Fitted Long Sleeve Dress with Pockets

Name: Fitted Long Sleeve Dress with Pockets
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2209
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2209

A fitted knee-length women's dress with long set-in sleeves, a round neckline and curved shaped seams on the front that hold in-seam pockets. Concealed zipper in the centre back seam. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: dress fabrics from natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Fitted Long Sleeve Dress with Pockets

A fitted knee-length women's dress with long set-in sleeves, a round neckline and curved shaped seams on the front that hold in-seam pockets. Concealed zipper in the centre back seam.

When To Wear

At the office in autumn and winter, with tights and court shoes or ankle boots.
With a jacket or a long cardigan for everyday wear.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted, shaped by darts at the back and by the curved seams at the front.

Length: To the knee.

Neckline: Round, finished with front and back facings; the facing is fastened to the zipper tape.

Sleeves: Long, one-piece set-in sleeves with an underarm seam.

Front: Cut on the fold, with two curved shaped seams running from the waist area down to the side seams at hip level.

Pockets: Pocket bags (two per pocket) set into the curved front seams; the attaching allowance of the lower pocket bag is interfaced.

Back: Two halves with darts and a centre back seam with a concealed zipper.

Finishing: Dress and sleeve hems turned up and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Pockets sewn into a curved seam, a concealed zipper and neckline facings.

Fabric Recommendations

Dress fabrics from natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (neckline facings, pocket attaching allowance)
Concealed 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
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- 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!

Fuse interfacing to the Front Neckline Facing and Back Neckline Facings. Also interface the seam allowance on the Front where the lower Pocket Bag is attached.
Stitch the darts on the Back pieces and press the dart intakes towards the center. Serge the center back edges separately, stitch the center back seam from the zipper mark to the hem and press the seam allowances open. Insert the concealed zipper.
Clip the seam allowances at the pocket mark. Stitch the Pocket Bags to the Front and serge the seam allowances. Stitch the shaped edge of the Front, facing it with the Pocket Bag at the same time. Serge the seam allowance.
Stitch the shoulder and side seams. Serge the seam allowances and press them towards the back.
Stitch the shoulder seams of the Front Neckline Facing and Back Neckline Facings and press the seam allowances open. Serge the outer edge. Place the facings on the dress, right sides together, and stitch the neckline edge. Clip the seam allowances, turn the facings to the wrong side and press. Secure the facings to the zipper tape.
Stitch the sleeve seam. Serge the seam allowance and press it towards the back. Set the Sleeve into the armhole, matching the notches, serge the seam allowance and press.
Serge the hem allowance of the dress and sleeves, press it to the wrong side and topstitch.