Nicks Dress and Blouse Closet Core Patterns (Sewing Pattern)
Views: Button front, tiered dress with a comfortable elastic waist (View A) • V-neck, swing tunic and gathered hip tier (View B) • elegant V-neck blouse with a faced neckline (View C)
Features: V-Neck • Gathered shoulder and yoke • Elastic waistband • Slightly puffed sleeve • Long and short sleeve lengths • Tiered skirt with dress length
Fabrics: cotton shirting, batiste, voile, chambray or linen for a more structured outfit. Rayon challis, viscose, silk crepe, chiffon, charmeuse or georgette for something with more drape and movement.
Sizes: Bust: 31" - 46"
Waist: 24" - 39"
Hip: 33" - 48"Notions: View A = 2yds x 1/2 inch wide elastic (2m x 13mm)
View A + B = five 1/2 inch buttons (12mm) View A + B = 10 inch x 10 inch lightweight interfacing (25cm x 25cm)
View A + B = marking tool (Chalk/heat erasable pen), tube turner, or safety pin
View C = 1/2 yd x 1/2 inch wide elastic (45cm x 13mm)Skill level: Confident beginner
What’s in the envelope: Printed pattern + instruction booklet
Inject a little bohemian glamour into your wardrobe with the Nick's Dress and Blouse with it's delicate details, 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.
Why you’ll love it
Flattering cinched waist on dress version
Multiple versions
Dress up or down; pairs perfectly with trainers, pumps or heels
Comfortable fit
Fabric & notions from my shop
- Summer Floral Cotton Poplin - pinks, yellows, reds and green mixed together to create a summery cute print.
- White Voile Cotton Dobby - I would quite like to sew up View B Blouse <3
- Art Gallery Fabric Viscose, Playful Seaweed - bright, drapey and playful indeed. Perfect for making a garment with big visual impact.
- Art Gallery Fabrics Viscose, Everlasting Imprint - a classic black on white print that will go with anything you have in your wardrobe already and layered up can be worn year round.
Beginner Toolbox
- Press cloth (essential for clean fusing)
- Tailor’s ham & seam roll (shape collars/shoulders)
- Measuring tape & seam gauge (accurate facings/turns)
- Heat-erasable pen or tailor’s chalk (mark placements)
- Glass Head Sewing Pins
- Needles + quality thread
- Thread Snips / Seam Ripper / Embroidery Snips
- Sharp scissors /rotary cutter & pattern trace paper
- Clapper (crisp edges after pressing)
- Clear elastic
Returns Policy
As fabrics, elastics, interfacing and continuous zips are cut to order we are unable to offer a refund unless the item is faulty.
If you are not happy with your other unopened purchases you are entitled to a full refund within 30days of purchase, please contact via email to arrange refund. Customer is responsible for your own postage for this
Please Remember
Every care has been taken to ensure all pictures are true to original colours but due to screen differences in brightness/resolution/balance exact match cannot be guaranteed.
Fabrics are sold by half metre and cut in one continuous length of fabric
Additional Information
Notions & tools
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2" (50 mm) elastic for waistband — ~1.5 yd / 1.3 m
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Optional: 1" (25 mm) elastic for cuff hems — ~1 yd / 0.9 m
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Optional: Drawstring cord — ~1.5 yd / 1.3 m + 2 grommets
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Stretch/ballpoint/jersey needles, matching polyester thread
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Marking tool; twin needle (optional) or coverstitch for topstitching
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Care & keeping
Care (finished garment)
Wash cool, line dry or low tumble; press on low-medium heat.
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