The Sheath Dress is a gorgeously draped garment with 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.

New to sewing? No worries! With minimal pieces to cut out and the option to create a looser fit without the elastic waist, this is a dress you’ll love to wear year-round.

Suggested Fabrics

Lightweight to medium weight fabrics is perfect for this pretty dress. Not suitable for stripes, diagonals or plaids. Always allow extra fabric to match one-way designs.

UK sizes 8-18

Supplies Needed

Fabric (at least 128cm wide), thread, 40cm/16″ invisible zip, 1 metre elastic (max 25mm wide).

What’s included

• Pattern printed on high-quality 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
• All of this is encased in a big, beautiful re-closeable envelope!

Don’t want to wait for the postman? The Sheath Dress is available in a digital version. You will be redirected to this product in our Etsy shop.