Tilly and the Buttons Sewing Pattern - Mabel Dress & Blouse

Step Out in Style with This Dreamy Shirred Dress & Blouse Sewing Pattern!

Get ready for endless compliments with this stunning shirred waist dress and blouse pattern! Designed to flatter and flow, this pattern lets you choose between a beautiful midi-length dress or a playful peplum blouse, each featuring a unique, flirty design that's perfect for any occasion. With Tilly and the Buttons’ step-by-step guide and a free video tutorial, you'll master the art of shirring at the waist and cuffs with ease.

This pattern boasts a charming square-shaped elasticated neckline with voluminous raglan sleeves, which can be made in full or elbow-length with a choice of deep shirred cuffs or delicate frilled cuffs. The front neckline adds a touch of romance with a soft frill, keyhole opening, and faux drawstring ties. The blousy bodice and floaty skirt cinch in at the waist for a figure-flattering silhouette that’s both comfy and chic.

Mabel's Features:

• Flirty, square-shaped elasticated neckline
• Full- 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

Whether you're sewing it for casual days or dressing it up for a night out, this pattern offers the perfect combination of style and skill-building!

SKILL LEVEL - Improver

SIZE RANGE - UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - Lightweight woven fabrics that gather easily, such as cotton lawn, poplin, voile, seersucker, viscose (rayon) or crêpe.

At Truro Fabrics we're a small, family-run business in the heart of Cornwall, UK. We love compiling our carefully chosen fabric collections and sharing beautiful products with our customers. All orders are lovingly wrapped in recycled tissue and re-purposed packaging, ready to arrive and be made into exciting creations.