V-Neck Collared Sheath Dress

Name: V-Neck Collared Sheath Dress
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2745
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2745

A fitted knee-length women's sheath dress with princess seams on the front and back, a V-neck at front and back, a flat pointed collar in two halves and short sleeves with turn-up cuffs. Concealed zipper in the centre back seam. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: dress fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

V-Neck Collared Sheath Dress

When To Wear

At the office and for business meetings, alone or under a jacket.
For daytime events in spring and summer.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted sheath shape, shaped by princess seams on the front and back.

Length: Around the knee.

Neckline: V-neck at the front and a V at the back, finished with interfaced front and back neckline facings.

Collar: Flat collar with pointed ends, made as two separate collars (four pieces, two interfaced) set between the dress and the facing; the halves meet at the centre front and centre back.

Sleeves: Short set-in sleeves with a cuff folded in half and turned up onto the right side, secured at the sleeve seam.

Front: Centre front panel cut on the fold, with two side front panels.

Back: Two centre back panels and two side back panels; concealed zipper in the centre back seam.

Finishing: Princess seams pressed towards the centre and overlocked; hem turned up 2 cm and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Princess seams, a concealed zipper, a collar inserted between dress and facing with a clipped corner at the front V, turn-up cuffs.

Fabric Recommendations

Dress fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (neckline facings, collar, cuffs)
Concealed zipper

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
- Center Back – 2 pieces
- Side Back – 2 pieces
- Center Front – 1 piece on fold
- Side Front – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Back Facing – 2 pieces
- Front Neckline Facing – 1 piece
- Collar – 4 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Back Facing – 2 pieces
- Front Neckline Facing – 1 piece
- Collar – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 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, serge.
Serge the center back edges separately on each piece. Stitch the center back seam from the zipper mark to the bottom edge, press allowances open. Insert the concealed zipper.
Stitch the front princess seams, press allowances towards the center, serge.
Stitch the side and shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
Fold the collar pieces in pairs right sides together, stitch the ends and the outer edge of the collar. Trim seams, turn collars right side out, shape and press.
Stitch the Back Facings to the Front Neckline Facing at the shoulder seams, press allowances open. Serge the outer edge. Place the facing on the garment right sides together and stitch the neckline edge, inserting the collars. Clip allowances at curves, clip the front at the corner, turn facings to the wrong side and press. Secure to shoulder seams and zipper tape.
Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and serge. Stitch the cuff into a loop. Press allowances open. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise right side out and press. Attach the cuff from the wrong side. Serge the allowance. Fold the cuff to the right side and secure at the sleeve seam. Set sleeves into armholes, press allowances and serge.
Serge the hem allowance of the dress, press to the wrong side and topstitch.