Sleeveless Wrap Sheath Dress
Elegant and refined, this women's sleeveless dress pattern features a faux wrap-style bodice with a tailored collar, a fitted waist, and a classic sheath silhouette.
When To Wear
This sophisticated dress is a versatile choice for various occasions, including:
- Professional Settings: Its tailored silhouette and polished design make it perfect for office wear or business meetings.
- Daytime Events: Ideal for luncheons, garden parties, or semi-formal gatherings where understated elegance is key.
- Warm-Weather Style: The sleeveless design and breathable fabric recommendations ensure comfort and chic style in warmer climates.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A classic sheath silhouette, gently fitted through the bodice and waist, then skimming the body to the knee.
Neckline & Collar: Features a sophisticated faux wrap-style V-neckline adorned with a sharp, tailored notched collar.
Closure: A concealed zipper closure is set into the center back seam, ensuring a smooth, uninterrupted line. Internal hook & eye closures secure the wrap front.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design with clean-finished armholes for a polished look.
Back: Designed with a center back seam and elegant princess seams for refined shaping and fit.
Waist: A defined horizontal waist seam accentuates the natural waistline, separating the bodice from the skirt.
Length: Finishes gracefully at a flattering knee-length.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in constructing tailored collars, setting in concealed zippers, and precise assembly of princess seams and facings.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose dressmaking fabrics with a moderate weight and good drape that hold structure well:
- Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 concealed zipper
- 3 hooks & eyes
Fabric & Materials
Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers. ALSO NEEDED: fusible interfacing, invisible zipper, 3 hook-and-eye closures.
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: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance – 3.0 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). WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- From main fabric:
- Upper center back – 2 pieces
- Upper side back – 2 pieces
- Lower center back – 2 pieces
- Lower side back – 2 pieces
- Upper center front – 2 pieces
- Upper side front – 2 pieces
- Lower center front – 1 piece on fold
- Lower side front – 2 pieces
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Stitch the princess seams of the upper and lower back sections, press seam allowances towards the center and serge. Stitch the upper and lower back sections, press seam allowances upwards and serge.
- Serge the center back seam separately on each piece. Stitch the center back seam from the zipper mark to the hem, press seam allowances open. Insert the invisible zipper.
- Stitch the princess seams of the upper and lower front sections, press seam allowances towards the center and serge.
- Stitch shoulder seams, press seam allowances towards the back and serge. Clip the shoulder seam allowance on the front and stitch the collar into the back neckline, press seam allowances towards the collar.
- Stitch, clip at the corner, and press open the shoulder seams of the back neckline facing and front facings. Stitch the collar into the facing neckline, press seam allowances open. Serge the outer edge of the front facings and back neckline facing.
- Place the front facings and back neckline facing onto the front, right sides together, and stitch the center and outer edge of the collar. Trim seam allowances at corners, clip curves. Turn the collar right side out, smooth seams, and press. Secure the collar attachment seam allowances together.
- Fold the collar along the marked line and secure it to the front along the lower edge. Form and secure the pleat on the front. Overlap the right front over the left, aligning center lines, and secure along the lower edge. Stitch the upper and lower front sections, press seam allowances downwards and serge.
- Cut (if not ready-made) a bias binding 4 cm wide and a length equal to the armhole length + 4 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the binding onto the armhole edge, right sides together, and stitch. Clip seam allowances. Fold the binding to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold onto the main piece. Press the seam.
- Stitch side seams, press seam allowances towards the back and serge.
- Serge the hem allowance, fold to the wrong side, and hem with blind stitches.
- Sew hooks to the right side of the collar, and eyes to the left.
