simple narrow belt by cutting a 3″ strip across the width of my fabric, folding it horizontally, surging, turning it right side out, and sewing down the open end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I wasn’t sure how this pattern would work in a sweater knit, and was especially worried that I would have to add a waistband to support the pockets. But it worked fine as is — I didn’t even have to add elastic to the waist. I used 1” fusible knit stay tape<\/a> to reinforce the side seams around the pockets. Anyway, Joanne makes a great sweater dress!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And here is a comparison with the inspo dress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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