Nicks Dress + Blouse Pattern

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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Closet Core Patterns drafts patterns in three different size ranges, depending on the design. To look at our size charts, go to: https://closetcorepatterns.com/pages/size-chart

Please note that older patterns may only be available in sizes 0-20.

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

Video tutorials

View all sewing tutorials, videos and blog posts about this pattern here.

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