Tilly and the Buttons Mabel dress and blouse sewing pattern in sizes UK 6-34
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Plus size model wearing a floral shirred dress, made using Tilly and the Buttons Mabel sewing pattern
Plus size model wearing a floral shirred dress, made using Tilly and the Buttons Mabel sewing pattern
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Model wearing a magenta shirred dress, made using Tilly and the Buttons Mabel sewing pattern
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Model wearing a magenta shirred dress, made using Tilly and the Buttons Mabel sewing pattern
Plus size model wearing a shirred gingham blouse, made using Tilly and the Buttons Mabel sewing pattern
Plus size model wearing a shirred gingham blouse, made using Tilly and the Buttons Mabel sewing pattern
Plus size model wearing a shirred gingham blouse, made using Tilly and the Buttons Mabel sewing pattern
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Mabel Dress + Blouse

Printed or PDF Sewing Pattern
Regular price£18.50
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PATTERN FORMAT

"Oh this? I made it myself!"

Get ready for all the compliments with this dreamy dress or blouse with 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.

  • Square-shaped elasticated neckline
  • Full-length or elbow-length sleeves, with deep shirred cuff or narrow shirred cuff with frill hem
  • Voluminous raglan sleeves elasticated around the shoulders
  • Front neckline has a pretty frill, keyhole opening and faux drawstring ties
  • Blousy bodice and floaty skirt cinched in with shirred waistline
  • Make it as a midi-length dress or peplum blouse

SKILL LEVEL - Improver

PATTERN SUPPORT - Need extra Mabel sewing help? See our FREE tutorials!

MODEL GARMENT SIZES - Sarah (pink dress) is wearing a size 5 (UK 14) and Sophie (gingham blouse & floral dress) is wearing a size 9 (UK 22).

                  Sewing pattern sizes are labelled with generic numbers from 1 to 15. Use the body measurements to determine your size.

                  Size range: UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

                  BODY MEASUREMENTS
                  SIZE BUST WAIST HIP
                  1
                  UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34 / AUS 6
                  76cm
                  (30in)
                  61cm
                  (24in)
                  84cm
                  (33in)
                  2
                  UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36 / AUS 8
                  81cm
                  (32in)
                  66cm
                  (26in)
                  89cm
                  (35in)
                  3
                  UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38 / AUS 10
                  86.5cm
                  (34in)
                  71cm
                  (28in)
                  94cm
                  (37in)
                  4
                  UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40 / AUS 12
                  91.5cm
                  (36in)
                  76cm
                  (30in)
                  99cm
                  (39in)
                  5
                  UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42 / AUS 14
                  96.5cm
                  (38in)
                  81cm
                  (32in)
                  104cm
                  (41in)
                  6
                  UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44 / AUS 16
                  101.5cm
                  (40in)
                  86.5cm
                  (34in)
                  109cm
                  (43in)
                  7
                  UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46 / AUS 18
                  112cm
                  (44in)
                  94cm
                  (37in)
                  114cm
                  (45in)
                  8
                  UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48 / AUS 20
                  117cm
                  (46in)
                  99cm
                  (39in)
                  119.5cm
                  (47in)
                  9
                  UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50 / AUS 22
                  122cm
                  (48in)
                  104cm
                  (41in)
                  124.5cm
                  (49in)
                  10
                  UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52 / AUS 24
                  127cm
                  (50in)
                  109cm
                  (43in)
                  129.5cm
                  (51in)
                  11
                  UK 26 / US 22 / EUR 54 / AUS 26
                  132cm
                  (52in)
                  114cm
                  (45in)
                  134.5cm
                  (53in)
                  12
                  UK 28 / US 24 / EUR 56 / AUS 28
                  137cm
                  (54in)
                  119.5cm
                  (47in)
                  139.5cm
                  (55in)
                  13
                  UK 30 / US 26 / EUR 58 / AUS 30
                  142cm
                  (56in)
                  124.5cm
                  (49in)
                  144.5cm
                  (57in)
                  14
                  UK 32 / US 28 / EUR 60 / AUS 32
                  147cm
                  (58in)
                  129.5cm
                  (51in)
                  150cm
                  (59in)
                  15
                  UK 34 / US 30 / EUR 62 / AUS 34
                  152.5cm
                  (60in)
                  134.5cm
                  (53in)
                  155cm
                  (61in)

                  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.

                  Fabric Requirements

                  140cm (56in) wide

                  Blouse + elbow-length sleeve:

                  • sizes 1-10 – 1.6m (1 3/4yd)
                  • sizes 11-15 – 2.1m (2 3/8yd)

                  Blouse + full-length sleeve:

                  • sizes 1-10 – 1.9m (2 1/8yd)
                  • sizes 11-15 – 2.7m (3yd)

                  Dress + elbow-length sleeve:

                  • sizes 1-10 – 2.8m (3 1/8yd)
                  • sizes 11-15 – 3.3m (3 5/8yd)

                  Dress + full-length sleeve:

                  • sizes 1-10 – 3.1m (3 3/8yd)
                  • sizes 11-15 – 3.9m (4 1/4yd)

                  115cm (45in) wide

                  Blouse + elbow-length sleeve:

                  • sizes 1-12 – 2.2m (2 1/2yd)
                  • sizes 13-15 – wider fabric needed

                  Blouse + full-length sleeve:

                  • sizes 1-12 – 2.8m (3 1/8yd)
                  • sizes 13-15 – wider fabric needed

                  Dress + elbow-length sleeve:

                  • sizes 1-12 – 3.4m (3 7/8yd)
                  • sizes 13-15 – wider fabric needed

                  Dress + full-length sleeve:

                  • sizes 1-12 – 4m (4 1/4yd)
                  • sizes 13-15 – wider fabric needed

                  Printed or PDF

                  Printed Sewing Pattern

                  You will receive a gorgeous printed package containing full-scale pattern sheets and a colour booklet with step-by-step instructions.

                  PDF Sewing Pattern

                  You will receive an email immediately after purchase with a link to download the PDF files. Find out more about digital pattern delivery.

                  Print at at home on either A4 or US Letter paper, or use the A0 copyshop files for professional printing. 

                  You will need Adobe Reader to print the pattern to the correct scale (free to download).

                  Customer Reviews

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                  Customer
                  Love Mabel

                  I’ve made two Mabel dresses: one in cotton lawn with an added gathered tier to make maxi length, and one in double gauze with added seam pockets (from TATB Skye dress) and the flutter sleeve hack from Joni in the TATB Stretch book. I love them both and the instructions (as always for TATB) are clear, easy to follow and true to size. I love this pattern. Will be making a top soon. Tilly’s shirring instructions are spot on and the dresses are so comfy and flattering.

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                  Yvonne Towler
                  Mabel dress/blouse

                  I am looking forward to sewing this item. I have a few projects to finish first.
                  I love Tilly and the buttons patterns because they seem to be the only patterns that actually fit when you pick your size.
                  Most other patterns have to be adjusted.
                  Hopefully once made I will post a photo.
                  Enjoy if you have bought one.

                  Hi Yvonne, thank you so much for your lovely review! I'm so happy to hear that our pattern sizes match yours. It’s always great when you don’t have to make too many adjustments with a new pattern. I can’t wait to see your Mabel! :) Virginija x

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                  Steph Moore
                  Perfect Summer Sew

                  Just finished my first Mabel, it’s really different to anything I’ve made before. Love the shirring and tie front, a refreshing change from buttons or zips. Perfect instructions as always with Tilly! Will absolutely not be my last.

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                  Lindsey E Walker
                  Royal Ascot dress

                  Very clear instructions, easy to adapt, fit as size good

                  F
                  Fanny Storlund
                  Just what I was looking for

                  This pattern is lovely! And exactly the blouse AND dress I've been looking for. I love that there's no lining or interfacing, which made this a quite simple sew, while I also learned how to see shirring for the first time. Highly recommend!

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