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. Sizing UK 8-18

What's included in The Avid Seamstress printed patterns:

• 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!

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.

Fabric Requirements:

Please see the FIND YOUR SIZE tab for fabric requirements

You will also need:

• Fabric (at least 128cm wide)
  
• Thread
  
• 40cm/16" invisible zip
  
• 1 metre elastic (max 25mm wide)
  

Ability: Very Easy / Beginner