Sleeveless Button Front Notched V-Neck Dress
This chic sleeveless dress pattern offers a flattering silhouette with its precise panel construction and a distinctive notched V-neck, secured by a stylish button-front closure.
When To Wear
This versatile dress is an excellent choice for a variety of occasions, blending comfort with refined style:
- Daytime & Summer Events: Perfect for garden parties, brunches, or outdoor gatherings in warmer weather.
- Smart Casual Office: a polished yet comfortable option suitable for business casual environments.
- Travel & Vacation: An elegant and breathable garment ideal for exploring new destinations or resort wear.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the bodice and waist, gently skimming the hips for a refined, panelled sheath-style silhouette.
Neckline: Features a distinctive notched V-neckline at the front, complemented by a shaped V-notched back neckline.
Closure: a full button-front closure extends from the neckline to the hem, enhancing the garment's classic appeal.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design with cleanly finished armholes for a light and airy feel.
Waist: a defined horizontal waist seam separates the bodice from the skirt panels, providing subtle shaping.
Skirt: Structured with vertical princess seams for a flattering fit, falling to a knee-length hem.
Back: Designed with a V-notched back neckline and vertical princess seams, mirroring the front's sophisticated construction.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires accurate panel construction, shaping darts, and precise application of facings for the notched V-neck and button placket, including buttonhole creation.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers for optimal drape and comfort:
- Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 8 buttons
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Upper back - 1 piece
- Lower center back - 2 pieces
- Lower side back - 2 pieces
- Upper front - 2 pieces
- Lower center front - 2 pieces
- Lower side front – 2 pieces
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back facing – 1 piece
- From fusible interlining:
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back facing – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- Fuse interlining to the designated pieces.
- Stitch the princess seams of the lower back, press allowances towards the center, serge. Stitch the center seam of the lower back, press allowances to the left side, serge.
- Stitch the upper and lower back parts, press allowances upwards and serge.
- Stitch the darts on the upper front pieces, press dart depths towards the center, trim to 1 cm and serge.
- Stitch the princess seams of the lower front, press allowances towards the center, serge.
- Stitch the upper and lower front parts, press allowances upwards and serge.
- Serge the outer edge of the front facings. Place the front facing onto the garment right sides together and stitch the front edge, notch, neckline edge of the back and front, without catching the center seam of the collar. Clip allowances at curves, trim at corners, turn the front facing to the wrong side, smooth out, press. Fold the right side of the collar inwards to the allowance width, insert the left side of the collar into it and topstitch along the center seam, press.
- Serge the outer edge of the back facing. Place the facing onto the back and stitch the upper edge. Start and end the stitching exactly at the marked side seam line.
- Stitch the side seams, inserting the front between the back and the back facing, press allowances towards the back and serge. Turn the facing to the wrong side, press.
- Serge the hem allowance of the dress, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- On the right front, make buttonholes, on the left front, sew on buttons.
