The Sheath Dress - The Avid Seamstress

The Sheath Dress is a gorgeous dress that you will want to make again and again in a variety of fabrics. This dress has a flattering round neckline, elasticated waist and an invisible zip at the back. Your options are endless; make this dress with short or mid length sleeves, with inner pockets or without.

View A has an inner pockets.
View B outer pockets.

Adult Pattern sizes - UK 6 - UK 22

Suggested Fabrics:

Lightweight to medium weight fabrics are perfect for this pretty dress.

Not suitable for stripes, diagonals or plaids.

Always allow extra fabric to match one way designs.

Supplies Needed:

Fabric, thread, 40cm/16" invisible zip, 1 meter elastic (max 25mm wide).

What's included:

• Pattern printed on high quality white pattern paper

• Beautiful step by step instruction booklet

• Guide on taking your measurements

• Fabric and Sewing basics help card

• Sewing Terms Demystified card

• Checklist card to ensure you have covered everything before starting your project

• Information on The Avid Seamstress