Named Helmi Trench Blouse & Tunic Dress

The Helmi pattern includes two variations with details you can mix and match! The straight-cut blouse has elements from the classic trench coat, such as the cape and sleeve straps. The rounded collar and slightly curved hem with slits add a touch of soft femininity. The more streamlined tunic variation is also straight-cut and has a simple stand-up collar, half sleeves, and a curved hem. Both variations have a discreet and elegant hidden button placket.

FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS

For both variations, choose a light weight or medium weight non-stretch shirting. Your fabric can either be drapey, such as rayon or crepe, or a bit sturdier, such as linen. If your fabric is coarse, choose a light and slippery lining fabric to line the cape with.

MATERIALS

 

• Blouse: Fusible interfacing, 95 cm (1 yd)
• Blouse: Small buttons, 7 pcs
• Blouse: 3 cm (1 1/8”) D-rings, 4 pcs
• Dress: Fusible interfacing, 10 cm (1/8 yd)
• Dress: Small buttons, 6 pcs
  

  FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

  

  Size EUR/US/UK

  Unit

  32/0/4

  34/2/6

  36/4/8

  38/6/10

  40/8/12

  42/10/14

  44/12/16

  46/14/18

  48/16/20

  50/18/22

  52/20/24

  54/22/26

  56/24/28

  Blouse

  Fabric width 150 cm	cm	150	150	150	155	155	160	165	190	200	205	215	215	230
  Fabric width 115 cm	cm	205	235	240	245	255	280	285	290	295	300	310	320	325
  Fabric width 60"	yd	1 5/8	1 5/8	1 5/8	1 5/8	1 3/4	1 3/4	1 3/4	2 1/8	2 1/4	2 1/4	2 3/8	2 3/8	2 1/2
  Fabric width 45"	yd	2 1/4	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 3/4	3 1/8	3 1/8	3 1/8	3 1/4	3 1/4	3 3/8	3 1/2	3 1/2

  Cape lining

  Fabric width 150 cm	cm	40	40	40	40	45	45	45	45	45	45	50	50	50
  Fabric width 115 cm	cm	40	40	40	40	45	45	45	50	55	60	60	65	65
  Fabric width 60"	yd	3/8	3/8	3/8	3/8	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2
  Fabric width 45"	yd	3/8	3/8	3/8	3/8	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/2	5/8	5/8	5/8	3/4	3/4

  Tunic dress

  Fabric width 150 cm	cm	160	165	165	165	165	165	170	170	170	235	240	240	240
  Fabric width 115 cm	cm	215	220	220	250	255	260	265	270	275	280	285	285	290
  Fabric width 60"	yd	1 3/4	1 3/4	1 3/4	1 3/4	1 7/8	1 7/8	1 7/8	1 7/8	1 7/8	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 5/8
  Fabric width 45"	yd	2 3/8	2 3/8	2 3/8	2 3/4	2 3/4	2 7/8	2 7/8	3	3	3	3 1/8	3 1/8	3 1/8

  Note that for patterned or napped fabrics the fabric requirement may be higher.