Shift Dress with Contrasting Seams and Pockets

Fabric & Materials

Fabric recommendations: low-stretch knit fabric made from natural or blended fibers. ALSO NEEDED: bias tape in a contrasting color (approximate length indicated on the sleeve pattern). 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 for the bottom of the garment, sleeve hem, back and front neckline, top edge of the pocket - 0 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST, PRINT OUT THE PAPER PATTERNS AND LAY THEM OUT ON THE FABRIC WIDTH (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH MATERIAL YOU WILL NEED (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces).

CUTTER'S MUST

• From main fabric:
  • Back yoke - 1 piece
  • Back - 2 pieces
  • Back placket - 2 pieces
  • Front yoke - 1 piece
  • Front - 2 pieces
  • Front placket – 2 pieces
  • Pocket – 2 pieces
  • Upper sleeve part - 2 pieces
  • Back sleeve part - 2 pieces
  • Front sleeve part - 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!

1. Stitch the center back seam, press allowances to the left side and overlock. Stitch the center seam of the back placket, press allowances to the left side and overlock. Attach the back yoke to the back, press allowances upwards and overlock. Attach the back placket to the back, press allowances upwards and overlock. Place bias tape over the stitching seams and topstitch.
2. Stitch the center front seam, press allowances to the left side and overlock. Stitch the center seam of the front placket, press allowances to the left side and overlock. Attach the front yoke to the front, press allowances upwards and overlock. Attach the front placket to the front, press allowances upwards and overlock. Place bias tape over the stitching seams and topstitch.
3. Bind the top edge of the pocket with bias tape. Overlock the pocket sides and press to the wrong side. Topstitch pockets onto the front according to markings.
4. Stitch the right shoulder seam, press allowances towards the back and overlock. Bind the neckline with bias tape. Stitch the left shoulder seam, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
5. Stitch the side seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
6. Stitch the upper sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back part and overlock. Attach the upper part to the sleeve, press allowances upwards and overlock. Place bias tape over the stitching seams and topstitch.
7. Set sleeves into armholes, matching notches. Press allowances and overlock.
8. Bind the bottom of the garment and the sleeve hem with bias tape.