Minerva Dress Sewing Pattern 2797 – Utility Shirt Dress with Yoke & Pockets
Introducing a digital pattern for the structured shirt dress with tailored yoke, button placket, and utility pockets – Effortless Utility with Everyday Elegance.
WHEN TO WEAR DESIGN 2797
This dress combines practicality with refined shirt-dress style, making it perfect for:
- Daily Wear: Comfortable cut and front fastening make it easy for everyday use.
- Work & Business Casual: Shirt collar, tailored seams, and clean silhouette keep it professional yet relaxed.
- Weekend Outings: Style with boots or sneakers for a functional yet modern look.
KEY DESIGN FEATURES
Silhouette: Straight shirt dress with shaping seams for subtle waist definition.
Collar & Neckline: Classic shirt collar with a stand for structure and balance.
Yoke: Double front yoke with topstitching detail for a casual, utility-inspired finish.
Sleeves: Long sleeves with cuffs, finished with sleeve tabs to secure rolled-up styling.
Pockets: Patch chest pockets with flaps and button closure; slanted welt pockets at the hip.
Front: Full-length button placket with 12 buttons for closure.
Back: Center-back seam and clean shaping lines for balance.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
Intermediate. Accuracy is required when constructing the collar and stand, sewing the welt pockets, and setting in sleeves with tabs and cuffs.
SEAM ALLOWANCES
No seam allowances by default. If the option to add them at €1 is chosen, all seams are 1 cm. Hem allowances: dress hem – 2 cm; sleeve hem – included in cuff attachment.
Please note: A single contour on the pattern pieces means no seam allowances are included. A double contour indicates seam allowances are included.
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A DRESS SEWING PATTERN 2797
Dress-weight fabrics in natural or blended fibers with slight stretch for comfort:
- Cotton twill or fine corduroy (velveteen)
- Stretch poplin or gabardine
- Lightweight denim or chambray
- Blended suiting fabrics with elastane
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
- Fusible interfacing – for collar, stand, button plackets, pocket flaps, and cuffs
- 12 buttons – for front placket, pockets, and sleeve tabs
CUTTER’S MUST FOR A DRESS SEWING PATTERN 2797
From Main Fabric:
- Back – 2 pieces
- Front – 2 pieces
- Sleeves – 2 pieces
- Yoke – 2 pieces
- Right Placket – 1 piece
- Left Placket – 1 piece
- Collar – 2 pieces
- Stand – 2 pieces
- Cuffs – 2 pieces
- Sleeve Tabs – 2 pieces
- Chest Pockets – 2 pieces
- Pocket Flaps – 2 pieces
- Welt Pieces – 2 pieces
From Fusible Interfacing:
- Right Placket – 1 piece
- Left Placket – 1 piece
- Collar – 1 piece
- Stand – 1 piece
- Cuffs – 2 pieces
From Lining Fabric:
- Small Pocket Bag – 2 pieces
- Large Pocket Bag – 2 pieces
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before cutting your fabric, print and lay out the paper patterns according to your fabric width (90–150 cm) to determine yardage. Remember to include paired and symmetrical pieces. Pay special attention to notches – they must align for correct placement of yoke, pockets, and placket.
DRESS SEWING PATTERN 2797 FOR 3D DESIGNERS, CONTRACTORS, AND ADVANCED SEWISTS
DXF AAMA – For 3D designers, fully compatible with most 3D fashion software.
PLT – For contractors, enabling precise cutting layouts.
PDF – Print-at-home format for advanced sewists.
CUSTOM FIT OPTIONS WITH INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENTS OR ASTM SIZES
Pattern 2797 offers both custom sizing based on individual measurements and ASTM US standard sizing:
- Bust: 35 cm to 170 cm
- Low Hip: 35 cm to 190 cm
The drafting software tailors the pattern to your specific dimensions, ensuring ideal fit at the shoulders, bust, and sleeve length—minimizing alterations and enhancing comfort.
