Buy the Fleur Dress and Blouse sewing pattern from Fabric Godmother. This pretty and versatile pattern has a loose fit, bias finished neckline, and optional sleeves. The playful bow ties and gathered peplum or skirt add an element of fun, while a secret placket stops you showing more than you might want to between the bows! Made in a lightweight cotton or linen this is the perfect summer dress or blouse. You can also use a heavier weight fabric and wear the sleeveless version as a pinafore dress in cooler weather.

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: Fabrics with a bit of body such as cotton poplin, linen and lightweight denim will give this garment the structure needed to show off the bows and peplum. For a fancy version, use a sparkly brocade. Or use a denim or cord to make a winter version.

Fabric requirements: 

Sizes 6 – 12

140 cm (55″) wide fabric: Bodice (all versions), 90 cm (1 yd) // Sleeves, 55 cm (0.7 yd) // Peplum, 50 cm (0.6 yd) // Skirt, 210 cm (2.3 yd).

115 cm (45″) wide fabric: Bodice (all versions), 100 cm (1.1 yd) // Sleeves, 90 cm (1 yd) // Peplum, 50 cm (0.6 yd) // Skirt, 210 cm (2.3 yd).

Sizes 14 – 30

140 cm (55″) wide fabric: Bodice (all versions), 100 cm (1.1 yd) // Sleeves, 90 cm (1 yd) // Peplum, 50 cm (0.6 yd) // Skirt, 210 cm (2.3 yd).

The skirt and peplum cannot be cut out of 115 cm (45″) wide fabric in this size range.

Sizing: UK 6 – 30 (approx. UK 6 – 28, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

The pattern is drafted for a height of 167 cm (5’6″) with a B or D cup. Note this is not the same as your bra cup. If there is 5 cm (2″) difference between your high bust and bust measurements, you should make the B cup version. If there is a 10 cm (4″) difference, you should make the D cup version.

Notions: 15 cm (6″) iron-on interfacing.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (69 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (4 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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