Inject a little bohemian glamour into your wardrobe with the Nicks Dress + Blouse. In multiple variations with soft gathering and delicate details, it's satisfying to make and a pleasure to wear.
All views feature a loose-fitting V-necked bodice with a gently gathered shoulder and yoke. The slightly puffed sleeve is gathered at the shoulder; choose between a short sleeve, or a long sleeve with wrist pleats for shaping and an elastic gathered cuff. You may also choose between two interchangeable neckline finishes: a simple facing, or a bias-bound neckline with delicate rouleau button loops and buttons. View A is a button-front dress with a comfortable elastic waist, long or short sleeves, and three gathered skirt tiers. View B is a voluminous swing tunic with a gathered hip tier and long or short sleeves. View C is an elegant blouse with a faced neckline and long or short sleeves.
Pattern Difficulty: Intermediate
Sizes 0-14 = 5.5 yd (5 m),
Sizes 16-20 = n/a*
Sizes 0-6 = 2.25 yd (2 m),
Sizes 8-14 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m),
Sizes 16-20 = n/a*
Sizes 0-12 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m),
Sizes 14 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m),
Sizes 16-20 = n/a*
*Select sizes will not be able to use 45" fabric without rotating pattern pieces or piecing the fabric."
Sizes 0-6 = 5 yd (4.5 m),
Sizes 8-20 = 5.25 yd (4.75 m)
Sizes 0-20 = 2.25 yd (2 m)
Sizes 0-10 = 1.75 yd (1.5 m),
Sizes 12-18 = 2 yd (1.75 m),
Sizes 18-20 =2.25 yd (2 m)
We firmly believe that anyone can sew anything with patience and perseverance, but sometimes it helps to understand how time-consuming or challenging a pattern will be to sew. Here's how we rate the difficulty of our patterns:
Beginner (⭑): Appropriate for a true beginner with simple style lines and details, quick to sew with no closures.
Confident Beginner (⭑⭑): Achievable for beginners who are willing to learn a new skill, may include more design features and techniques (ie. zippers, buttons, facings, etc). Relatively quick to sew.
Intermediate (⭑⭑⭑): More details and style lines, may include interesting details like a zipper fly or topstitching, projects can take 6+ hours to sew.
Advanced (⭑⭑⭑⭑): Still achievable for most sewists, but patterns will include more pieces and more details, and can take 8+ hours to sew.
Challenging (⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑): Complex, skill heavy projects like tailoring and bra-making. Again, achievable for most sewists but be prepared to spend 10+ hours on these types of projects.
Products & Notions
Unused and unmodified products may be returned within 30 days of purchase, provided they are in their original, sellable condition.
To be considered sellable, items must be:
Items that do not meet these conditions may not be accepted for return.
Cut Fabric
Fabric that has been cut from the bolt specifically for your order is final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged.
Online Purchases
Online purchases that otherwise meet our return policy may be returned within 30 days. Please note that return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.
You may either ship your return to us at your own expense or return it in person at The Sewing Cafe during our regular store hours.
Original shipping charges are non-refundable.