Sheath dress

• Back2×, 31 by 108 cm
• Front1× on fold, 29 by 109 cm

• Height168.0 cm
• Bust92.0 cm
• Waist76.0 cm
• Hip101.0 cm
• Neck37.2 cm
• Back length (nape to waist)40.6 cm
• Front length (neck point to waist)45.4 cm
• Bust point depth28.0 cm
• Shoulder to shoulder38.2 cm
• Waist to hip21.0 cm
• Arm length60.1 cm
• Bicep29.4 cm

• Bust ease12.0
• Waist ease12.0
• Hip ease5.0
• Length from nape100.0
• Armhole drop0.0
• Shoulder ease2.0
• Neck widening1.0
• Extra front neck drop1.0
• Centre back suppression2.0
• Hem taper at side2.0
• Back vent18.0

• Finished bust104.0
• Back · armhole · front width19.5
• Waist darts4.0
• Finished hip106.0
• Length from nape100.0
• Armhole total50.2
• Neckline ½24.6

1. Cut and markCut every piece with the grain arrow parallel to the selvedge. Transfer the notches, the dart points and the marks with tailor's chalk or a short snip into the seam allowance.
2. DartsSew each dart from the wide end to the point, the last stitches right on the fold. Tie the threads at the point, do not backstitch. Press waist darts towards the centre, bust darts downwards.
3. ShouldersSew the shoulder seams, the back eased onto the front. Press open.
4. ZipSew the centre back seam up to the zip mark and insert an invisible zip.
5. NecklineFinish the neckline with a facing or bias binding.
6. Side seamsSew the side seams, matching the notches. Press open.
7. HemTurn up the hem twice and stitch, or catch it by hand.

• 110 cm wide2.3 m
• 140 cm wide1.3 m
• 150 cm wide1.3 m

Estimated from the pieces laid out with seam allowance, grain along the selvedge. Add more for matching checks or stripes. The editor shows the layout.