Named Asteri Button-down Dress and Vest

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.

Sewing level: Intermediate

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Note if purchasing copy shop printing: One of the pattern pieces has been split (to fit on the A0 sheet) and will need to be joined together.

Suggested fabrics: For either variation, choose a light to medium-weight non-stretch fabric with low drape. Avoid heavy fabrics, as they make the garment more difficult to sew. Various linen and cotton 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).

Sizing: EU 32 – 56 (approx. UK 6 – 28, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

This pattern has been drafted for a 172 cm (5'8") tall person.

Notions: 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.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (45 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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