Plus Size V-Neck Wrap Dress with Patch Pockets

Plus Size V-Neck Wrap Dress with Patch Pockets

Introducing a stylish plus-size dress pattern featuring a sophisticated V-neck wrap bodice, a cinched waistband, and practical patch pockets on a flowing A-line skirt.

When To Wear

This versatile dress is perfect for a variety of settings, offering both comfort and style for:

• Casual Chic: Ideal for everyday outings, brunches, or relaxed gatherings with a polished look.
• Office & Professional: Suitable for work environments where comfort meets smart-casual elegance.
• Travel & Sightseeing: A comfortable yet fashionable choice for exploring new places, easily dressed up or down.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted through the bodice and waist, flowing into a comfortable, gathered A-line skirt.

Neckline: A flattering V-neckline created by the wrap-style front bodice.

Closure: A faux wrap front bodice secured by two visible buttons and one hidden button at the waistband.

Sleeves: Sleeveless design, finished cleanly with bias binding at the armholes.

Pockets: Two generously sized rectangular patch pockets are strategically placed on the lower front skirt.

Back: Features a tailored V-neck bodice with shaping seams, transitioning into a gathered skirt at the waistband.

Waist: A defined, wide waistband provides structure and cinches the waist, separating the bodice from the skirt.

Length: Midi length, gracefully falling below the knee for an elegant and versatile look.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires skills in sewing shaped seams, attaching neck facings, applying bias binding to armholes, gathering fabric, constructing a waistband, and sewing buttonholes & buttons.

Fabric Recommendations

For optimal drape and comfort, consider:

• Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers.

Additional Supplies

• Fusible interfacing;
• 2 buttons;
• 1 hidden button.

Plus Size V-Neck Wrap Dress with Patch Pockets

Fabric Recommendations

Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers.

Additional Supplies

• Fusible interfacing;
• 2 buttons;
• 1 hidden button.

Cutter’s Must

From main fabric:

1. Center back – 1 piece on fold
2. Side back – 2 pieces
3. Back waistband – 1 piece
4. Lower back – 1 piece on fold
5. Center front – 2 pieces
6. Side front – 2 pieces
7. Front waistband – 2 pieces
8. Lower front – 2 pieces
9. Pocket – 2 pieces
10. Front neckline facing – 2 pieces
11. Back neckline facing – 1 piece

From fusible interfacing:

1. Front neckline facing – 2 pieces
2. Back neckline facing – 1 piece

Important Information

First of all, print the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width may be from 90 cm to 150 cm) in order to determine how much material you will need (do not forget to consider paired and symmetrical pieces).

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches – they must match.

Sewing Instructions

1. Interface the pieces with fusible interfacing.
2. Stitch the shaped seams of the upper back, press seam allowances toward the center, finish.
3. Stitch the shaped seams of the upper front, press seam allowances toward the center and finish.
4. Stitch shoulder seams, press seam allowances toward the back and finish.
5. Stitch shoulder seams of the neckline facings, press seam allowances open. Finish the outer edge. Place the facing and the garment right sides together and stitch the neckline edge. Clip seam allowances on curves, turn the pieces right side out, straighten, press. Secure the facing to the main garment at the shoulder seams.
6. Cut (if not ready-made) a bias strip 4 cm wide and length equal to the armhole length + 4 cm. Fold the bias strip lengthwise in the middle with the right side outward and press. Place the strip to the armhole edge from the right side and stitch, fold the strip to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold onto the main piece.
7. Stitch side seams of the upper part, press seam allowances toward the back and finish.
8. Along the upper edge of the lower back, sew a line with a loose upper thread and gather. Stitch the waistband to the lower back, press seam allowances upward, finish.
9. Along the upper edge of the lower front, sew a line with a loose upper thread and gather. Stitch the waistband to the lower front, press seam allowances upward, finish.
10. Stitch side seams of the lower part, press seam allowances toward the back and finish.
11. Finish the seam allowance of the upper edge of the pocket, press to the wrong side and topstitch. Finish the side and lower edges of the pocket, press to the wrong side. Place the pocket according to markings on the lower part and topstitch.
12. Finish the edge of the integrated facing of the lower front. Stitch the upper and lower parts of the garment, enclosing the upper front with the integrated facing, press seam allowances toward the waistband and finish. Turn the pieces right side out, straighten, press.
13. Finish the lower edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
14. On the right front, make a buttonhole; on the left front, sew a button. Make a buttonhole on the left front, sew the inner button. Sew the decorative button.