Liesl + Co Gelato Blouse and Dress

Buy the Gelato Blouse and Dress sewing pattern from Liesl + Co. This relaxed pull-on peplum blouse and A-line dress feature a scooped neck and bust darts. The blouse, View A, includes ruffled peplum and sleeve as well as a button-placket back detail. The A-line dress, View B, includes short sleeves, double-welt angled front pockets and a centre-back seam. You’ll find so many ways to sew this versatile pattern, which also includes detailed instructions for doing a full bust adjustment.

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

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50). This option is only available for sizes 0 – 20 (because the designer currently only prints this pattern in paper format for sizes 0 – 20). If you would like to purchase sizes 16 – 30, please select the copy shop option.

– 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: Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics with medium drape like quilting cotton, chambray, voile, lawn, shirting, poplin, broadcloth, linen, rayon, silk shantung or dupioni, wool suiting, and lightweight jacquard.

Fabric requirements:

Sizes 0 - 20

View A: 44″ (112 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 yd (2.3 - 3.2 m) // 58″ (147 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/4 - 2 1/2 yd (1.6 - 2.3 m).

View B: 44″ (112 cm) wide fabric: 2 3/4 - 3 3/4 yd (2.5 - 3.4 m) // 58″ (147 cm) wide fabric: 2 - 2 3/4 yd (1.8 - 2.5 m).

Sizes 16 - 30

View A: 44″ (112 cm) wide fabric: not suitable // 58″ (147 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/2 - 3 yd (2.3 - 2.7 m).

View B: 44″ (112 cm) wide fabric: 3 1/2 - 4 1/4 yd (3.2 - 3.9 m) // 58″ (147 cm) wide fabric: 2 3/4 - 3 1/2 yd (2.5 - 3.2 m).

Sizing:

PAPER PATTERN: US 0 - 20 (approx. UK 8 - 20, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

PDF PATTERN: US 0 - 20 or US 16 - 30 (approx. UK 8 - 20 or UK 18/20 - 32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Note: The size ranges have been drafted from different blocks. In the 16-30 size range, the shoulders and neckline have been re-proportioned to be a little narrower, there is more room through the bust with a larger bust dart, and the waist and hips have been increased to better suit an apple or pear shape.

Notions: Coordinating thread; lightweight fusible interfacing // View A: Seven 1/2" buttons.

PDF pattern includes: Illustrated instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (57 pages for sizes 0-20, 60 pages for sizes 16-30); 36″ wide copy shop pattern (2 sheets for either size range); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets for either size range). The print-at-home pattern is a layered PDF so you can print only the size(s) you need.

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