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 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34
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.
NOTIONS
- Fabric
- 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
Endlessly versatile, pick a cooling cotton for the heat, cosy needlecord for the winter or a drapey viscose for added swish!
The pattern used in this class is the Tilly and the Buttons NELL dress or blouse. We will provide you with a copy of this pattern. This is the standard version of the pattern, the pattern sizes are for 61cm (waist) 84cm (hips) to 106cm (waist) 129cm (hips.) Please contact us BEFORE the class if you require a size out with this range.
What's included:
As well as all the tea you can drink, we will provide the sewing machines, all of the tools and threads you will need to complete your projects as well as any interfacing that you will need. You will also be provided with your own copy of the Tilly and the Buttons NELL dress pattern worth £18.50 that will be yours to keep.
What do I need to bring:
You will need to bring the fabric for your dress. You are free to bring this with you or we have fabric available to buy in the studio.
Who is this class for?
This class is for you if you have used a sewing machine before and completed some simple clothing projects and feel ready to take on more complex sewing pattern.
This class is not for you if:
You have never used a sewing machine before - we recommend completing one of our beginners classes first.
PLEASE NOTE: After booking this class you will be sent two emails. This first will confirm your booking and the second will contain important information such as where to find us and the fabric requirements for the class. If you do not receive these please check your junk mail.