Camimade Paulette Dress and Blouse

Buy the Paulette Dress and Blouse sewing pattern from Camimade - the ultimate Peter Pan collar dress or blouse! Paulette is a beautiful vintage and feminine dress or blouse for big (and small) occasions. The pattern features a maxi Peter Pan collar, a sexy front keyhole, cap sleeves, and a gathered skirt, and it is pregnancy friendly thanks to its beautiful empire line. It closes on the side with an invisible zipper.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you'll need to download the digital instructions, as we don't print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Main: Lightweight fabric with a good amount of drape like crepe, viscose, rayon, cotton lawn or cotton sateen // Lining (used to line the bodice, and if your main fabric is slightly too thick, you should also use it for the under collar): Lightweight and stable fabric like cotton voile.

Fabric requirements:

Main: Dress: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 2.50 m (2 3/4 yd) / 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.70 m (3 yd) // Blouse: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.70 m (1 7/8 yd) / 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 1.90 m (2 yd).

Lining: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 50 cm (1/2 yd) + 30 cm (3/8 yd) for the under collar if needed // 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 80 cm (7/8 yd).

Sizing: A – H (approx. UK 8 – 20). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: A concealed zip, approx. 30-40 cm (12"-16") long; interfacing lighter than the fabric for the under collar, 40 x 70 cm (3/8 x 3/4 yd); 1-2 cm wide bias binding, 2 x 40 cm (16") (you might need less depending on your size) cut in the main fabric, in the lining fabric or in another fabric of your choice (or it can be pre-made bias binding); a 0.7 cm (3/8") wide button to close the collar if that is your chosen option (the other option is to close the collar with ties).

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions with detailed hand-painted illustrations; A4 pattern (24 pages); US letter pattern (26 pages); A0 pattern (2 sheets). This PDF has layers, so you can select your size(s) before printing.

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