Fitted Princess Seam Dress with Sleeves

Name: Fitted Princess Seam Dress with Sleeves
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2390
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2390

This Minerva sewing pattern features an elegant fitted dress, meticulously shaped by princess seams on both the front and back, and finished with full-length sleeves. Versatile for business, formal gatherings, or stylish daywear, it offers a high jewel neckline and functional in-seam pockets. This intermediate pattern allows you to create a refined knee-length garment in your chosen woven dress fabric.

Tech. Description

Fitted Princess Seam Dress with Sleeves

This elegant dress pattern features a refined silhouette, meticulously shaped by princess seams on both the front and back, and finished with full-length sleeves.

When To Wear

This sophisticated dress is a versatile choice, ideal for:

Business & Professional Settings: Its structured yet elegant look is perfect for the office, meetings, or professional events.
Formal & Semi-Formal Gatherings: The refined design makes it suitable for dinners, cocktail parties, or upscale daytime events.
Stylish Daywear: An elevated option for museum visits, brunches, or travel, offering comfort without sacrificing style.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted through the bodice and waist, gently flaring into a subtle a-line skirt that falls to the knee. The flattering fit is defined by vertical princess seams on both the front and back.

Neckline: a high, graceful jewel neckline finished with a neat facing.

Closure: An invisible zipper discreetly placed at the center back seam.

Sleeves: Classic full-length, set-in sleeves provide elegant arm coverage.

Pockets: Functional in-seam pockets are cleverly integrated into the front princess seams for a smooth finish.

Back: Features elegant vertical princess seams flowing into the skirt, centered by an invisible zipper closure.

Length: Designed to fall gracefully to a sophisticated knee-length.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. This pattern requires accurate seam matching for princess seams, precise sleeve setting, and confident invisible zipper installation.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose woven dress fabrics that offer good drape and structure, such as:

Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing
Lining fabric (for pocket bags)
Invisible zipper

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, the patterns are without seam allowances. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm; hem allowance for the dress bottom — 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). When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

From main fabric:
- Center back piece - 2 pieces
- Side back piece – 2 pieces.
- Center front piece - 2 pieces
- Side front piece - 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing — 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing — 1 piece
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
From lining fabric:
- Pocket bag – 4 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Back neckline facing — 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing — 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
Stitch the back princess seams, press allowances towards the center and overlock.
Overlock the center back edges separately. Stitch the center back seam from the zipper mark to the bottom, press allowances open. Insert the concealed zipper.
Place pocket bags onto the right side of the center and side front pieces and stitch, overlock allowances. Stitch the front princess seams, simultaneously stitching the pocket bags, press allowances towards the center and overlock. Stitch the center front seam, press allowances to the left side and overlock.
Stitch the side and shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
Stitch the shoulder seams of the back and front neckline facings, clip allowances at curves and press open. Overlock the outer edge.
Place the facing onto the garment right sides together and stitch the neckline edge. Clip allowances, turn the facing to the wrong side, straighten, and press. Secure the facing to the garment at the shoulder seams and to the zipper tape.
Stitch the dart on the sleeve cap, trim depth to 0.5-0.7 cm, press towards the back and overlock. Set in the sleeves into the armholes according to the notches, press allowances and overlock.
Overlock the bottom edge of the garment and sleeves, press to the wrong side and topstitch.

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Fitted Princess Seam Dress with Sleeves

When To Wear

Key Design Features

Level Of Difficulty

Fabric Recommendations

Additional Supplies

Cutter's Must

Sewing Instructions

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