• Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern
  • Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern
  • Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern
  • Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern
  • Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern
  • Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern
  • Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern
  • Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern
  • Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern
  • Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern
  • Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern
  • Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern
  • Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern
  • Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern
  • Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern
  • Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern
  • Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern
  • Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern
  • Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern
  • Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern
  • Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern
  • Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern
  • Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern

Nell Blouse and Dress Pattern

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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

Pattern: 1045 

Sizes: US 2-30

Skill Level: Confident beginners

Notions: Thread, (1yd) iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric),10-15mm (⅜-⅝in) 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

Suggested Fabrics: 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.

Fabric Requirements: 

140CM (56IN) WIDE

Straight Blouse:

  • sizes 1-6 1.8m (2yd)
  • sizes 7-11 2.1m (3 3/8yd)
  • sizes 12-15  2.6m (2 7/8yd)

Peplum Blouse:

  • sizes 1-6 1.8m (2yd)
  • sizes 7-11 2.3m (2 ½yd)
  • sizes 12-15  2.7m (3yd)

Knee Length Dress:

  • sizes 1-6 2.4m (2 5/8yd)
  • sizes 7-11 2.9m (3 1/4yd)
  • sizes 12-15  3.3m(3 5/8yd)

Midi Dress:

  • sizes 1-6 2.9m (3 1/4yd)
  • sizes 7-11 3.3m (3 5/8yd)
  • sizes 12-15  3.8m (4 1/8yd)

115CM (45IN) WIDE

Straight Blouse:

  • sizes 1-4 2.2m (2 1/2yd)
  • sizes 5-8 2.4m (2 5/8yd)
  • sizes 9-12 2.6m (2 7/8yd)
  • sizes 13-15 2.7m (3yd)

Peplum Blouse:

  • sizes 1-4 2.2m (2 1/2yd)
  • sizes 5-8 2.6m (2 7/8yd)
  • sizes 9-12 3m (3 1/4yd)
  • sizes 13-15: Wider Fabric Needed

Knee Length Dress:

  • sizes 1-4 2.8m (2 1/8yd)
  • sizes 5-8 3.2m (3 ½yd)
  • sizes 9-12 3.9m (41/4yd)
  • sizes 13-15: Wider Fabric Needed

Midi Dress:

  • sizes 1-4 3.3m (3 5/8yd)
  • sizes 5-8 3.6m (4yd)
  • sizes 9-12 4.6m (5yd)
  • sizes 13-15: Wider Fabric Needed

 

 

SIZES (BODY MEASUREMENTS)

PATTERN SIZE BUST WAIST HIP
1 (UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34) 76cm (30in) 61cm (24in) 84cm (33in)
2 (UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36) 81cm (32in) 66cm (26in) 89cm (35in)
3 (UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38) 86.5cm (34in) 71cm (28in) 94cm (37in)
4 (UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40) 91.5cm (36in) 76cm (30in) 99cm (39in)
5 (UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42) 96.5cm (38in) 81cm (32in) 104cm (41in)
6 (UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44) 101.5cm (40in) 86.5cm (34in) 109cm (43in)
7 (UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46) 106.5cm (42in) 91.5cm (36in) 114cm (45in)
8 (UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48) 112cm (44in) 96.5cm (38in) 119.5cm (47in)
9 (UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50) 117cm (46in) 101.5cm (40in) 124.5cm (49in)
10 (UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52) 122cm (48in) 106.5cm (42in) 129.5cm (51in)


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