Elena blouse/dress pattern (34-56)
(For the PDF format: after your purchase, you will receive directly in your email box the download link)
The instructions are in English and French.
A blouse or dress with a V-neck at the front, and 3/4 balloon sleeves slightly gathered on the shoulders. At the level of the back, there is a pretty knot on a long fold.
A PATTERN IN PDF or PAPER FORMAT
The pattern is available in pdf OR in paper format. The seam allowances are included (1 cm (⅜”)) .
If you opt for the pdf format, after your purchase you can download :
- 28-page pdf file to assemble (A4 or US letter / print at home),
- 15-page pdf file to assemble (A3 / print at copyshop),
- 3-page pdf file (A0 format / print at copyshop),
- printing & assembly tips (in English and in French),
- an instruction guide for sewing the blouse/dress (you will find about fifty illustrations to explain the step by step, QR codes to explanatory videos for some technical points, or tips to sew better),
- a pattern grading guide (in English and in French).
If you choose the paper format you will receive a printed folder with :
- A detailed instruction booklet (you'll find about 50 illustrations to explain the step by step, QR codes to explanatory videos for some technical points, or tips for better sewing),
- The pattern board (no overlapping pieces) in real size.
SUPPLIES
To make this blouse or dress, you'll need:
- Fabric (55'' wide):
- for the blouse version:
- sizes 34 to 46: 1.6 m (1 ¾ y)
- sizes 48 to 56: 2.3 m (2 ⅝ y)
- for the dress version:
- sizes 34 to 46: 1.8 m (2 y)
- sizes 48 to 56: 2.8 m (3 ⅛ yards)
- For this pattern, I recommend using fabric with a fluid drape such as viscose, tencel, chiffon, or even a polyester crepe.
- 45 cm (18”) of fusible interfacing.
- OPTIONAL: 10 cm (4”) of a cotton poplin fabric or similar. This bit of fabric can be used to make the bow at the back. A fabric such as cotton poplin has the advantage of being a bit stiffer without adding bulk and the bow will keep its shape better. If you choose this option, cut only pieces G and H in this fabric.
SIZES
The Elena blouse/dress pattern is available in sizes 34 to 56.
To help you choose the right size, you’ll find below the finished garment measurements:
SKILL LEVEL
Skill level: intermediate (3/5)