Victory Patterns Nicola Dress and Blouse

Buy the Nicola Dress and Blouse sewing pattern from Victory Patterns. Nicola features feminine floral detailing throughout with a tulip skirt and petal sleeves. The wrap dress secures with buttons, which allows for pairing with your favourite belt. Make this dress out of a solid fabric or mix contrasting fabrics together. A second style option includes a waist length wrap blouse with a sash closure that ties into a bow.

Suggested fabrics:

Main: Lightweight fabric with a soft drape. Silk, crepe, chiffon, cotton, rayon, linen, lace, charmeuse, eyelet.

Lining (Versions 1 and 2): Lightweight fabric complementary to main fabric. Cotton, rayon bemberg, silk habotai, pongee.

Fabric requirements:

Version 1: 60" (153 cm) wide fabric: 1 2/3 - 2 1/2 yd (1.5 - 2.3 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 3 1/4 - 4 1/8 yd (3 - 3.8 m).

Version 2 bodice: 60" (153 cm) wide fabric: 1 1/8 -  1 1/4 yd (1 - 1.2 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 7/8 - 2 1/2 yd (1.7 - 2.3 m).

Version 2 contrast skirt: 60" (153 cm) wide fabric: 7/8 - 1 5/8 yd (0.8 - 1.5 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/8 - 1 2/3 yd (1.3 - 1.5 m).

Versions 1 and 2 lining: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/8 - 1 2/3 yd (1.3 - 1.5 m).

Version 3: 60" (153 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/8 - 1 2/3 yd (1.3 - 1.5 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/8 - 2 5/8 yd (1.3 - 2.4 m).

Sizing: 2 - 16 (approx. UK 8 - 18). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Lightweight fusible interfacing // Versions 1 and 2: one 3/8" (1 cm) decorative button; one 1/2" (1.3 cm) plain button // Version 3: two small hook and eyes.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (43 pages); 36" copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets).

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