Description
About the Edith Blouse or Dress sewing pattern
Edith is a lovely fitted blouse or dress with a collar and rounded lapel.
The kimono sleeved Edith has back shoulder darts and waist darts at front and back as well as bust darts – giving a fitted, but not overly fitted look. It’s buttoned at the centre front.
Sizes
This multisized pattern includes all sizes from either B34 (Bust = 80 cm/31½”)to B46 (Bust = 104 cm/41″) or C34 (Bust = 84 cm/33″)to C46 (Bust = 108 cm/42½”). See image of size chart for further measurements.
This pattern was drafted for a either a standard B-bust or a size C-bust.
If you wear a larger bust size, you should do a Full Bust Alteration, as described in this article.
Delivery
This pattern is a .PDF download, which you will be able to download right after ordering. You can then print the pattern on your home printer (A4 or letter) and easily assemble it following the directions included in the instructions.
Recommended Fabric
The Edith Blouse Dress is designed for medium weight woven fabric. The red dotted version is made in poplin and the dress is made in chambrey.
For the blouse you need 95 cm (1 yard) of 140 cm wide fabric and for the dress you’ll need 240 cm (2.5 yard) of 140 cm wide fabric (All though you can probably get away with less if you use non-directional fabric).
Additional Supplies
Thread and suitable needle.
5 – 7 buttons
Interfacing for the under collar, the back neckline facing and the front edge facing.
Optional: Bias tape for a bias tape hem facing.
