Asymmetric Draped Sheath Dress
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a sophisticated sheath dress, distinguished by its elegant asymmetric front drape and flattering tailored silhouette.
When To Wear
This elegant dress is versatile enough for various occasions, making it a perfect choice for:
- Professional & Office Wear: Its tailored fit and refined details are ideal for a polished workplace look.
- Business Meetings & Corporate Events: The sophisticated design ensures a commanding and stylish presence.
- Formal Daytime Events: An elegant option for special occasions requiring a chic and understated dress.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A tailored sheath silhouette that gracefully follows the body's contours, offering a polished and professional look.
Neckline: A classic round neckline, offering understated elegance.
Sleeves: Long sleeves with subtle gathering at the shoulder, adding a touch of feminine detail.
Front Detail: A distinctive asymmetric draped overlay on the front, creating visual interest and a flattering modern accent.
Back: Features a clean back with vertical seams for a structured fit and a concealed zipper closure.
Length: Falls gracefully to a sophisticated knee-length.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires accurate seam matching, precise assembly of the asymmetric front detail, and neat concealed zipper application.
Fabric Recommendations
To achieve the desired drape and tailored finish, we recommend:
- Well-draping dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Concealed zipper
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- 1. Center BACK PANEL - 2 QTY
- 2. Side BACK PANEL - 2 QTY
- 3. Left side FRONT PANEL — 1 QTY
- 4. Right side FRONT PANEL — 1 QTY
- 5. Center FRONT PANEL - 1 QTY
- 6. SLEEVE – 2 QTY
- 7. Lower FRONT PANEL — 1 QTY
- 8. Left lower FRONT PANEL — 1 QTY
- 9. Back neckline FACING — 2 QTY
- 10. Front neckline FACING — 1 QTY
- From FUSIBLE INTERFACING:
- 1. Back neckline FACING — 2 QTY
- 2. Front neckline FACING — 1 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse FUSIBLE INTERFACING to the FACINGS.
- Overlock the center back edge separately on each piece. Stitch the center back edge from the ZIPPER mark downwards. Press SEAM ALLOWANCES open, pressing the slit. Insert the ZIPPER. Stitch the back princess seams. Overlock SEAM ALLOWANCES and press towards the center.
- Overlock the upper edge of the left lower part. Fold the lower edge of the left side FRONT PANEL inwards by 0.5 cm and press. Fold the SEAM ALLOWANCE again by 0.5 cm and topstitch. Place the upper part onto the lower part, align and secure along the side edges, forming a pleat. Stitch the right princess seam. Overlock SEAM ALLOWANCE and press towards the center. Attach the lower FRONT PANEL to the FRONT PANEL, overlock SEAM ALLOWANCE, press upwards and topstitch 0.5 from the seam. Stitch the left princess seam of the FRONT PANEL. Overlock SEAM ALLOWANCES and press towards the center.
- Stitch the side and shoulder seams. Overlock SEAM ALLOWANCES and press towards the BACK PANEL.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the FACINGS, press SEAM ALLOWANCES open. Overlock the outer edge. Place the FACING onto the neckline and stitch. Clip SEAM ALLOWANCES and turn FACINGS to the wrong side. Stitch the FACING to the shoulder seams and the center back seam.
- Along the upper part of the SLEEVE cap, stitch with loosely tensioned stitches and gather. Stitch the SLEEVE seam. Overlock SEAM ALLOWANCE and press towards the BACK PANEL. Set the SLEEVES into the armholes according to the NOTCHES. Overlock the lower edge of the SLEEVE, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Overlock the lower edge of the dress, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
