Color Block Asymmetric V-Neck Sheath Dress

Name: Color Block Asymmetric V-Neck Sheath Dress
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5977
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5977

A knee-length women's sheath dress for low- to medium-stretch knit fabric in two contrasting colours. A contrast upper front crosses the bodice diagonally to form a wrap-look V-neck, a contrast upper back is cut on a diagonal line, and one sleeve is in the contrast colour. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: low- to medium-stretch knit fabric of natural or blended fibres, in two contrasting colours.

Tech. Description

Color Block Asymmetric V-Neck Sheath Dress

When To Wear

At the office in autumn and winter, on its own or under a jacket.
Everyday wear with boots or flat shoes.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted sheath, shaped by a dart on the front and the stretch of the fabric.

Length: Knee length.

Neckline: Asymmetric V. The neck edge of the contrast upper front is turned under and topstitched before it is joined to the front; the rest of the neckline is then turned and topstitched, the stitching continuing along the seam that joins the upper front to the front.

Front: One main front with a centre front seam, slashed between the marked lines in its upper part, and a dart; the contrast upper front is set along a curved diagonal seam.

Sleeves: Narrow, set-in, one-piece; the right sleeve is cut from the contrast fabric, the left from the main fabric.

Back: Left and right backs joined by a centre back seam, with a contrast upper back attached along a diagonal seam.

Finishing: Seams sewn with a stretch or narrow zigzag stitch or on an overlocker; hems and neckline topstitched with a twin needle or coverstitch.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Few pieces and no fastenings; the care points are the slashed centre front seam, the curved diagonal seams and keeping the knit edges from stretching.

Fabric Recommendations

Low- to medium-stretch knit fabric of natural or blended fibres, in two contrasting colours.

Additional Supplies

Contrast knit fabric (upper front, upper back, right sleeve)
Twin needle or coverstitch machine for the hems

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:

Left Back – 1 piece
Right Back – 1 piece
Front – 1 piece
Sleeve (left) – 1 piece

From contrast fabric:

Upper Back – 1 piece
Upper Front – 1 piece
Sleeve (right) – 1 piece

Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics should be stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle or coverstitch machine to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker.

Sewing Instructions

Stitch the center back seam joining the Left Back and Right Back. Press seam allowances to the left side and serge. Stitch the Upper Back to the back, press seam allowances upwards and serge.
Mark the dart and the center seam on the Front. In the upper part, cut along the middle between the marked center seam lines, then stitch the center seam. Press seam allowances to the left side and serge. Stitch the dart, press.
Serge the neckline edge of the Upper Front. Fold the allowance to the wrong side, press and topstitch.
Stitch the shoulder seams of the back and front (on the right side, the shoulder seam allowance of the back is 1.5 cm longer than the shoulder seam of the front). Press seam allowances towards the back and serge.
Stitch the Upper Front to the Front. Press seam allowances downwards and serge.
Serge the neckline edge of the back and front. Fold the allowance to the wrong side, press and topstitch, continuing the stitching along the seam joining the Upper Front to the Front.
Stitch the side seams of the back and front. Serge seam allowances and press towards the back.
Stitch the sleeve seams. Serge seam allowances and press.
Set the sleeves into the armholes, matching notches. Serge seam allowances and press.
Serge the bottom edge of the garment and the bottom edge of the sleeve. Fold to the wrong side, press and topstitch.