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Nell Blouse + Dress - Tilly And The Buttons
  • Nell Blouse + Dress - Tilly And The Buttons
  • Nell Blouse + Dress - Tilly And The Buttons
  • Nell Blouse + Dress - Tilly And The Buttons
  • Nell Blouse + Dress - Tilly And The Buttons
  • Nell Blouse + Dress - Tilly And The Buttons
  • Nell Blouse + Dress - Tilly And The Buttons

  • Nell Blouse + Dress - Tilly And The Buttons

  • Sewing Pattern
  • £18.50

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ONE PATTERN, MULTIPLE ME-MADES

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?

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  • Straight blouse, peplum blouse, knee-length or midi-length gathered dress
  • Relaxed fit bodice with bust darts
  • V neckline finished with a facing
  • Choice of button-front opening or faux bow ties with hidden snaps
  • Four sleeve options: short and straight, bracelet-length, flutter, or lined puffball
  • Optional patch pockets on the bodice or skirt

SKILL LEVEL - Confident Beginner

PATTERN SUPPORT - Need extra help sewing Nell? Take Tilly's online workshop! 

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). Rita (blue dress) is wearing a size 10 (UK 24).

We label our sewing pattern sizes with generic numbers from 1 to 15. Please measure your bust, waist, and hips to determine which size(s) fit you best. The pattern instructions include a link to an article on fitting tips to help you tailor the pattern to your unique shape, including how to combine multiple sizes.

Size range: UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

  BODY MEASUREMENTS
SIZE BUST WAIST HIP
1
UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34 / AUS 6		 76cm
(30in)		 61cm
(24in)		 84cm
(33in)
2
UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36 / AUS 8		 81cm
(32in)		 66cm
(26in)		 89cm
(35in)
3
UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38 / AUS 10		 86.5cm
(34in)		 71cm
(28in)		 94cm
(37in)
4
UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40 / AUS 12		 91.5cm
(36in)		 76cm
(30in)		 99cm
(39in)
5
UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42 / AUS 14		 96.5cm
(38in)		 81cm
(32in)		 104cm
(41in)
6
UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44 / AUS 16		 101.5cm
(40in)		 86.5cm
(34in)		 109cm
(43in)
7
UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46 / AUS 18		 112cm
(44in)		 94cm
(37in)		 114cm
(45in)
8
UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48 / AUS 20		 117cm
(46in)		 99cm
(39in)		 119.5cm
(47in)
9
UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50 / AUS 22		 122cm
(48in)		 104cm
(41in)		 124.5cm
(49in)
10
UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52 / AUS 24		 127cm
(50in)		 109cm
(43in)		 129.5cm
(51in)
11
UK 26 / US 22 / EUR 54 / AUS 26		 132cm
(52in)		 114cm
(45in)		 134.5cm
(53in)
12
UK 28 / US 24 / EUR 56 / AUS 28		 137cm
(54in)		 119.5cm
(47in)		 139.5cm
(55in)
13
UK 30 / US 26 / EUR 58 / AUS 30		 142cm
(56in)		 124.5cm
(49in)		 144.5cm
(57in)
14
UK 32 / US 28 / EUR 60 / AUS 32		 147cm
(58in)		 129.5cm
(51in)		 150cm
(59in)
15
UK 34 / US 30 / EUR 62 / AUS 34		 152.5cm
(60in)		 134.5cm
(53in)		 155cm
(61in)

 

Supplies

  • Fabric (see below + back of envelope)
  • Matching thread
  • 0.9m (1yd) iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
  • 10-15mm (⅜-⅝in) 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

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.

Fabric Requirements

Lengths listed are for puffball + bracelet sleeve – see notes below for other sleeves.

140cm (56in) wide

Straight blouse:

  • sizes 1-6: 1.8m (2yd) - with any sleeve
  • sizes 7-11: 2.1m (2⅜yd)‡
  • sizes 12-15: 2.6m (2⅞yd)§

Peplum blouse:

  • sizes 1-6: 1.8m (2yd)†
  • sizes 7-11: 2.3m (2½yd)*‡
  • sizes 12-15: 2.7m (3yd)§

Knee-length dress:

  • sizes 1-6: 2.4m (2⅝yd)†
  • sizes 7-11: 2.9m (3¼yd)*‡
  • sizes 12-15: 3.3m (3⅝yd)§

Midi dress:

  • sizes 1-6: 2.9m (3¼yd)†
  • sizes 7-11: 3.3m (3⅝yd)‡
  • sizes 12-15: 3.8m (4⅛yd)§

115cm (45in) wide

Straight blouse:

  • sizes 1-4: 2.2m (2½yd)§
  • sizes 5-8: 2.4m (2⅝yd)§
  • sizes 9-12: 2.6m (2⅞yd)§
  • sizes 13-15: 2.7m (3yd)§

Peplum blouse:

  • sizes 1-4: 2.2m (2½yd)§
  • sizes 5-8: 2.6m (2⅞yd)§
  • sizes 9-12: 3m (3¼yd)§
  • sizes 13-15: wider fabric needed for peplum blouse

Knee-length dress:

  • sizes 1-4: 2.8m (3⅛yd)§
  • sizes 5-8: 3.2m (3½yd)§
  • sizes 9-12: 3.9m (4¼yd)§
  • sizes 13-15: wider fabric needed for dress versions

Midi dress:

  • sizes 1-4: 3.3m (3⅝yd)§
  • sizes 5-8: 3.6m (4yd)§
  • sizes 9-12: 4.6m (5yd)§
  • sizes 13-15: wider fabric needed for dress versions

*0.3m (⅓yd) less for flutter sleeve | †0.4m (½yd) less for flutter sleeve | ‡0.5m (⅝yd) less for short straight sleeve | §0.5m (⅝yd) less for flutter +
short straight sleeve

 

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