Mabel Dress & Blouse | Tilly & the Buttons Pattern
$35.50
Get ready for all the compliments with this dreamy dress or blouse with a shirred waist and cuffs. Learn to sew shirring with our step-by-step guide, plus a free video tutorial by Tilly if you need extra help.
Mabel is designed with a square-shaped elasticated neckline, and the front neckline has a pretty frill, keyhole opening and faux drawstring ties. It has voluminous full-length or elbow-length raglan sleeves elasticated around the shoulders and is finished with a deep-shirred cuff or narrow-shirred cuff with a frill hem. It features a blousy bodice and floaty skirt cinched in with shirred waistline. Make it as a midi-length dress or peplum blouse or both!
Supplies
Fabric (see below), matching thread, 1.5m (1¾yd) x 8-10mm (⅜in) wide elastic, 1-2 spools of shirring elastic (elasticated thread), 2 x safety pins.
Fabric suggestions
Lightweight woven fabrics that gather easily, such as cotton lawn, poplin, voile, seersucker, viscose (rayon) or crêpe.
In stock
| Designed for | Woven fabrics |
|---|---|
| Fabric weight | Lightweight |
| Skill level | Intermediate |
| Designed in | UK |
| About the designer | Tilly and the Buttons patterns are exceptionally well drafted and are accompanied by the best instructions in the biz! Check out Tilly's blog for sewalongs and extra tips. |
