Mock Neck Shift Dress Yoke Pockets

Name: Mock Neck Shift Dress Yoke Pockets
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2371
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2371

Tech. Description

Mock Neck Shift Dress

Introducing a comfortable and stylish women's sewing pattern for a modern shift dress, featuring a chic mock neck and practical front patch pockets.

When To Wear

This versatile dress is perfect for a variety of relaxed and smart-casual occasions:

Casual Everyday Wear: Offers comfortable elegance for daily activities and errands.
Smart-Casual Gatherings: Easily dressed up for informal social events, brunches, or relaxed evenings.
Autumn & Winter Styling: Ideal for cooler weather, especially when made from cozy knit fabrics.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a relaxed a-line shift silhouette, falling gently from the shoulders to just above the knee.

Neckline: a stylish stand-up mock neck collar provides warmth and a polished finish.

Closure: An invisible zipper is neatly integrated into the center back seam for a smooth closure.

Sleeves: Full-length, set-in sleeves offer classic coverage and comfort.

Pockets: Two generously sized rectangular patch pockets are sewn onto the front, adding both functional storage and design interest.

Back: Features a clean center back seam for subtle shaping and housing the invisible zipper.

Length: a modern above-the-knee length, offering versatility for styling.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. This pattern requires skills in setting an invisible zipper, attaching a stand-up collar, and sewing patch pockets.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose low-stretch knit fabrics that offer comfort and drape, such as:

Low-stretch knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Velvet knit

Additional Supplies

Invisible zipper

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, they include seam allowances; if the contour is single, the patterns do not include seam allowances. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm; hem allowance for the dress and sleeve, along the upper edge of the pocket – 2.0 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 (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces).

From main fabric:
- Back - 2 pieces
- Front - 1 piece with a fold
- Sleeve - 2 pieces
- Pocket - 2 pieces
- Collar – 1 piece
- Yoke – 1 piece

Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim allowances to 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlock machine.

Sewing Instructions

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

Stitch darts on the front pieces. Press dart depths upwards.
Place the yoke and front right sides together and stitch. Serge the allowance and press upwards. Fold the yoke upwards, smooth out the pleat, and topstitch through to the front.
Serge the center back edge separately. Stitch the center back seam from the zipper mark to the hem, press allowances open. Insert the concealed zipper.
Serge the pockets along the contour. Press the upper pocket allowance to the wrong side and topstitch. Press the side and lower allowances to the wrong side. Topstitch pockets onto the front according to markings.
Stitch side and shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
Fold the collar in half lengthwise and stitch the ends. Trim allowances at corners, turn right side out, and press. Stitch the outer collar to the neckline, fold under the allowance of the inner collar, and topstitch into the attaching seam. Press and serge allowances.
Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and serge. Set sleeves into armholes, matching notches, press and serge allowances.
Serge the hem allowance of the garment and sleeve, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.