Tilly and the Buttons Pattern: Mabel

Tilly and the Buttons Sewing Pattern

Pattern name: Mabel Dress and Blouse
Size range: UK 6-34 (US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34)
Skill level: Improver
Model garment sizes: Sarah (pink dress) is wearing a size 5 (UK 14) and Sophie (gingham blouse and floral dress) is wearing a size 9 (UK 22)

Description
"Oh this? I made it myself!" Get ready for all the compliments with this dreamy dress or blouse with shirred waist and cuffs. Learn to sew shirring with Tilly’s step-by-step guide.
• Square-shaped elasticated neckline
• Full-length or elbow-length sleeves, with deep shirred cuff or narrow shirred cuff with frill hem
• Voluminous raglan sleeves elasticated around the shoulders
• Front neckline has a pretty frill, keyhole opening and faux drawstring ties
• Blousy bodice and floaty skirt cinched in with shirred waistline
• Make it as a midi-length dress or peplum blouse

Fabric suggestions
Lightweight woven fabrics that gather easily, such as cotton lawn, poplin, voile, seersucker, viscose (rayon) or crêpe. You will also need matching thread, 1.5m (1¾yd) of 8-10mm (⅜in) wide elastic, 1-2 spools of shirring elastic (elasticated thread) and 2 safety pins.