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Chalk and Notch
Chalk and Notch Wren Blouse and Dress
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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 printed A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day.
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Buy the Wren Blouse and Dress sewing pattern from Chalk and Notch. The Wren is a button-front blouse and mini dress. The mini dress has a dropped waist with a gathered skirt and is loose through the waist and hips. There are two statement sleeve options: a short sleeve with a puff cap and elastic hem, and a long sleeve with a cuff.
A matching children’s version is available here.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)
– 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: This style is designed for a light to medium weight woven. Rayon challis, rayon crepe, rayon voile, cotton lawn, cotton voile, cotton shirting, linen, double gauze. Fabric with a nice drape world work best for the mini dress (View B).
Fabric requirements: Minimum fabric required is listed. If you think you will need more for shrinkage, directional print, pattern matching or print repeat, please purchase accordingly.
54" (137 cm) wide fabric: Blouse with short sleeves, 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 yd (1.4 - 2.3 m) // Blouse with long sleeves, 2 - 3 yd (1.8 - 2.7 m) // Mini dress with short sleeves, 2 - 3 yd (1.8 - 2.7 m) // Mini dress with long sleeves, 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 yd (2.3 - 3.2 m).
Sizing: US 0 – 30 (approx. UK 8 – 30, based on our standardised size chart) with A/B and C/D bust cup options. Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.
Use the high bust and full bust measurements to determine your size. It is always recommended to sew a test garment to confirm fit.
This pattern includes two bust cup options, and the cup size is determined by calculating the difference between the high and full bust. If the difference between your high bust and full bust is between 0” and 2” (5 cm) use the A/B cup. If the difference is between 2” (5 cm) and 4” (10 cm) use the C/D cup. If you have more than a 4” (10 cm) difference, you may need a full bust adjustment.
Notions: 3/4 yd (0.7 m) of tricot fusible interfacing for facings and cuffs; six or seven 1/2" (12.7 mm) buttons for the centre front; two or four 1/2" (12.7 mm) buttons for the long sleeve cuffs; 1 yd (1 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) elastic for the short sleeves.
PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step illustrated instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (84 pages); US copy shop pattern (36″ x 168″); A0 copy shop pattern (5 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.
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This is a well-designed and drafted pattern for a blouse and mini-dress. It has a scoop neck, buttons up the front and options for a short puff sleeve with elasticated hem and a long sleeve with a cuff. The short sleeve is unusual, being in two parts, enabling scope for playing with stripes or even colour blocking. The blouse is designed for light to medium weight wovens, such as cotton lawn, double gauze, or linen. I made mine in broderie anglaise, which worked really well. Fabric with a bit of structure shows off the short two-part sleeve to best effect, but a drapier fabric such as viscose should be good for the long sleeve version and dress.
The pattern comes with two bust cup sizes, A/B or C/D, and if home printing you can choose the size and cup options you want to print. The copy shop version includes all sizes and both cup options. There is good advice in the instructions on choosing a size, and I found the pattern true to size. I measured an 8 bust and 10 waist/hip, but could see from the finished garment measurements there was plenty of ease at the waist and just enough ease for me at the hip to cut a straight size 8. I left out the optional back darts, which would create a closer fit. Without the darts the shape is boxy but not loose or oversized. Note that the seam allowances are 1 cm, so there isn’t much scope for alterations within after cutting out.
The instructions are excellent, clearly written and illustrated throughout. There are separate instructions for the different versions and I appreciated the additional abbreviated section, comprising written steps summarised on one page. For me this meant I could read the detailed instructions before sewing and then just use the abbreviated steps as a reminder as I went along.
The pattern pieces went together very well making this a blouse a pleasure to sew. I have already cut out another in cotton seeersucker and will try the dress as well. Can thoroughly recommend this lovely pattern.
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