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I am sharing the pattern for another office ready dress – the V neckline sheath dress inspired by the owner of the blog 30 Dresses in 30 Days.
This dress features a V neckline which is not too deep to ensure the dress is modest enough for professional setting. Although it is a basic piece, the dress gives the wearer the feeling of a confidence and power. I can imagine the office lady wearing this in an important meeting with clients – mixing it with neat hair updo, document files and black high heels – and impress the people in the meeting room. Or if you want to soften the image of a powerful woman, let your hair fall on your shoulder in soft curls, just like the girl in the image did.
One reason that inspire me to make the pattern for this dress is its color. I love cobalt blue. It is the royal color which gives the wearer the feeling of superiority and confidence. It is also not too bright, not too bold to make you look out of place in a serious professional event. Of course, if you prefer another color, just go with it. I am sure this baby will be great in almost any color!
This dress pattern has a straight skirt. If you prefer a pencil design, narrow down the side seams, starting from the fullest part of the hip (marked with notches) down to hemline. It is a really quick modification, mark a point at the hemline at the desired width of skirt hemline and draw a straight line (the red lines) from the hip notch to the marked point. Then redraw the seam allowance (the blue lines) and cut the pieces. You can see in the demonstration below:
The pattern is created in pdf format using A4 paper. I can also create the pattern in other paper sizes (A0 to A4, Letter, Tabloid), so please inform me if you need them.
Not sure how to print and cut the patterns? Check the guide here.
Do you want to add side seam pockets to the pattern for additional convenience? Just go ahead because it is too easy, just follow the quick instruction here.
Again, happy sewing! I look forward to seeing your masterpiece!
XOXO
Tiên the Little Sewist
Cutting instruction:
After taping down all the pages following the instruction, the overall layout of the pattern pieces is much like this (the arrangement of pattern pieces will vary a bit with sizes because I want to utilize all space to result in least pages):
The cutting instruction is for the dress with facings. If you choose to sew the dress with bias binding, skip the front facing and back facing pieces. If you choose to sew the dress with bodice lining, skip the facing pieces and cut a set of front and back pieces in lining fabric.
A. Front Skirt - 1pcs
B. Back Skirt - 2pcs
C. Sleeve - 2pcs
D. Front - 1pcs
E. Back - 2pcs
F. Front Facing - 1pcs
G. Back Facing - 2pcs
Download links for the dress:
Check for your size in the Size Chart before downloading. Not finding your size? Comment your height, bust – waist – hip measurements in the comment box below and I will send you the custom-made pattern for you!
Are there any instructions for sewing this pattern?
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