Notches Dila Blouse and Dress

Buy the Dila Blouse and Dress sewing pattern from Notches. Dila is a versatile piece which you can make as a blouse or as a long or short dress. The pattern has three neckline options: round, square and v-neck. There are also three sleeve options: a long lantern sleeve with decorative pleats, a short sleeve with one pleat, and a sleeveless version. The bodice features gathers with decorative trim that echoes the sleeve pleats. Dila has a back slit and button closure, though this is only necessary for the high round neckline.

You can make 27 different garments with the Dila pattern!

A matching children's version is available here.

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: Choose light to medium-weight fabrics that gather well. Thick fabrics are not suitable for this pattern. Easy to sew fabrics such as cotton poplin, linen, or a thin woollen fabric are good choices, especially since they will hold the structure of the sleeve. Supple fabrics like viscose are also ideal for a more draped effect, especially for the short sleeve and sleeveless versions. The long lantern sleeve will flow a little more with a supple fabric.

Fabric requirements: See image gallery.

Sizing: EU 34 – 56 (approx. UK 6 – 28, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Fusible interfacing, 90 cm wide, max. 50 cm; one button, 12 mm diameter; bias binding for sleeveless variants, 20 mm wide, max. 135 cm.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (68 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (4 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

Note: You can choose to print this pattern with or without seam allowances. The copy shop file we print for you includes seam allowances.

Languages: Dutch and English.

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