Buy the Asteri Button-down Dress and Vest sewing pattern from Named. The Asteri pattern includes two options: an elegant sleeveless midi dress and a stylish vest top. Both are unlined and feature a princess cut, V-neck, and button front.

The dress has discreet in-seam side pockets. Waist pleats give volume to the dress’s pencil skirt, while the split back hem ensures comfort.

The vest features distinctive patch pockets on the hips, and has a buckled tab at the back waist for adjusting ease.

Sizes: 32-56 (EU) | This pattern has been drafted for a 172 cm (5’8″) tall person.

Level:Intermediate

Suitable Fabric:

For either variation, choose a light to medium-weight non-stretch fabric with low drape. Avoid heavy fabrics, as theymake the garment more difficult to sew. Various linen andcotton fabrics are well suited to this garment.

Fabric Requirements:

The fabric requirements include a 5% allowance for shrinkage. Note that the fabric consumption may be greater for fabrics with a pattern and for fabrics that need to be cut in one direction.

Dress: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 170 – 240 cm (1 7/8 – 2 5/8 yd) // 115 cm (45″) wide fabric: 225 – 335 cm (2 1/2 – 3 5/8 yd).

Vest: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 110 – 175 cm (1 1/4 – 1 7/8 yd) // 115 cm (45″) wide fabric: 155 – 210 cm (1 3/4 – 2 1/4 yd).

Supplies:

Dress: 140 cm (1 1/2 yd) of fusible interfacing; ten 12-18 mm (1/2″-3/4″) buttons // Vest: 95 cm (1 yd) of fusible interfacing; four 12-18 mm (1/2″-3/4″) buttons; one 3 cm (1 1/8″) slide buckle.