Tilly and the Buttons - Nell Dress and Blouse Sewing Pattern (6-34)
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?
- 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
SIZE RANGE - UK 6-34 / US 2-30
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 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 REQUIREMENTS
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
WOMEN'S PATTERN SIZE CHARTS (BODY MEASUREMENTS)
UK 6-24 OR UK 6-20 SIZE RANGE
| PATTERN SIZE | BUST | WAIST | HIP |
| 1 (UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34) | 76cm (30in) | 61cm (24in) | 84cm (33in) |
| 2 (UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36) | 81cm (32in) | 66cm (26in) | 89cm (35in) |
| 3 (UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38) | 86.5cm (34in) | 71cm (28in) | 94cm (37in) |
| 4 (UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40) | 91.5cm (36in) | 76cm (30in) | 99cm (39in) |
| 5 (UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42) | 96.5cm (38in) | 81cm (32in) | 104cm (41in) |
| 6 (UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44) | 101.5cm (40in) | 86.5cm (34in) | 109cm (43in) |
| 7 (UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46) | 106.5cm (42in) | 91.5cm (36in) | 114cm (45in) |
| 8 (UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48) | 112cm (44in) | 96.5cm (38in) | 119.5cm (47in) |
| 9 (UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50) | 117cm (46in) | 101.5cm (40in) | 124.5cm (49in) |
| 10 (UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52) | 122cm (48in) | 106.5cm (42in) | 129.5cm (51in) |
UK 16-34 SIZE RANGE
| PATTERN SIZE | HIGH BUST | BUST |
|
|
| 6 (UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44) | 96.5cm (38in) | 106.5cm (42in) | 89cm (35in) | 109cm (43in) |
| 7 (UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46) | 101.5cm (40in) | 112cm (44in) | 94cm (37in) | 114cm (45in) |
| 8 (UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48) | 106.5cm (42in) | 117cm (46in) | 99cm (39in) | 119.5cm (47in) |
| 9 (UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50) | 112cm (44in) | 122cm (48in) | 104cm (41in) | 124.5cm (49in) |
| 10 (UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52) | 117cm (46in) | 127cm (50in) | 109cm (43in) | 129.5cm (51in) |
| 11 (UK 26 / US 22 / EUR 54) | 122cm (48in) | 132cm (52in) | 114cm (45in) | 134.5cm (53in) |
| 12 (UK 28 / US 24 / EUR 56) | 127cm (50in) | 137cm (54in) | 119.5cm (47in) | 139.5cm (55in) |
| 13 (UK 30 / US 26 / EUR 58) | 132cm (52in) | 142cm (56in) | 124.5cm (49in) | 144.5cm (57in) |
| 14 (UK 32 / US 28 / EUR 60) | 137cm (54in) | 147cm (58in) | 129.5cm (51in) | 150cm (59in) |
| 15 (UK 34 / US 30 / EUR 62) | 142cm (56in) | 152.5cm (60in) | 134.5cm (53in) | 155cm (61in) |
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Tilly and the Buttons - Nell Dress and Blouse Sewing Pattern (6-34)
Tilly and the Buttons - Nell Dress and Blouse Sewing Pattern (6-34)
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?
- 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
SIZE RANGE - UK 6-34 / US 2-30
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 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 REQUIREMENTS
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
WOMEN'S PATTERN SIZE CHARTS (BODY MEASUREMENTS)
UK 6-24 OR UK 6-20 SIZE RANGE
| PATTERN SIZE | BUST | WAIST | HIP |
| 1 (UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34) | 76cm (30in) | 61cm (24in) | 84cm (33in) |
| 2 (UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36) | 81cm (32in) | 66cm (26in) | 89cm (35in) |
| 3 (UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38) | 86.5cm (34in) | 71cm (28in) | 94cm (37in) |
| 4 (UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40) | 91.5cm (36in) | 76cm (30in) | 99cm (39in) |
| 5 (UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42) | 96.5cm (38in) | 81cm (32in) | 104cm (41in) |
| 6 (UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44) | 101.5cm (40in) | 86.5cm (34in) | 109cm (43in) |
| 7 (UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46) | 106.5cm (42in) | 91.5cm (36in) | 114cm (45in) |
| 8 (UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48) | 112cm (44in) | 96.5cm (38in) | 119.5cm (47in) |
| 9 (UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50) | 117cm (46in) | 101.5cm (40in) | 124.5cm (49in) |
| 10 (UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52) | 122cm (48in) | 106.5cm (42in) | 129.5cm (51in) |
UK 16-34 SIZE RANGE
| PATTERN SIZE | HIGH BUST | BUST |
|
|
| 6 (UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44) | 96.5cm (38in) | 106.5cm (42in) | 89cm (35in) | 109cm (43in) |
| 7 (UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46) | 101.5cm (40in) | 112cm (44in) | 94cm (37in) | 114cm (45in) |
| 8 (UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48) | 106.5cm (42in) | 117cm (46in) | 99cm (39in) | 119.5cm (47in) |
| 9 (UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50) | 112cm (44in) | 122cm (48in) | 104cm (41in) | 124.5cm (49in) |
| 10 (UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52) | 117cm (46in) | 127cm (50in) | 109cm (43in) | 129.5cm (51in) |
| 11 (UK 26 / US 22 / EUR 54) | 122cm (48in) | 132cm (52in) | 114cm (45in) | 134.5cm (53in) |
| 12 (UK 28 / US 24 / EUR 56) | 127cm (50in) | 137cm (54in) | 119.5cm (47in) | 139.5cm (55in) |
| 13 (UK 30 / US 26 / EUR 58) | 132cm (52in) | 142cm (56in) | 124.5cm (49in) | 144.5cm (57in) |
| 14 (UK 32 / US 28 / EUR 60) | 137cm (54in) | 147cm (58in) | 129.5cm (51in) | 150cm (59in) |
| 15 (UK 34 / US 30 / EUR 62) | 142cm (56in) | 152.5cm (60in) | 134.5cm (53in) | 155cm (61in) |
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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?
- 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
SIZE RANGE - UK 6-34 / US 2-30
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 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 REQUIREMENTS
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
WOMEN'S PATTERN SIZE CHARTS (BODY MEASUREMENTS)
UK 6-24 OR UK 6-20 SIZE RANGE
| PATTERN SIZE | BUST | WAIST | HIP |
| 1 (UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34) | 76cm (30in) | 61cm (24in) | 84cm (33in) |
| 2 (UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36) | 81cm (32in) | 66cm (26in) | 89cm (35in) |
| 3 (UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38) | 86.5cm (34in) | 71cm (28in) | 94cm (37in) |
| 4 (UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40) | 91.5cm (36in) | 76cm (30in) | 99cm (39in) |
| 5 (UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42) | 96.5cm (38in) | 81cm (32in) | 104cm (41in) |
| 6 (UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44) | 101.5cm (40in) | 86.5cm (34in) | 109cm (43in) |
| 7 (UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46) | 106.5cm (42in) | 91.5cm (36in) | 114cm (45in) |
| 8 (UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48) | 112cm (44in) | 96.5cm (38in) | 119.5cm (47in) |
| 9 (UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50) | 117cm (46in) | 101.5cm (40in) | 124.5cm (49in) |
| 10 (UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52) | 122cm (48in) | 106.5cm (42in) | 129.5cm (51in) |
UK 16-34 SIZE RANGE
| PATTERN SIZE | HIGH BUST | BUST |
|
|
| 6 (UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44) | 96.5cm (38in) | 106.5cm (42in) | 89cm (35in) | 109cm (43in) |
| 7 (UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46) | 101.5cm (40in) | 112cm (44in) | 94cm (37in) | 114cm (45in) |
| 8 (UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48) | 106.5cm (42in) | 117cm (46in) | 99cm (39in) | 119.5cm (47in) |
| 9 (UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50) | 112cm (44in) | 122cm (48in) | 104cm (41in) | 124.5cm (49in) |
| 10 (UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52) | 117cm (46in) | 127cm (50in) | 109cm (43in) | 129.5cm (51in) |
| 11 (UK 26 / US 22 / EUR 54) | 122cm (48in) | 132cm (52in) | 114cm (45in) | 134.5cm (53in) |
| 12 (UK 28 / US 24 / EUR 56) | 127cm (50in) | 137cm (54in) | 119.5cm (47in) | 139.5cm (55in) |
| 13 (UK 30 / US 26 / EUR 58) | 132cm (52in) | 142cm (56in) | 124.5cm (49in) | 144.5cm (57in) |
| 14 (UK 32 / US 28 / EUR 60) | 137cm (54in) | 147cm (58in) | 129.5cm (51in) | 150cm (59in) |
| 15 (UK 34 / US 30 / EUR 62) | 142cm (56in) | 152.5cm (60in) | 134.5cm (53in) | 155cm (61in) |
