Nicks Dress + Blouse Sewing Pattern

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 (0-20 SIZE RANGE)

View A (Dress)

• 45" (1.15 m): Sizes 0-14: 5.5 yd (5 m), Sizes 16-20 = n/a*
• 58" (1.5 m): Sizes 0-6: 5 yd (4.5 m), Sizes 8-20 = 5.25 yd (4.75 m)

View B (Tunic)

• 45" (1.15 m): Sizes 0-6: 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes 8-14 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m), Sizes 16-20 = n/a*
• 58" (1.5 m): Sizes 0-20: 2.25 yd (2 m)

View C (Blouse)

• 45" (1.15 m): Sizes 0-12: 2.5 yd (2.25 m), Sizes 14 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 16-20 = n/a*
• 58" (1.5 m): Sizes 0-10: 1.75 yd (1.5 m), Sizes 12-18 = 2 yd (1.75 m), Sizes 20 = 2.25 yd (2 m)

YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (14-32 SIZE RANGE)

View A (Dress)

• 45" (1.15 m): Sizes 14-16: 5.75 yd (5.25 m), Sizes 18-32 = n/a*
• 58" (1.5 m): Sizes 14-24: 5.75 yd (5.25 m), Sizes 26-32 = 6 yd (5.5 m)

View B (Tunic)

• 45" (1.15 m): Sizes 14-16: 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 18-32 = n/a*
• 58" (1.5 m): Sizes 0-20: 2.25 yd (2 m)

View C (Blouse)

• 45" (1.15 m): Sizes 14-20: 3 yd (2.75 m), Sizes 22-32 =3.25 yd / 3 m
• 58" (1.5 m): Sizes 14-18: 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes 20-30 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m)

* Select sizes will not be able to use 45" fabric without rotating pattern pieces.

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

Sewing level: Confidant beginner