Asymmetrical Collar Sheath Dress
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a sophisticated sheath dress, defined by its asymmetrical overlap bodice, distinctive notched collar, and elegant cap sleeves.
When To Wear
This tailored dress offers versatile elegance, making it an ideal choice for:
- Professional Settings: Perfect for office wear, business meetings, or corporate events.
- Cocktail & Semi-Formal Gatherings: a stylish option for evening receptions or sophisticated parties.
- Everyday Elegance: Suited for a polished daily look that transitions effortlessly from day to evening.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a fitted sheath silhouette, tapering gently to the knee for a refined and flattering look.
Neckline & Collar: Features a unique asymmetrical notched collar, creating a chic V-neck effect with an elegant overlapping front panel.
Closure: a concealed zipper closure is discreetly placed in the left side seam, ensuring a smooth and seamless finish.
Sleeves: Short, tailored cap sleeves provide a clean and polished arm line.
Pockets: Gracefully integrated curved in-seam pockets are hidden within the front side panels.
Waist: a defined natural waistline is accentuated by a horizontal seam, creating a flattering and proportionate fit.
Back: Composed of multiple panels, including a center back and side back pieces, designed to ensure a contoured and tailored fit.
Length: a classic knee-length hem, providing timeless appeal suitable for various occasions.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in precise collar construction, inserting a concealed zipper, and working with tailored seams for a structured fit.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose dress fabrics with a good drape and some body for a structured yet comfortable fit:
- Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers with added elastane
Additional Supplies
- Concealed zipper, 18 cm (approx. 7 inches)
- Fusible interfacing
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- 1. Upper back - 1 qty
- 2. Lower back - 1 qty
- 3. Back side - 2 qty
- 4. Right upper front – 1 qty
- 5. Left upper front – 1 qty
- 6. Lower front - 1 qty
- 7. Front side - 2 qty
- 8. Right facing — 1 qty
- 9. Left facing — 1 qty
- 10. Back sleeve — 2 qty
- 11. Front sleeve — 2 qty
- 12. Back neckline facing - 1 qty
- From fusible interfacing:
- 1. Right facing — 1 qty
- 2. Left facing — 1 qty
- 3. Back neckline facing - 1 qty
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse the back neckline facing and FACINGs with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch darts on back pieces. Press darts towards the center seam. Stitch darts on front pieces, press depths upwards.
- Fold the back neckline facing with the upper back, right sides together, and stitch the neckline edge. Clip seam allowances, turn the facing to the wrong side, and press.
- Fold the left upper front with the upper back, wrong sides together, along the shoulder edge. Place the facing on the front (the shoulder edge of the back is positioned between the front and the facing) and stitch the shoulder edges, simultaneously stitching the collar corner and the center edge of the left front, inserting the left zipper tape according to markings. Turn pieces to the right side, straighten, and press.
- Fold the right upper front with the upper back, wrong sides together, along the shoulder edge. Place the facing on the front (the shoulder edge of the back is positioned between the front and the facing) and stitch the shoulder edges, simultaneously stitching the collar corner and the center edge of the right front. Turn pieces to the right side, straighten, and press. Place the right front over the left, secure along the bottom edges, and topstitch along the markings to the right zipper tape.
- Stitch the upper and lower back PANELs. Press the seam downwards and overlock. Attach the back side, press seam allowances towards the side and overlock.
- Stitch the upper and lower front PANELs. Press seam allowances downwards and overlock. Attach the front side, press seam allowances towards the side and overlock.
- Stitch the right side edge, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock. Overlock the left side seam separately, stitch from the armhole to the first notch and from the second notch to the bottom. Insert the zipper.
- Stitch the upper sleeve seam, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock. Overlock the bottom edge, fold inwards and topstitch. Set the sleeve into the armhole.
- Cut (if not ready-made) bias binding 4 cm wide and a length equal to the armhole length + 5 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Fold the trim strip with the armhole edge, right side up, and stitch. Clip seam allowances. Fold the trim strip to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold to the main piece. Press the seam.
- Overlock the hem allowance of the dress, press to the wrong side, and hem with blind stitches.
