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.
SKILL LEVEL - Level 2 / 5
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS -
- 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
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
SIZES (BODY MEASUREMENTS)
MEASUREMENTS | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
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BUST (INCHES) | 31″ | 32″ | 33″ | 34″ | 35″ | 36.5″ | 38″ | 40″ | 42″ | 44″ | 46″ |
BUST (CM) | 79cm | 82cm | 84cm | 86cm | 89cm | 93cm | 97cm | 102cm | 107cm | 112cm | 117cm |
WAIST (INCHES) | 24″ | 25″ | 26″ | 27″ | 28″ | 29.5″ | 31″ | 33″ | 35″ | 37″ | 39″ |
WAIST (CM) | 61cm | 64cm | 66cm | 69cm | 71cm | 75cm | 79cm | 84cm | 90cm | 94cm | 99cm |
HIP (INCHES) | 33″ | 34″ | 35″ | 36″ | 37″ | 38.5″ | 40″ | 42″ | 44″ | 46″ | 48″ |
HIP (CM) | 84cm | 86cm | 89cm | 91cm | 94cm | 98cm | 102cm | 107cm | 112cm | 117cm | 122cm |