ONE PATTERN, MULTIPLE ME-MADES

Meet your new favourite sewing pattern! Nell is a timeless, easy-to-wear blouse and dress that will be on regular rotation in your wardrobe. Simple to sew, this mix n match pattern includes four blouse and dress options and four sleeve styles to choose from, plus optional patch pockets and choice of button-front style or on-trend tie opening. The only question is which version will you make first?

• Straight blouse, peplum blouse, knee-length or midi-length gathered dress
• Relaxed fit bodice with bust darts
• V neckline finished with a facing
• Choice of button-front opening or faux bow ties with hidden snaps
• Four sleeve options: short and straight, bracelet-length, flutter, or lined puffball
• Optional patch pockets on the bodice or skirt

SKILL LEVEL– Confident Beginner

SIZE RANGE– UK 6-34 / US 2-30

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS– Light-to medium-weight woven fabrics such as cotton lawn, poplin, chambray, flannel, linen blends, Tencel (lyocell), viscose (rayon). For the puffball sleeve, choose a fabric with body that will hold its shape. The straight sleeve dress could also be made in needlecord or lighter-weight denim.

SUPPLIES

• Fabric (see below + back of envelope)
• Matching thread
• 0.9m (1yd) iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
• 10-15mm (-in) wide buttons or sew-on snaps (for faux tie versions): 6 for straight blouse, 7 for peplum blouse, 10 for knee-length dress, or 11 for midi dress
• Sewing machine and basic tools, incl buttonhole foot

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

140CM (56IN) WIDE

Straight blouse:

• sizes 1-6: 1.8m (2yd) – with any sleeve
• sizes 7-11: 2.1m (2yd)
• sizes 12-15: 2.6m (2yd)

Peplum blouse:

• sizes 1-6: 1.8m (2yd)
• sizes 7-11: 2.3m (2yd)*
• sizes 12-15: 2.7m (3yd)

Knee-length dress:

• sizes 1-6: 2.4m (2yd)
• sizes 7-11: 2.9m (3yd)*
• sizes 12-15: 3.3m (3yd)

Midi dress:

• sizes 1-6: 2.9m (3yd)
• sizes 7-11: 3.3m (3yd)
• sizes 12-15: 3.8m (4yd)

115CM (45IN) WIDE

Straight blouse:

• sizes 1-4: 2.2m (2yd)
• sizes 5-8: 2.4m (2yd)
• sizes 9-12: 2.6m (2yd)
• sizes 13-15: 2.7m (3yd)

Peplum blouse:

• sizes 1-4: 2.2m (2yd)
• sizes 5-8: 2.6m (2yd)
• sizes 9-12: 3m (3yd)
• sizes 13-15: wider fabric needed for peplum blouse

Knee-length dress:

• sizes 1-4: 2.8m (3yd)
• sizes 5-8: 3.2m (3yd)
• sizes 9-12: 3.9m (4yd)
• sizes 13-15: wider fabric needed for dress versions

Midi dress:

• sizes 1-4: 3.3m (3yd)
• sizes 5-8: 3.6m (4yd)
• sizes 9-12: 4.6m (5yd)
• sizes 13-15: wider fabric needed for dress versions

*0.3m (yd) less for flutter sleeve | 0.4m (yd) less for flutter sleeve | 0.5m (yd) less for short straight sleeve | 0.5m (yd) less for flutter +
short straight sleeve

WOMEN’S PATTERN SIZE CHARTS (BODY MEASUREMENTS)

UK 6-24 OR UK 6-20 SIZE RANGE

UK16-34 SIZE RANGE