Nicks Dress + Blouse Pattern
Nicks Dress + Blouse Pattern
Suggested Fabrics/Notions
Description
Inject a little bohemian glamour into your wardrobe with the Nicks Dress + Blouse. In multiple variations with soft gathering and delicate details, it's satisfying to make and a pleasure to wear.
All views feature a loose-fitting V-necked bodice with a gently gathered shoulder and yoke. The slightly puffed sleeve is gathered at the shoulder; choose between a short sleeve, or a long sleeve with wrist pleats for shaping and an elastic gathered cuff. You may also choose between two interchangeable neckline finishes: a simple facing, or a bias-bound neckline with delicate rouleau button loops and buttons. View A is a button-front dress with a comfortable elastic waist, long or short sleeves, and three gathered skirt tiers. View B is a voluminous swing tunic with a gathered hip tier and long or short sleeves. View C is an elegant blouse with a faced neckline and long or short sleeves.
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Since there is some overlap between our two size ranges, you may be wondering which one to choose. The main difference between the two size ranges is that the 14-32 range is drafted for larger busts with a more pear-shaped lower body. If you fall in one of the overlapping sizes, we suggest determining your cup size first by measuring your full bust and high bust and subtracting one from the other. Each inch difference equals one cup size. If you are a D cup or larger, our 14-32 range will ensure the best fit through the bust. If you are an A/B/C cup through the bust and less pear-shaped, the 0-20 range will be the best option. Downloads for both size ranges are available, be sure to only print the one you wish to use.
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Fabric requirements
Yardage
Sizes 0-20 - 45” / 1.14 m wide
- VIEW A - DRESS ~Sizes 0-14 = 5.5 yd (5 m), Sizes 16-20 = n/a*
- VIEW B - TUNIC ~Sizes 0-6 = 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes 8-14 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m), Sizes 16-20 = n/a*
- VIEW C - BLOUSE ~Sizes 0-12 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m), Sizes 14 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 16-20 = n/a*
- * ~ Select sizes will not be able to use 45" fabric without rotating pattern pieces or piecing the fabric.
Sizes 0-20 - 58” / 1.5 m wide
- VIEW A - DRESS ~Sizes 0-6 = 5 yd (4.5 m), Sizes 8-20 = 5.25 yd (4.75 m)
- VIEW B - TUNIC ~Sizes 0-20 = 2.25 yd (2 m)
- VIEW C - BLOUSE ~Sizes 0-10 = 1.75 yd (1.5 m), Sizes 12-18 = 2 yd (1.75 m), Sizes 18-20 =2.25 yd (2 m)
Sizes 14-32 - 45” / 1.14 m wide
- VIEW A - DRESS ~Sizes 14-16 = 5.75 yd (5.25 m), Sizes 18-32 = n/a*
- VIEW B - TUNIC ~Sizes 14-16 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 18-32 = n/a*
- VIEW C - BLOUSE ~Sizes 14-20 = 3 yd (2.75 m), Sizes 22-32 =3.25 yd (3 m)
- * ~ Select sizes will not be able to use 45" fabric without rotating pattern pieces or piecing the fabric.
Sizes 14-32 - 58” / 1.5 m wide
- VIEW A - DRESS ~ Sizes 14-24 = 5.75 yd (5.25 m), Sizes 26-32 = 6 yd (5.5 m)
- VIEW B - TUNIC ~Sizes 0-20 = 2.25 yd (2 m)
- VIEW C - BLOUSE ~Sizes 14-18 = 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes 20-32 =2.25 yd (2 m)
Suggested fabric type
The Nicks Dress + Blouse shines in a variety of light to midweight wovens with moderate drape. We suggest the following:
For a flowy and ethereal effect, try: rayon challis, viscose, silk crepe, chiffon, charmeuse, or georgette
For more body, try: cotton shirting, batiste, voile, chambray, or linen
Supplies required
- Buttons for View A and B center front opening: 5 x 1/2" (12 mm)
- Elastic for View A waist and sleeve cuffs: 1/2" (13 mm) wide x 2 yard (2 m)
- Elastic for View C sleeve cuffs: 1/2" (13 mm) wide x 1/2 yard (0.5 m)
- Lightweight fusible interfacing for View C facing: 10" x 10" (25 cm x 25 cm)
- Thread in matching colour
- Marking tool
- Tube turner or safety pin
What's included
- Detailed instructions in English and French
- Layered A0 PDF file
- Sizes 0-20: 2 pages
- Sizes 14-32: 3 pages
- Layered A4 PDF file
- Sizes 0-20: 33 pages
- Sizes 14-32: 41 pages
- Projector file
Sewing level
Intermediate
