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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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.
