V-Yoke Color Block Dress with Balloon Sleeves

Name: V-Yoke Color Block Dress with Balloon Sleeves
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2663
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2663

A women's A-line dress above the knee with V-shaped contrast yokes on the front and back. The long sleeves are cut in two parts, a contrast upper sleeve that continues the yoke line and a full lower sleeve finished with a rib knit cuff. Invisible zip at the centre back. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: dress fabrics from natural or blended fibres in two contrasting or related colours, with knit fabric for the cuffs (ready-made cuffs can be used instead).

Tech. Description

V-Yoke Color Block Dress with Balloon Sleeves

When To Wear

In autumn and winter with tights and ankle boots.
For the office or everyday wear on its own, with flat shoes or loafers.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: A-line, widening from the yoke to the hem.

Length: Above the knee.

Neckline: Round, finished with an interfaced facing that is secured at the shoulder seams and the zip tape.

Sleeves: Set-in, in two parts: a contrast upper sleeve and a full main-fabric lower sleeve; the cuff is a folded knit band sewn on while the sleeve is stretched.

Front: One piece cut on the fold, joined to a V-shaped contrast yoke, also cut on the fold.

Closure: Invisible zip in the centre back seam.

Back: Centre back seam; V-shaped contrast yoke in two halves.

Finishing: Hem turned up 2 cm and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Joining V-shaped yokes, an invisible zip, a neckline facing and knit cuffs sewn onto woven sleeves.

Fabric Recommendations

Dress fabrics from natural or blended fibres in two contrasting or related colours, with knit fabric for the cuffs (ready-made cuffs can be used instead).

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (neckline facings)
Invisible zip
Knit fabric for the cuffs, or ready-made cuffs

Cutter's Must

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

From main fabric:
- Back - 2 pieces
- Front - 1 piece on fold
- Lower sleeve — 2 pieces
From main fabric 1:
- Back yoke - 2 pieces
- Front yoke - 1 piece on fold
- Front neckline facing — 1 piece
- Back neckline facing — 2 pieces
- Upper sleeve – 2 pieces
From knit fabric:
- Cuff – 2 pieces
From fusible interlining:
- Front neckline facing — 1 piece
- Back neckline facing — 2 pieces

Tip: The cuff can also be purchased ready-made.

Sewing Instructions

Fuse interlining to the designated pieces.
Stitch the back yoke to the back, press seam allowances upwards and overlock.
Overlock the center back edges separately. Stitch the center back seam from the zipper mark to the bottom, press seam allowances open. Insert the zipper.
Stitch the front yoke to the front, press seam allowances upwards and overlock.
Stitch shoulder and side seams, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
Stitch shoulder seams of neckline facings, press seam allowances open. Overlock the outer edge. Place facing with garment right sides together and stitch the neckline edge. Clip seam allowances at curves, turn pieces right side out, smooth, and press. Secure the facing to the main garment at the shoulder seams and zipper tape.
Stitch the upper sleeve to the lower sleeve, press seam allowances upwards and overlock.
Stitch the sleeve seam, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock. Set sleeves into armholes, press seam allowances and overlock.
Stitch the cuff into a loop. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise and press. Stitch the cuff to the sleeve, stretching the sleeve. Overlock the seam allowance and press upwards.
Overlock the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.