Belted Sheath Dress with Asymmetrical Front
Presenting a sophisticated women's sewing pattern for a tailored sheath dress, distinguished by its elegant asymmetrical front wrap and flattering belted waist.
When To Wear
This versatile sheath dress is perfect for a range of professional and elegant occasions, making it an ideal choice for:
- Office & Business: Its tailored silhouette and professional length make it ideal for daily office wear and client meetings.
- Professional Events: A sophisticated choice for conferences, presentations, and networking events requiring a polished look.
- Smart Casual Gatherings: Easily dressed up or down for lunches or social events where a refined yet comfortable ensemble is desired.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A tailored sheath silhouette, fitted through the bust and waist, gracefully extending to a sophisticated knee-length.
Neckline: A classic round jewel neckline, finished with a clean facing for a smooth, polished look.
Closure: A discreet concealed zipper is positioned at the center back, ensuring a seamless finish.
Sleeves: Elegant three-quarter length set-in sleeves provide refined arm coverage, ideal for professional settings.
Front Detail: An distinctive asymmetrical front overlay creates a chic wrap effect with a subtle vent, adding visual intrigue.
Waist: Defined by a flattering waist seam, accompanied by a removable belt with a sleek rectangular buckle to cinch the silhouette.
Back: Features precise vertical princess seams from shoulder to hem, ensuring a contoured and elegant fit.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in handling facings, inserting a concealed zipper, setting in sleeves, and constructing vertical contour seams.
Fabric Recommendations
For the best result, choose medium-weight woven fabrics with good body and drape, such as:
- Crepe
- Gabardine
- Wool blends
- Suiting fabrics
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Concealed zipper
- Belt buckle
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- Center back part - 2 pieces
- Side back part – 2 pieces
- Center front part - 1 piece
- Right side front part - 1 piece
- Left upper front part — 1 piece
- Left lower front part — 1 piece
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Reinforce details with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch the back princess seams, press allowances towards the center and overlock.
- Overlock the center back seams separately. Stitch the center back seam from the zipper mark to the bottom, press allowances open. Insert the zipper.
- On the center front part, finish the edge of the left princess seam: overlock the allowance, fold to the wrong side and topstitch. Finish the princess seam on the left lower front part in the same way.
- Place the center front part over the side lower part, right sides up, and secure along the waistline. Attach the left side part to the front, clipping the allowance at the corner. Overlock allowances and press towards the center and upwards respectively.
- Stitch the right princess seam. Overlock allowances and press towards the center.
- Stitch the side and shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Stitch the sleeve seam, overlock allowances and press towards the back. Set the sleeve into the armhole, press allowances and overlock.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the back and front neckline facings, press allowances open. Overlock the outer edge. Place the facings with the garment right sides together and stitch the neckline edge of the back and front. Clip allowances at curves, turn the facing to the wrong side, straighten, press. Secure to the garment at shoulder seams and zipper tape.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the garment and sleeve, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
TIP: The dress is recommended to be worn with a belt.
