Neve

Make Neve, a sleeveless V-neck A-line dress sewing pattern with a clean, understated silhouette. Designed with a loose lining, invisible centre-back zip, inseam pockets and a neatly finished hem band facing, Neve combines simple lines with considered construction and professional finishing.

Choose between two lengths: a shorter, above-the-knee version or a longer midi length. The gently flared A-line shape creates an easy, comfortable fit while retaining a polished silhouette that can be dressed up or down.

Neve is designed for woven fabrics and can be made in a wide variety of weights and textures. Sew it in lightweight linen or cotton for warm weather, or choose a fine wool, bouclé or a heavier woven fabric to create an autumn or winter version that can be layered over a roll neck and worn with tights.

The clean shape also makes Neve an excellent canvas for experimenting with fabric, colour and texture while learning professional dressmaking techniques.

What will you learn?
– How to construct and line a sleeveless dress
– Creating a clean V-neckline
– Inserting an invisible centre-back zip
– Lining an invisible zip
– Constructing inseam pockets
– Working with a loose lining
– Finishing a dress with a hem band facing
– Creating professional internal finishes

What’s included:
– Digital layered PDF sewing pattern (A0 & A4/US Letter)
– 57-page step-by-step photographic instruction book
– Short and midi-length pattern options
– 55-minute complete step-by-step video sew-along
– 24-minute Neve pattern-drafting tutorial
– Additional technique tutorials

Free video tutorials:
Neve is supported by an extensive collection of free video tutorials, including a 55-minute step-by-step sew along video taking you through the complete sewing process, alongside a 24-minute pattern-drafting tutorial exploring how to draft the Neve dress. Additional tutorials cover techniques including alternative pocket construction and thread chains.
– Sew a Professional A-Line Dress with Lining
– Drafting the Neve Dress
– Professional In Seam Pockets

Skill level & requirements:
– Skill Level: Advanced Beginner – suitable for confident beginners who have completed a few sewing projects and are ready to develop their skills. Neve introduces techniques including an invisible zip, V-neck construction, inseam pockets, a loose lining and hem band facing, with detailed instructions and a full step-by-step video to guide you through the construction.
– Techniques used: V-neck construction, invisible zip insertion, inseam pockets, lining, hem band facing
– Exterior fabric recommendations: Linen, cotton, fine wool, bouclé tweed or similar woven fabrics
– Lining recommendations: Lightweight lining fabrics such as silk charmeuse, silk habotai, cotton poplin or cotton voile
– Notions: thread | 55cm (22″) invisible zipper | lightweight woven fusible interfacing

Is this pattern right for you?
This pattern is ideal if you:
– Want a versatile dress that can be worn throughout the year
– Enjoy clean, understated silhouettes
– Want to develop professional lining and finishing techniques
– Want to learn or practise inserting an invisible zip
– Like patterns that can look very different depending on fabric choice
– Want the option of both a shorter and midi-length dress

Not recommended if:
– This is your first sewing project
– You are looking for a close-fitting or highly shaped dress
– You prefer working exclusively with stretch fabrics

Before you buy
To help you choose the correct size and fabric before purchasing, you can preview the finished garment measurements and fabric requirements below:

Finished Garment Measurements PDF
Size 0-8 (Metric) | Size 0-8 (Imperial)

Fabric Requirements PDF
Size 0-8 (Metric) | Size 0-8 (Imperial)

Instant digital access. Due to the nature of digital products, refunds are not available for change of mind once files have been accessed. Your rights under Australian Consumer Law are not affected.