Closet Core: Nicks Dress and Blouse

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.

Pattern Difficulty: Intermediate

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 (45"/1.14M FABRIC)

VIEW A - DRESS
Sizes 0-14 = 5.5 yd (5 m), Sizes 16-20 = n/a*

VIEW B - TUNIC
Sizes 0-6 = 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes 8-14 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m), Sizes 16-20 = n/a*

VIEW C - BLOUSE
Sizes 0-12 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m), Sizes 14 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 16-20 = n/a*

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

YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (58"/1.5M FABRIC)

VIEW A - DRESS
Sizes 0-6 = 5 yd (4.5 m), Sizes 8-20 = 5.25 yd (4.75 m)

VIEW B - TUNIC
Sizes 0-20 = 2.25 yd (2 m)

VIEW C - BLOUSE
Sizes 0-10 = 1.75 yd (1.5 m), Sizes 12-18 = 2 yd (1.75 m), Sizes 18-20 =2.25 yd (2 m)

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