Flutter Sleeve Square V-Neck Sheath Dress

Fabric & Materials

Fabric recommendations: dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: a concealed zipper. IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE INCLUDED. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE NOT INCLUDED. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance – 1.5 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).

CUTTER'S MUST

• From main fabric:
  • Upper center back – 4 pieces
  • Upper side back – 4 pieces
  • Back waistband – 2 pieces
  • Lower back – 2 pieces
  • Upper center front – 2 pieces on fold
  • Upper side front – 4 pieces
  • Front waistband – 1 piece on fold
  • Lower front – 1 piece on fold
  • Sleeve – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!

1. Fold the upper center front pieces right sides together and stitch the neckline. Clip the allowances, turn the inner part to the wrong side and press.
2. Fold the upper center back pieces right sides together and stitch the neckline edge. Clip the allowances, turn the inner part to the wrong side and press.
3. Overlock the lower semicircular edge of the sleeve, fold inwards and topstitch. Alternatively, you can bind the edge with bias tape; for this, you need to trim the allowance.
4. Stitch the shoulder seams on the inner and outer upper front and back pieces. Press allowances towards the back.
5. Place the sleeve right side up on the right side of the outer side front and back pieces and stitch. Stitch the inner and outer side pieces along the neckline edge and princess seams, inserting the center front and back pieces. Turn the inner parts to the wrong side and press.
6. Stitch the side seams of the outer and inner parts separately. Press allowances open.
7. Bind the armhole in two steps: first the front armhole, then the back armhole. Clip allowances and press.
8. Stitch the side seams of the back and front waistbands. Overlock allowances and press towards the back.
9. Stitch the side seams of the lower front and back pieces. Overlock allowances and press towards the back.
10. Attach the waistband to the upper part, press allowances towards the waistband and overlock. Attach the lower part of the dress to the waistband, overlock allowance and press towards the waistband.
11. Overlock the center back edges separately. Stitch the center back seam from the top to the zipper mark. Press allowances open. Insert the concealed zipper.
12. Overlock the lower edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.