V-Neck Double-Breasted Flared Dress

Name: V-Neck Double-Breasted Flared Dress
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4972
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4972

Tech. Description

V-Neck Double-Breasted Flared Dress

Introducing a sophisticated women's sewing pattern for a sleeveless V-neck dress, meticulously designed with a double-breasted bodice, princess seams, a defined waist, and a gracefully flared midi skirt featuring subtle pleats.

When To Wear

This elegant dress is versatile for various occasions, making it an excellent choice for:

Professional Settings: a polished and authoritative look for office wear or business meetings.
Dinner & Social Events: Refined and chic for evening gatherings, cocktails, or dinner parties.
Seasonal Daywear: Stylish yet comfortable for smart casual outings in cooler weather, paired with boots.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted through the bodice with a defined waist, transitioning into a gracefully flared midi skirt for a flattering a-line profile.

Neckline: Deep V-neckline, offering a sophisticated and elongating effect.

Closure: Double-breasted front with six decorative buttons, featuring functional buttonholes on one side and internal buttons for a secure overlap.

Sleeves: Sleeveless design with clean, finished armholes for a polished look.

Bodice: The front features elegant princess seams that extend from the armhole to the waist, expertly shaping the bodice.

Waist: a horizontally seamed waistline provides structure and definition, creating a flattering silhouette.

Skirt: Gracefully flared skirt originating from the waist seam, detailed with subtle pleats for volume and movement.

Back: Seamed back bodice with a defined waistline, leading into a flared skirt that includes pleats for fullness and drape.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires skills in constructing princess seams, managing pleats, applying facings for a clean V-neck and armhole finish, and creating functional buttonholes.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose dress fabrics with good drape and body, suitable for structured garments:

Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing
6 buttons

Cutter's Must

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 – 2.5 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 details). When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

From main fabric:
- Upper back - 1 piece
- Lower back - 1 piece on fold
- Center front - 2 pieces
- Side front - 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front facing – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front facing – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
Stitch darts on the upper back, press seam allowances towards the center. Form and secure pleats on the lower back (pleat depths directed towards side seams). Stitch upper and lower back parts together, press seam allowances upwards and serge.
Form and secure pleats on the lower front (pleat depths directed towards side seams). Stitch the front princess seam, clipping the center at the corner, press seam allowances towards the side and serge.
Stitch side and shoulder seams, press seam allowances towards the back and serge.
Stitch shoulder seams of front facings and neckline facing, press seam allowances open. Serge the outer edge. Place front facings with the garment right sides together and stitch the front edges and neckline. Clip seam allowances at curves, trim at corners. Turn front facing to the wrong side, straighten and press.
Cut (if not ready-made) bias binding 4 cm wide and length equal to armhole length + 6 cm. Fold bias binding in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place binding with armhole edge right sides together and stitch. Fold binding to the wrong side, clip seam allowances and topstitch along the fold to the main piece. Press the seam.
Serge the hem allowance of the dress, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
Make buttonholes on the right and left front plackets. Sew on main and inner buttons.

V-Neck Double-Breasted Flared Dress

When To Wear

Key Design Features

Level Of Difficulty

Fabric Recommendations

Additional Supplies

Cutter's Must

Sewing Instructions

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