Tilly and the Buttons Mabel Dress and Blouse Paper Pattern

This dreamy, cottage core style dress or blouse features a square-shaped elasticated neckline with a pretty keyhole opening, and voluminous raglan sleeves. This pattern offers a step-by-step guide for how to sew shirring around the waist and cuffs for those looking to advance their sewing skills.

For sizing, material list, and finished measurements, please refer to the images.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: 2-30 included, Bust: 30” - 60” , Waist: 24” - 53”

Recommended Fabrics: Lightweight woven fabrics that gather easily, such as cotton lawn, poplin, voile, seersucker, viscose (rayon) or crêpe.

Fabric Requirements:

Blouse & Elbow-Length Sleeve:

Sizes 2-24, 45" wide = 2.5 yards
Sizes 26-30, 45" wide = wider fabric needed

Sizes 2-20, 56" wide = 1.75 yards
Sizes 22-30, 56" wide = 2.5 yards

Blouse & Full-Length Sleeve:

Sizes 2-24, 45" wide = 3.25 yards
Sizes 26-30, 45" wide = wider fabric needed

Sizes 2-20, 56" wide = 2.25 yards
Sizes 22-30, 56" wide = 3 yards

Dress & Elbow-Length Sleeve:

Sizes 2-24, 45" wide = 4 yards
Sizes 26-30, 45" wide = wider fabric needed

Sizes 2-20, 56" wide = 3.25 yards
Sizes 22-30, 56" wide = 3.75 yards

Dress & Full-Length Sleeve:

Sizes 2-24, 45" wide = 4.25 yards
Sizes 26-30, 45" wide = wider fabric needed

Sizes 2-20, 56" wide = 3.5 yards
Sizes 22-30, 56" wide = 4.25 yards