Fitted Paneled Yoked Dress
Introducing a versatile sewing pattern for a fitted paneled skirt, inspired by a yoked dress design and featuring a contoured yoke with options for both a dramatic asymmetrical hem and a classic knee-length silhouette.
When To Wear:
- Everyday Elegance: a comfortable yet stylish option for daily wear, easily dressed up or down.
- Office & Professional: a chic and polished choice that provides a refined silhouette for the workplace.
- Special Occasions: The dramatic asymmetrical hem offers a unique and sophisticated look suitable for semi-formal gatherings or events.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a gracefully flared a-line silhouette, available in two distinct lengths: a midi/maxi length with a dynamic asymmetrical hem, and a versatile knee-length option with an even hem.
Waist: Features a contoured, fitted yoke waistband that sits smoothly at the natural waist, providing a flattering and structured top.
Panels: Constructed with multiple vertical panels that contribute to the flattering fit, shaping, and fluid drape of the skirt.
Hem: Offers two distinct styles: a dramatic, flowing asymmetrical hem for a modern look, or a classic, even hem at knee-length for timeless appeal.
Closure: Designed with a discreet side zipper closure for a clean and seamless finish.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires confident sewing skills including precise panel alignment, constructing a contoured yoke, and accurate zipper insertion.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose well-draping suiting materials that allow for fluid movement and a graceful silhouette:
- Suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 zipper
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: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance 1.5 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! All inscriptions on the patterns are made on the right side!
- From main fabric:
- Upper back – 2 pieces
- Back yoke – 1 piece
- Back – 1 piece
- Upper front – 2 pieces
- Front yoke – 1 piece
- Right front – 1 piece
- Left front – 1 piece
- From fusible interlining:
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse the upper front and upper back with fusible interlining.
- Stitch the fused upper back to the yoke. Press seam allowances towards the upper.
- Stitch the back yoke to the back. Press the seam towards the yoke and overlock.
- Stitch the fused upper front to the yoke. Press seam allowances towards the upper.
- Stitch the right front skirt to the front yoke. Clip seam allowances near the mark, press towards the yoke and overlock. Stitch the left front skirt to the front yoke. Clip seam allowances near the mark, press towards the yoke and overlock. Stitch the free section of the left and right front panels. Press seam allowances open and overlock.
- Stitch the right side seam of the skirt. Press seam allowances open and overlock. Topstitch 0.5 cm from the seam attaching the upper front and back panels. Stitch the left side seam from the zipper mark downwards. Press seam allowances open, pressing the slit for the fastener, and overlock. Insert the zipper.
- Stitch and press open the right side edge of the upper back and front panels (hereinafter referred to as facings). Overlock the lower edge of the facings.
- Place the facings and skirt right sides together and stitch the upper edge. Turn the facings to the wrong side, baste and press. Fold the side edges and hand-stitch to the zipper tape. Topstitch 0.5 cm from the edge along the upper edge. Stitch the overlock edge of the facings into the seam attaching the upper back and front panels.
- Overlock the lower edge of the skirt, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
