Asymmetric Pleated Sheath Dress

Name: Asymmetric Pleated Sheath Dress
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2623
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2623

A women's sleeveless knee-length sheath dress with princess seams at the front and back and an asymmetric crossover front: a diagonal edge running from the right shoulder across the bust, over a pleated upper front panel at the left shoulder. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Asymmetric Pleated Sheath Dress

When To Wear

For the office, alone in summer or under a jacket in cooler months.
For daytime events and dinners.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted sheath shaped by princess seams at the front and back.

Length: About knee length.

Neckline: Asymmetric V formed by the diagonal crossover edge and the pleated upper front panel, finished with an interfaced front and back facing.

Front: Centre front with right and left side front pieces; the upper front panel carries pleats folded towards the centre front and is joined to the centre front and left side front.

Sleeves: Sleeveless; armholes finished with 4 cm bias binding, turned to the inside and topstitched.

Back: Centre back and side back pieces with a centre back seam.

Closure: Invisible zip in the centre back seam.

Finishing: Hem overlocked, turned up 2 cm and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Princess seams, a pleated panel joined across the bodice, a faced neckline with a clipped corner, bias-bound armholes and an invisible zip.

Fabric Recommendations

Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Invisible zip
Fusible interfacing (neckline facings)
Bias binding 4 cm wide, ready-made or cut from the main fabric

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.

Fuse interfacing to the Front Neckline Facing and Back Facings.
Stitch the princess seams joining the Center Back and Side Back pieces, press seam allowances towards the center and serge.
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.
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.
On the Upper Front, fold and secure the pleats. The pleat depths are directed towards the center front.
Attach the Upper Front to the Center Front and Side Left Front. Serge seam allowances and press downwards.
Stitch the shoulder seams, press seam allowances towards the back and serge.
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.
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.
Stitch the side seams, press seam allowances towards the back and serge.
Serge the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.