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Megan Nielsen
Megan Nielsen Olive Dress and Top
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Buy the Olive Dress and Top sewing pattern from Megan Nielsen. Olive is a relaxed silhouette dress or top with a v-insert. The pattern features a drop shoulder, multiple sleeve finishes, and an optional breast patch pocket.
View A is a top with a v-neck insert and patch pocket. View B is a dress with a v-neck insert, sleeve bands, and in-seam pockets in the gathered skirt. View C is a top with a v-neck insert and long sleeves.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:
– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)
Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight fabrics with some drape such as linen, tencel, rayon, cotton voile or poplin, viscose, satin, charmeuse, crepe, and chambray will work equally well to different effect.
Fabric requirements: Additional fabric may be required to match patterned fabric.
View A: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.6 - 1.7 m (1 3/4 - 1 7/8 yd) // 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 1.8 - 2 m (2 - 2 1/8 yd).
View B: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 2.3 - 2.5 m (2 1/2 - 2 3/4 yd) // 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.6 - 2.9 m (2 7/8 - 3 1/8 yd).
View C: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.6 - 1.7 m (1 3/4 - 1 7/8 yd) // 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.2 - 2.4 m (2 3/8 - 2 5/8 yd).
Sizing: 0 – 20 (approx. UK 6 – 20, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Pre-made bias tape (optional); fusible stay tape or interfacing (optional).
Note: This pattern is available in an expanded size range on the designer’s website (PDF only).
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I am so pleased with this pattern, it is very easy to understand. The v neck inset is what attracted me first of all as it is quite different . I also love the generous pockets. This is a very loose fitting pattern and you should check the finished measurements before starting. I am shaped more like an hour glass figure and found it a bit un flattering, so I made some ties which I sewed into the side seam and fastened at the back and it has made the dress suit my figure and I love it. I used a lovely drapy viscose linen.
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I bought the Olive dress/top almost as soon as it came out and I've made three versions (a top and dress for me, and a top for my mum) within the last month, so it's fair to say that I'm a fan of this pattern!
I was mainly drawn to the Olive because I've been looking for a looser fitting summer dress pattern and I really liked the look of the V-insert at the neckline - it's something a bit different from other patterns I own.
The Olive pattern is really nice to sew - the V-insert is slightly fiddly but not too difficult, but you do that bit first and after that it's a pretty simple pattern to sew.
The instructions are very detailed and easy to follow. I liked the fact that they offer two options for sewing the V-insert - I used the apparently slightly trickier method that gives you a cleaner finish for all three of my versions and it's not too complicated at all as long as you're prepared to be precise!
The fit is pretty relaxed, but the sizing seems to be accurate. I made the size recommended for my measurements and it's given me a very similar style to the models in the pattern photos.
There are more details and photos of my other two versions in my blog post: http://nightingaleanddolittle.blogspot.com/2020/09/megan-nielsen-olive-dress-and-tops.html
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