Description
Closet Core: Nicks Dress and Blouse
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.
Pattern Difficulty: Intermediate
SUGGESTED FABRIC
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
YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (45″/1.14M FABRIC)
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.
YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (58″/1.5M FABRIC)
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)
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
- 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
