V-Yoke Flared Shirt Dress
A stylish women's shirt dress pattern featuring a unique V-shaped front yoke, a full button-front closure, and a graceful flared skirt.
When To Wear
This shirt dress is designed for versatile wear, making it an ideal choice for:
- Everyday & Casual Wear: Offers comfort and effortless style for daily activities or relaxed outings.
- Smart-Casual Work Attire: The collared design and tailored front make it suitable for a polished office look.
- Warm Weather & Travel: Lightweight fabric recommendations and roll-up sleeves lend themselves well to warmer climates and easy packing.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A flattering A-line silhouette, fitted through the bodice and gently flaring into a midi-length skirt.
Neckline & Collar: Classic shirt collar with a separate collar stand, creating a neat and structured neckline.
Front Yoke: A distinctive V-shaped front yoke seamlessly integrates with the button placket, adding a modern design detail.
Closure: A full-length front placket extends from the collar to the hem, secured with buttons.
Sleeves: Three-quarter length sleeves with a functional roll-up tab and button, allowing for versatile styling.
Back: Features a back yoke and a center seam, contributing to the garment's tailored fit and gentle flare.
Length: A chic midi length, falling elegantly below the knee.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves techniques such as collar stand construction, button placket application, and yoke assembly.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose dress fabrics that offer good drape and comfort:
- Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 11 buttons
Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: dress fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. ALSO NEEDED: fusible interfacing; 11 buttons.
CUTTER'S MUST
IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE INCLUDED. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE NOT INCLUDED. SEAM ALLOWANCES: Hem allowance - 2.0 cm, sleeve hem allowance – 1.5 cm, other seams – 1 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST, PRINT OUT THE PAPER PATTERNS AND LAY THEM OUT ON THE FABRIC WIDTH (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH MATERIAL YOU WILL NEED (don't forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- From main fabric:
- Back yoke - 1 piece
- Back - 2 pieces
- Upper front part – 2 pieces
- Lower front part - 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Collar – 2 pieces
- Collar stand – 2 pieces
- Tab – 2 pieces
- Placket – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Placket – 2 pieces
- Collar – 1 piece
- Collar stand – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Stitch the center back seam. Overlock the allowance and press it to the left side. Attach the back yoke to the back. Overlock the allowance and press it upwards.
- Stitch the upper and lower front parts. Overlock the allowance and press it upwards.
- Attach the outer edge of the placket to the front, press the allowances towards the placket. Fold the inner edge of the placket inwards and topstitch it into the seam of the outer placket attachment.
- Stitch the side and shoulder seams, press the allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Place the upper collar and lower collar right sides together. Stitch the ends and the outer edge of the collar. Trim the seams. Turn the collar right side out, shape it, and press. Topstitch 0.5 cm from the edge. Place the collar stand pieces right sides together, insert the finished collar between them, align the notches, and stitch, simultaneously stitching the ends of the collar stand. Start and end the stitching strictly at the marked seam line for attaching the collar stand. Turn the finished collar right side out and press. Attach the upper collar stand with the collar to the neckline, fold the open edge of the lower collar stand inwards and topstitch it into the seam of the upper collar stand attachment.
- Fold the tabs in half lengthwise with right sides together and stitch along the long and short edges. Turn right side out, trimming allowances at the corners, shape and press. Overlock the open short edge. Topstitch the tabs according to the markings on the wrong side of the sleeves.
- Stitch the sleeve seam. Overlock the allowance and press it towards the back. Set the sleeves into the armholes, press the allowances and overlock.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the garment and sleeves, fold inwards, and topstitch.
- Make buttonholes on the right placket and collar stand, sew buttons on the left. Make buttonholes and sew buttons on the tabs.
