Twisted Neck Long Sleeve Sheath Dress

Name: Twisted Neck Long Sleeve Sheath Dress
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2522
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2522

A women's knee-length sheath dress for knit fabric with a high twisted collar: the two collar ends overlap at the front and drape folds fall into the bodice below. Front yoke, centre front and centre back seams, long set-in sleeves; pulled on with no fastening. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: high or medium stretch knit fabrics from natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Twisted Neck Long Sleeve Sheath Dress

When To Wear

In autumn and winter, when a high neck and long sleeves are wanted.
For the office or a dinner, worn on its own as a one-piece outfit.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close-fitting sheath that relies on the stretch of the knit.

Length: Knee length.

Collar: High collar folded in half lengthwise; the ends are overlapped at the front before the centre seam is stitched, and a short section between two marks is left open for the overlap.

Sleeves: Long set-in sleeves, set flat; the side seam and sleeve seam are stitched in one.

Front: Centre front seam up to the collar; a front yoke attached to the front.

Back: Centre back seam.

Finishing: Seams sewn with a stretch or narrow zigzag stitch, or on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker; hems topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Working with stretch knit and forming the overlapped twist collar exactly to the marks.

Fabric Recommendations

High or medium stretch knit fabrics from natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

None besides fabric and thread.

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: hem allowance for the garment and sleeve hem – 1.5 cm, other seams 1.0 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. When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

From main fabric:

Back – 2 pieces
Front – 2 pieces
Sleeve – 2 pieces
Front Yoke – 2 pieces
Collar – cut in one with the bodice pieces (no separate piece)

Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker.

Sewing Instructions

Stitch the center back seam, press allowances to the left side and overlock.
Stitch the center front seam up to the beginning of the collar, clip allowances, press to the left side and overlock.
Attach the yoke to the front, press allowances downwards and overlock.
Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
Overlap the collar as shown in the illustration and stitch the center edge, press allowances open. Fold the collar in half lengthwise and set into the neckline. Press allowances and overlock. Attention! The distance between the two closest marks is not stitched. This section is necessary for the overlap.
Set sleeves into armholes, press allowances and overlock. Stitch side seam and sleeve seam in one continuous seam, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
Overlock the bottom edge of the garment and the bottom edge of the sleeve, press to the wrong side and topstitch.