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: Intermediate
Size Range: 0-20
Suggested Fabrics
The Nicks Dress and Blouse shines in a variety of light to midweight wovens with moderate drape. 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.
Fabric requirements
View A: 45″ (1.15 m) wide fabric (sizes 0-14 only): 5.25 – 5.5 yd (4.75 – 5 m) // 58″ (1.5 m) wide fabric: 4.75 – 5.25 yd (4.25 – 4.75 m).
View B: 45″ (1.15 m) wide fabric (sizes 0-14 only): 2.25 – 2.5 yd (2 – 2.25 m) // 58″ (1.5 m) wide fabric: 2.25 yd (2 m).
View C: 45″ (1.15 m) wide fabric (sizes 0-14 only): 2.25 – 2.75 yd (2 – 2.5 m) // 58″ (1.5 m) wide fabric: 1.5 – 2.25 yd (1.25 – 2 m).
Trim/Notions
View A: 2 yd (2 m) of 1/2″ (13 mm) wide elastic
Views A and B: five 1/2″ (12 mm) buttons
View C: 1/2 yd (0.5 m) of 1/2″ (13 mm) wide elastic; 10″ x 10″ (25 cm x 25 cm) lightweight interfacing.
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Please note all patterns are physical paper patterns. Opened/used patterns are final sale. Closet Core's extended size range patterns (sizes 14-32) are available in PDF form only, please visit their website!
