Denim Paneled Front Zipper Dress

Name: Denim Paneled Front Zipper Dress
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2453
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2453

A women's sleeveless denim pinafore dress with a separating zip down the centre front, princess seams front and back, side fronts pieced from four panels with angled seams, and pockets set into the lowest side front seam. Seams are topstitched 0.5 cm from the edge. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: denim of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Denim Paneled Front Zipper Dress

When To Wear

Over a T-shirt or blouse in summer.
Over a turtleneck or shirt with tights in spring and autumn.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close-fitting, shaped by princess seams, slightly flared towards the hem.

Length: Above the knee.

Neckline: Round scoop neckline front and back, finished with an interfaced facing cut in one with the armhole facing and topstitched.

Sleeves: Sleeveless, armholes faced and topstitched.

Closure: Separating zip set into the centre front seam from neckline to hem, topstitched 0.5 cm along both sides.

Front: Centre front pieces and side fronts made of an upper side front, side front 1, side front 2 and a lower side front, joined by angled seams that are topstitched.

Pockets: Pockets with lining-fabric bags; the topstitched opening runs along the upper edge of the lower side front.

Back: Centre back seam and two princess seams, all topstitched.

Finishing: Contrasting or matching thread is recommended for the topstitching; hem turned up and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Accurate piecing of the side front panels, pockets set into a panel seam, a full-length separating zip, combined neckline and armhole facings, and even topstitching in denim.

Fabric Recommendations

Denim of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

1 separating zip (full dress length)
Fusible interfacing (front and back facings)
Lining fabric (pocket bags)
Topstitching thread in a contrasting or matching colour

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 – 2.5 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).

From main fabric:
- Center Back – 2 pieces
- Side Back – 2 pieces
- Center Front – 2 pieces
- Upper Side Front – 2 pieces
- Side Front 1 – 2 pieces
- Side Front 2 – 2 pieces
- Lower Side Front – 2 pieces
- Back Facing – 1 piece
- Front Facing – 2 pieces
From lining fabric:
- Pocket Bag – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Back Facing – 1 piece
- Front Facing – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

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

Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
Stitch the back princess seams, press allowances towards the center and serge. Topstitch along the seam at 0.5 cm.
Stitch the center back seam, serge allowances and press to the left side.
Stitch the Upper Side Front to Side Front 1. Serge the allowance and press it upwards. Stitch Side Front 2 to the lower edge of Side Front 1. Serge the allowance and press it downwards. Topstitch along the seams of the side front pieces. Stitch the Pocket Bag to the Lower Side Front along the pocket opening, turn the pocket bag to the wrong side and press. Topstitch along the pocket opening. Place the Lower Side Front onto Side Front 2, matching the pocket opening lines. Stitch the lower edges of Side Front 2 and the pocket bag together. Serge the allowance. Secure the pocket along the side and princess seam edges.
Serge the center front edges of the Center Front pieces. Insert the separating zipper. Topstitch along the zipper at 0.5 cm to secure it. Stitch the front princess seams, press allowances towards the center and serge. Topstitch along the seam at 0.5 cm.
Stitch the side and shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
Stitch the shoulder and side seams of the Front Facings and the Back Facing, press allowances open. Serge the outer edge. Place the facings with the garment right sides together and stitch the neckline edge. Stitch the armhole in two steps: first the back armhole, then the front armhole. Clip allowances, turn the facing to the wrong side, straighten, and press. Secure to the main garment at the side seams and the zipper tape. Topstitch along the neckline and armholes.
Serge the lower edge of the dress, press to the wrong side and topstitch.