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Asymmetric Pleated Sheath Dress

Pattern #2623

Make an elegant statement with this Asymmetric Pleated Sheath Dress. This women's pattern, drafted to your own measurements, features an asymmetric crossover neckline and distinctive pleating on the bodice, creating a flattering and refined fit. It's an excellent choice for cocktail parties, weddings, or professional settings, offering both style and comfort. Choose dress fabrics with good drape and structure.

Tech. Description

Asymmetric Pleated Sheath Dress

Presenting a chic women's sheath dress pattern featuring an asymmetric crossover neckline and distinctive pleating on the bodice, designed for an elegant and flattering fit.

When To Wear

This versatile sheath dress is perfect for a range of occasions, offering an elegant silhouette for:

  • Cocktail & Social Events: An excellent choice for parties, gatherings, and evening receptions where a polished look is desired.
  • Weddings & Celebrations: Suitable for guest attire at daytime or semi-formal weddings and other celebratory events.
  • Professional & Business Casual: Can be styled for the office or business casual settings with appropriate accessories, offering sophistication and comfort.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a tailored sheath silhouette, gently fitted through the bust, waist, and hips for a flattering form.

Neckline: an asymmetric V-shaped neckline formed by the pleated upper front panel, finished with a facing.

Bodice Detail: Features a pleated upper front panel set diagonally across one side of the bodice, adding a distinct textural element and visual interest.

Sleeves: Sleeveless; armholes finished with bias binding.

Seams: Sculpted with princess seams at the front and back for superior shaping and a contoured fit.

Back: Clean back design featuring a center seam and side panels, finished with a concealed zipper closure.

Length: Designed to fall gracefully at or just above the knee.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires skills in precise pleat formation, accurate princess seam construction, invisible zipper insertion, and clean finishing techniques for necklines and armholes.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose dress fabrics with good drape and structure, made from natural or blended fibers:

  • Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers

Additional Supplies

  • 1 concealed zipper
  • Fusible interfacing

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 – 2.0 cm. Attention! First of all, 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 – 1 piece
    • Side Right Front – 1 piece
    • Side Left Front – 1 piece
    • Upper Front – 1 piece
    • Front Neckline Facing – 1 piece
    • Back Facing – 2 pieces
  • From fusible interfacing:
    • Front Neckline Facing – 1 piece
    • Back Facing – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match! Attention! Markings on patterns are made on the right side.

  1. Fuse interfacing to the Front Neckline Facing and Back Facings.
  2. Stitch the princess seams joining the Center Back and Side Back pieces, press seam allowances towards the center and serge.
  3. Serge the center back seam separately on each piece. Stitch the center back seam from the zipper mark to the bottom, press seam allowances open. Insert the concealed zipper.
  4. Stitch the princess seams joining the Center Front to the Side Right Front and Side Left Front. Serge seam allowances and press towards the center.
  5. On the Upper Front, fold and secure the pleats. The pleat depths are directed towards the center front.
  6. Attach the Upper Front to the Center Front and Side Left Front. Serge seam allowances and press downwards.
  7. Stitch the shoulder seams, press seam allowances towards the back and serge.
  8. Stitch the shoulder seams of the Front Neckline Facing and Back Facings. Press seam allowances open. Serge the outer edge. Place the dress and neckline facing right sides together and stitch the neckline, clipping seam allowances at the corner. Clip seam allowances, turn the facing to the wrong side and press.
  9. Cut (or use ready-made) 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 with the armhole edge right sides together and stitch. Fold the binding to the wrong side, clip seam allowances, and topstitch along the fold onto the main piece. Press the seam.
  10. Stitch the side seams, press seam allowances towards the back and serge.
  11. Serge the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.

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Individual Measurements

Please double-check the file format and paper size. Your pattern is drafted in exactly the format you select; a different format or paper size later is a new order.

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