Fitted Sleeveless Dress with Pockets
Introducing a sophisticated fitted dress with elegant long sleeves, a classic round neckline, and cleverly integrated in-seam pockets.
When To Wear
This elegant dress is ideal for various occasions, including:
- Professional Settings: Its polished, fitted silhouette is perfect for office wear, meetings, and business events.
- Smart Casual Gatherings: Versatile enough for stylish daytime outings or informal evening events when accessorized.
- Transitional Seasons: The long sleeves make it an excellent choice for autumn and winter wear.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a flattering fitted silhouette that gently skims the body, ending just at the knee.
Neckline: a classic round neckline, providing a clean and elegant frame.
Closure: Features a discreet hidden zipper closure centered at the back.
Sleeves: Full-length, set-in sleeves for a refined and polished look.
Pockets: Cleverly integrated in-seam pockets at the front offer both style and practicality.
Back: Shaped with vertical seams for a tailored fit and a clean center back seam.
Hem: a straight, simple hemline finishes the dress just at the knee.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in handling darts, installing an invisible zipper, constructing in-seam pockets, and working with facings.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose dress fabrics with some body and drape for a polished finish:
- Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 hidden zipper
Cutter's Must
If the patterns have a double contour, the patterns include seam allowances; if the contour is single, the patterns do not include seam allowances. Seam allowances: Hem allowance of the garment and sleeve hem – 2.0 cm. Other allowances – 1.0 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) to determine how much material you will need (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces).
- From main fabric:
- Back - 2 pieces
- Front - 1 piece on fold
- Front neckline facing - 1 piece
- Back neckline facing - 2 pieces
- Pocket bag – 4 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Front neckline facing - 1 piece
- Back neckline facing - 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- Interface the pieces with fusible interfacing. Also, interface the allowance for attaching the lower pocket bag on the front.
- Stitch the darts on the back pieces, press the dart depths towards the center. Serge the center back edges separately, stitch them from the zipper mark to the bottom, press the allowances open. Insert the zipper.
- Clip the allowances at the pocket mark. Attach the pocket bags to the front. Serge the allowances. Stitch the shaped seam of the front, simultaneously finishing the pocket bag. Serge the allowance.
- Stitch the shoulder and side seams. Serge the allowances and press towards the back.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the neckline facings, press the allowances open. Serge the outer edge. Place the facing on the dress right sides together and stitch the neckline edge. Clip the allowances, turn the facing to the wrong side and press. Secure the facing to the zipper tape.
- Stitch the sleeve seam. Serge the allowance and press towards the back. Set the sleeve into the armhole according to the notches, serge the allowance and press.
- Serge the hem allowance of the garment and sleeve, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
