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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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).

                   

                  We label our sewing pattern sizes with generic numbers from 1 to 15. Please measure your bust, waist, and hips to determine which size(s) fit you best. The pattern instructions include a link to an article on fitting tips to help you tailor the pattern to your unique shape, including how to combine multiple sizes.

                  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 beautiful printed package in the post, containing:

                  • Full-scale pattern sheets in the pattern’s complete size range
                  • A full-colour booklet with clear, step-by-step photo instructions


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                  PDF Sewing Pattern

                  You will receive an email immediately after purchase with a link to download your files. Need help getting started? Learn how to use digital sewing patterns. This digital version includes:

                  • Single-layer PDF files – All sizes are included on one sheet (sizes cannot be hidden).
                  • Not suitable for projector sewing – This pattern does not include projector files. See our projector-friendly patterns.
                  • Multiple print options – Print at home on A4 or US Letter paper (using a laptop or desktop computer), or use the A0 copyshop files for professional printing.
                  • Correct scaling – You’ll need Adobe Reader (free to download) to print at the correct scale.
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