Asymmetric Pleated Fan Collar Long Sleeve Sheath Dress

Name: Asymmetric Pleated Fan Collar Long Sleeve Sheath Dress
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5981
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5981

This women's sewing pattern creates an elegant sheath dress, distinguished by its unique asymmetric pleated fan collar and tailored long sleeves. Designed for medium-stretch knit fabrics, it offers a sophisticated look suitable for professional settings, evening gatherings, or stylish everyday wear. Make it to your own measurements or in standard sizes for a refined addition to your wardrobe.

Tech. Description

Asymmetric Pleated Fan Collar Long Sleeve Sheath Dress

Introducing a women's sewing pattern for an elegant knit sheath dress, distinguished by a high collar, an asymmetric pleated fan yoke on the front and long sleeves with pleated hems.

When To Wear

This dress is designed for a sophisticated look, making it an ideal choice for:

Professional Settings: Its refined silhouette and unique neckline detail make it ideal for the workplace or business meetings.
Evening & Social Gatherings: a sophisticated choice for dinners, parties, or cultural events.
Stylish Everyday Wear: Perfect for those who seek elegance and comfort in their daily wardrobe.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a flattering sheath silhouette in knit fabric, gently fitted through the body with front darts.

Neckline & Collar: a high folded collar set into the front neckline, with the back neckline simply turned under and topstitched.

Front Detail: an asymmetric double-layer yoke laid over the front, folded into a fan of pleats running from the right side up towards the left shoulder, with one decorative button at the collar.

Sleeves: long set-in sleeves with pleats at the lower edge, each trimmed with a decorative button.

Back: Features a clean center back seam for a tailored fit.

Hem: a straight hemline falling just above the knee.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Involves working with knit fabrics, precise pleating and topstitching of the asymmetric yoke, and pleated sleeve hems.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose medium-stretch knit fabrics that offer both comfort and drape:

Medium-stretch knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers

Additional Supplies

3 buttons

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
Back – 2 pieces
Front – 1 piece
Sleeve – 2 pieces
Yoke – 2 pieces
Collar – 1 piece

Tip: Knit fabric pieces should be sewn with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. The hem allowance should be topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine to maintain elasticity. Alternatively, pieces can be sewn directly on a 3- or 4-thread serger.

Sewing Instructions

Mark and stitch the darts on the Front. Trim the dart excess with a serger. Fold the Collar in half lengthwise, wrong sides together, and press. Stitch the Collar to the front neckline.
Place the Yoke pieces right sides together and stitch along the long straight edge and the large semicircular edge. Trim the seam allowances, clip the curves, turn right side out, and press. Place the yoke on the front and baste it along the armhole edge and the right shoulder edge. Fold the pleats on the yoke according to the markings, with the inner folds of the pleats directed upwards towards the left shoulder. Topstitch the inner fold of each pleat to the front along the markings on the Front piece. It is best to fold and topstitch the pleats starting from the right side seam.
Stitch the center back seam. Stitch the shoulder seams of the back and front (on the back, the shoulder seam allowance is 1.5 cm longer than on the front). Press the seam allowances towards the back and serge.
Stitch the side seams, serge, and press towards the back.
On the Sleeve, clip the seam allowance from the lower corner to mark "o". Mark and fold the pleats on the sleeve, with the pleat folds directed upwards. Baste the pleats along the edge. Stitch the seam from mark "o" down to the lower edge. Serge and press the seam. Stitch the sleeve seam, serge, and press. Set the sleeves into the armholes. Serge and press the seam.
Serge the hem edge of the dress, the back neckline edge, and the lower edge of the sleeves. Turn to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.
Sew on the buttons according to the markings on the yoke and the sleeves.

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Asymmetric Pleated Fan Collar Long Sleeve Sheath Dress

When To Wear

Key Design Features

Level Of Difficulty

Fabric Recommendations

Additional Supplies

Cutter's Must

Sewing Instructions

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