Tilly and the Buttons Nell Blouse and Dress

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?

SIZE RANGE - UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 

SKILL LEVEL - Confident beginner

MODEL GARMENT SIZES - Sinead (green blouse and navy dress) is wearing a size 9 (UK 22). Man Yee (yellow dress and pink blouse) is wearing a size 2 (UK 8). 

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 above + 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

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