V-Neck Asymmetrical Paneled Sheath Dress

Name: V-Neck Asymmetrical Paneled Sheath Dress
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4112
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4112

A women's sleeveless knee-length sheath dress for knit fabric in three colours. The V-neckline is formed by two crossed, self-faced front yokes, and the lower front is built from curved trim panels between asymmetric side panels. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: jersey in three colours with low to medium stretch, of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Paneled V-Neck Sheath Dress

When To Wear

At the office and for daytime events, with a jacket or cardigan.
In warm weather on its own, for dinners and outings.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted sheath with a seam under the bust at front and back.

Length: About knee length, straight hem.

Neckline: V-neckline made of two overlapping front yokes, each cut double and faced along the neck edge; the back shoulder is stitched between the yoke layers. Back neckline turned and topstitched.

Sleeves: Sleeveless; armhole edges overlocked, turned and topstitched.

Front: Upper front with darts below the yokes. Lower front made of a centre panel, three curved trim panels and separate left and right side panels, with curved seams sweeping to the hem.

Back: Centre back seam through the upper and lower back, joined by a horizontal seam; no closure, the dress pulls on.

Finishing: Hem overlocked, turned and topstitched with a twin needle or coverstitch.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Matching curved panel seams in knit, crossed faced yokes with the back shoulder enclosed, colour blocking of many pieces.

Fabric Recommendations

Jersey in three colours with low to medium stretch, of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

None besides fabric and thread; there is no closure.

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, they include seam allowances. If the contour is single, the patterns do not include seam allowances. Seam allowances: Hem allowance - 2 cm; back neckline and armhole allowance 1.5 cm; all 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. When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match! Attention! Markings on the patterns are given on the right side.

From main fabric:
- Upper front – 1 piece
- Front yoke – 4 pieces
- Lower front – 1 piece
- Left side – 1 piece
- Right side – 1 piece
- Upper back – 2 pieces
- Lower back – 2 pieces
- Trim 1 – 1 piece
- Trim 2 – 1 piece
- Trim 3 – 1 piece

Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlock, trimming allowances to 0.7 cm.

Sewing Instructions

Mark and stitch darts on the upper front. Trim the dart excess with an overlock.
Fold yoke pieces right sides together and stitch along the neckline edge. Turn right side out and press.
Stitch the center seams on the upper and lower back parts. Overlock allowances. Overlock the back neckline edge, fold the allowance inwards and topstitch. Insert the back shoulder edge between the front yokes and stitch. Turn right side out and press.
Stitch the upper and lower back parts. Overlock allowance and press downwards.
Overlap the yokes as shown in the illustration and attach the yokes to the front. Overlock allowances.
Attach the trims and side parts to the lower front. Overlock allowances. Stitch the upper and lower front parts. Overlock allowance and press downwards.
Stitch the side seams. Overlock allowances and press towards the back.
Overlock the armhole edge. Fold the allowance inwards and topstitch.
Overlock the bottom edge of the dress. Fold the allowance inwards and topstitch.