Sleeveless Pointed Collar Button-Front Dress
Discover a chic and versatile sleeveless dress sewing pattern, featuring a distinctive pointed collar, a classic button-front placket, and an elegant, gently shaped silhouette.
When To Wear
This dress is perfect for a range of occasions, offering a polished yet comfortable style for:
- Smart Casual Gatherings: Ideal for brunches, daytime events, or social outings.
- Work & Office: a professional and stylish option for a sophisticated office wardrobe.
- Spring & Summer Events: Its sleeveless design and breathable fabric recommendations make it suitable for warmer weather.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a tailored, gently fitted shift silhouette that gracefully skims the body, finishing above the knee.
Neckline & Collar: a classic V-neckline framed by a sharp, pointed collar with a stand, offering a refined and smart aesthetic.
Closure: a prominent center-front placket with a full button closure, featuring six functional buttons for a polished finish.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design, providing comfort and versatility for layering or warmer climates.
Front Details: Princess seams on the front bodice create shaping, leading down to integrated seam pockets with a horizontal opening detail on the lower front panels.
Back Details: Features vertical princess seams for a flattering, shaped fit through the back.
Length: Elegant above-knee length, offering a contemporary and versatile look.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves precise construction techniques including setting a pointed collar, creating a clean button placket, and installing integrated seam pockets with lining.
Fabric Recommendations
Select dress-weight fabrics with some body to hold the shape, made from natural or blended fibers, such as:
- Dress fabrics made from natural fibers
- Dress fabrics made from blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 6 buttons
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 – 2 cm; other seams – 1 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 (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Center back - 1 piece on fold
- Side back - 2 pieces
- Center front - 2 pieces
- Side front - 2 pieces
- Lower front – 2 pieces
- Placket – 2 pieces
- Collar – 2 pieces
- Pocket lining - 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Collar – 1 piece
- Placket - 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces. Fuse the pocket opening allowance on the lower front.
- Stitch the back princess seams, press allowances towards the center and overlock.
- Stitch the front princess seams. Overlock allowances and press towards the center. Place pocket lining on the lower front, right side down, and stitch between the marks. Turn the lining to the wrong side and press the fold. Place the lower front with lining on the upper front, right sides together. Align the edges and stitch in one continuous line the edges of the upper and lower front parts, the pocket lining, and the section of the upper side and lower parts. Overlock allowances and press downwards.
- Fold the placket in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch the upper edge. Start and end the stitching strictly at the marked placket attachment line. Trim allowances at the corner, turn right side out, and press. Stitch the outer side of the placket to the front. Fold the allowance of the inner side of the placket inwards and topstitch into the attachment seam.
- Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Place the upper collar on the lower collar, right sides together, and stitch the ends and the outer edge. Start and end the stitching strictly at the marked collar insertion seam line. Clip allowances, trim at corners, turn collar right side out, shape, and press. Insert the outer collar into the neckline. Fold the allowance of the inner collar inwards and topstitch into the insertion seam.
- Cut (if not ready-made) a 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 on the armhole edge, right sides together, and stitch. Clip allowances. Fold the binding to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold to the main piece. Press the seam.
- Stitch side seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Fold the hem of the garment inwards by 1 cm, then another 1 cm, and topstitch.
- On the right placket, overlock buttonholes; on the left placket, sew on buttons.
