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£17.50
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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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                  Gaynor Langdon
                  Love this pattern!

                  I’ve made 2long sleeve dresses for autumn and people think they are m and s. Found it easy to follow and have never done shirring before will definitely be making more

                  Wow that's a huge compliment. So pleased you've enjoyed your Mable makes x

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                  Pauline Phillips
                  Gorgeous pattern

                  I was apprehensive about shirring, but once I’d watched Tilly’s how to info it was fine. The hardest thing was getting the tension right when winding the bobbin. I kept a spare piece of fabric to practice each time I needed to refill the bobbin.
                  Beautiful pattern with lovely easy to follow instructions with useful photos alongside.
                  I have made a long sleeve Mabel top, a short sleeve one and a short sleeve dress. I’ve even used the shirred short sleeves for a different top pattern. I’m probably going to make a long sleeve dress too.

                  Aww yay Pauline, thank you so much for sharing your Mable makes x

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                  Dana Miller
                  Projector sewists beware!!! - NO LAYERS

                  The AO file does not have layers making it impossible to use with my projector. I REFUSE to got back to printing. Since it is a digital item I can't return it but I would if I could.

                  Hi Dana, you absolutely can return PDF patterns, check out our returns policy on the website to learn more https://shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/policies/refund-policy
                  We don't want unhappy customers and if this product isn't for you then why shouldn't you ask for a refund or exchange.
                  Layered PDFs is something we would like to offer and is something we are actively looking into, it involves changing some of our existing processes and with a tiny team at the moment it's not a hot priority but it's on the to do list! Kate x

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                  Catherine Whiting
                  Amazing Mabel🥰

                  Love this pattern. Made two short sleeve dresses so far. Comprehensive instructions in lovely booklet. Never made anything before with shirring. So very happy with results

                  Catherine these are gorgeous, thank you so much for sharing. Team buttons x

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                  Eileen Taylor
                  Excellent

                  Looking forward to making this.

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