Scalloped V-Neck Asymmetrical Sheath Dress
A sophisticated women's sewing pattern for a sheath dress, distinguished by its unique scalloped V-neckline and an elegantly draped asymmetrical overlay.
When To Wear
This versatile dress is perfect for a range of occasions, offering an effortlessly chic appearance:
- Semi-Formal Gatherings: Ideal for cocktail parties, receptions, or smart casual events, offering both elegance and comfort.
- Dinner Dates & Evenings Out: An excellent choice for a refined and stylish look on special evenings.
- Professional Chic: Elevates your work wardrobe for presentations, client meetings, or professional networking events.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A fitted sheath dress foundation with a flowing, asymmetrical overlay creating a graceful, flattering drape.
Neckline: Distinctive scalloped V-neckline, adding a unique and feminine detail to the bodice.
Sleeves: Short, straight sleeves offering comfortable coverage.
Overlay: A multi-layered, asymmetrical overlay drapes across the front and back bodice, secured by the scalloped V-neckline and providing an alluring tiered effect.
Length: An elegant knee-length hem on the main dress.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires confident sewing skills, including precise scallop construction, handling multiple delicate fabric layers, and bias binding for the neckline finish.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose fabrics that offer both drape and structure for a refined look:
- Thin knit fabric with medium stretch (natural or blended fibers) for the main dress
- Chiffon for the flowing, asymmetrical overlay
Additional Supplies
No additional notions are required.
Fabric & Materials
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: thin knit fabric with medium stretch from natural or blended fibers; chiffon.
CUTTER'S MUST
IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE INCLUDED. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE NOT INCLUDED. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance for the bottom of the garment and sleeve hem – 2 cm. Allowance for the middle and lower edges of the flying back part and the lower edge of the flying front part – 0 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.
- From knit fabric:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- From chiffon:
- Flying back part – 2 pieces
- Flying front part – 2 pieces
- Back insert – 1 piece
- Back scallops – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- Stitch darts on the front and back pieces. Press waist dart allowances towards the center, bust darts – upwards.
- Fold the scallop pieces right sides together and stitch along the marked curved line. Trim allowances to 0.5 cm, clip curves. Turn the piece right side out, straighten, press. Place the scallops on the right side of the back insert and topstitch.
- Finish the middle and lower edges of the flying back part with a narrow rolled hem. Place the right side of the flying back part with the wrong side of the back, insert the back insert with scallops between them and stitch. Finish allowances, fold the flying part to the right side.
- Finish the lower edge of the flying front part with a narrow rolled hem. Place the right side over the left side and secure along the edges. Place the flying front part with the front, right side to wrong side, and face the neckline along the marked curved line. Clip allowances, turn the flying part to the right side.
- Stitch side seams separately on the main and flying parts, press allowances towards the back and finish. Secure the main piece to the flying piece along the armhole edges and continue to treat as one piece.
- Cut a bias binding 4 cm wide and a length equal to the back neckline length + 3 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the binding with the neckline edge, right side, and stitch, starting and ending the seam exactly at the marked shoulder seam line, clip allowances.
- Fold shoulder seams, placing the front shoulder seam between the back shoulder seam and the bias binding, and stitch. Press allowances and finish. Fold the binding to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold to the main piece. Press the seam.
- Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances and finish. Set sleeves into armholes, press allowances and finish.
- Finish the hem allowance of the dress and sleeve, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
