Yoked Collared Button-Front Belted Dress

CUTTER'S MUST

• From main fabric 1:
  • BACK YOKE - 1 QTY
  • FRONT YOKE - 2 QTY
  • COLLAR - 2 QTY
  • COLLAR STAND - 2 QTY
• From main fabric 2:
  • BACK CENTER PANEL — 2 QTY
  • BACK SIDE PANEL -2 QTY
  • FRONT SIDE PANEL — 2 QTY
  • FRONT CENTER PANEL — 1 QTY
  • BELT — 1 QTY
  • BELT LOOPS — 1 QTY
• From main fabric 3:
  • FRONT SKIRT HALF — 1 QTY
  • BACK SKIRT HALF — 1 QTY
• From FUSIBLE INTERFACING:
  • COLLAR — 1 QTY
  • COLLAR STAND — 1 QTY

Sewing Instructions

1. Fuse FUSIBLE INTERFACING to the COLLAR, COLLAR STAND, and the inner part of the FRONT YOKE placket. Overcast buttonholes according to markings.
2. Fold the upper COLLAR with the lower COLLAR right sides together. Stitch the ends and the outer edge of the COLLAR. Trim SEAM ALLOWANCES. Turn the COLLAR right side out, shape, and press. Fold the COLLAR STAND pieces right sides together, insert the finished COLLAR between them, align NOTCHES, and stitch, simultaneously stitching the ends of the COLLAR STAND. Start and end the stitching strictly at the marked seam line for attaching the COLLAR STAND. Turn the finished COLLAR right side out and press.
3. Stitch the center back seam. Overcast the SEAM ALLOWANCE and press it to the left side. Stitch the princess seams. Overcast the SEAM ALLOWANCES and press them towards the center panels. Attach the lower parts to the FRONT PANEL and BACK PANEL. Overcast the SEAM ALLOWANCES and press them downwards.
4. Fold the SEAM ALLOWANCE of the inner placket to the wrong side and press. Topstitch the folded edge onto the YOKE. Place the right YOKE over the left, aligning the center lines, and secure along the lower edge. Attach the YOKE to the FRONT PANEL. Overcast the SEAM ALLOWANCE and press it downwards. Attach the BACK YOKE to the BACK PANEL. Overcast the SEAM ALLOWANCE and press it upwards.
5. Stitch and overcast the shoulder seams. Press the SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the BACK PANEL.
6. Attach the outer COLLAR STAND to the neckline. Fold the SEAM ALLOWANCE of the inner COLLAR STAND inwards and topstitch it into the seam of the outer COLLAR STAND attachment.
7. Cut a BIAS BINDING 4 cm wide and a length equal to the armhole length + 6 cm. Fold the BIAS BINDING in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the BIAS BINDING along the armhole edge on the right side, extending the ends, and stitch. Fold the BIAS BINDING to the wrong side, clip the seams, and topstitch along the fold onto the main piece. Press the seam.
8. Overcast the left side seams separately, stitch them from the mark downwards, and press the SEAM ALLOWANCES open. Insert the ZIPPER. Stitch the right side seam, press the SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the BACK PANEL, and overcast.
9. Overcast the hem of the dress. Fold the SEAM ALLOWANCES inwards and topstitch.
10. Sew on buttons.
11. Fold the BELT LOOP piece in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch along the long edge. Turn right side out, centering the seam, and press. Cut into the required number of BELT LOOPS. Attach the BELT LOOPS at the waist level.
12. Fold the BELT piece in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch, leaving a small opening for turning. Trim SEAM ALLOWANCES at the corners, turn right side out, and press. Sew the opening closed. Thread the BELT through the BELT LOOPS.