Farrah Blouse & Dress β Printed Pattern | Chalk & Notch
The Farrah pattern is a ruffle detailed tunic blouse and knee-length dress. View A includes ruffle short sleeves and View B is sleeveless with a front ruffle. Both views include a side slit with a high-low hem detail.
Designed by Chalk and Notch, the independent pattern company founded by Gabriela. The printed pattern comes in an envelope with a tissue pattern and a printed instruction booklet; the envelope back carries the flat drawings, fabric and notions list and size chart. Chalk and Notch drafts for a height of 5'7" (170 cm).
π Sizing
Sizes 0β30, with A/B and C/D bust cups, all included in the envelope
High bust: 30β54 in (76β137 cm)
Full bust: 32β58 in (81β147 cm)
Waist: 25β49 in (63.5β124.5 cm)
Hips: 35β59 in (89β150 cm)
Choose your size by high and full bust: a difference of up to 2" (5 cm) uses the A/B cup, 2β4" (5β10 cm) the C/D cup. Ease is 4Β½" (11.5 cm) at the bust. The blouse ends at the low hip and the dress at the knee. Full size chart in the photos.
π§΅ Skill Level
Intermediate, as rated by Chalk and Notch.
πͺ‘ Fabric
Light to medium weight wovens with a nice drape: rayon challis, rayon crepe, rayon voile, cotton lawn, cotton voile, linen or double gauze.
Blouse: 1Β½β3 yd (1.4β2.7 m) of 54" fabric or 2β4 yd (1.8β3.7 m) of 44" fabric.
Dress: 2β3Β½ yd (1.8β3.2 m) of 54" fabric or 2Β½β4 yd (2.3β3.7 m) of 44" fabric. Optional View A sleeve lining: Β½ yd (0.5 m) lightweight woven.
π Notions
1 yd (1 m) tricot fusible interfacing. Optional: tailor's chalk or a washable fabric marker. Seam allowances are included: β " (1 cm) body seams and a 1β " (3.5 cm) mitred hem.
Pattern format: Printed Β· Language: English Β· Tissue pattern with printed instruction booklet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a printed pattern or a PDF?
This is the printed pattern: a tissue pattern and printed instruction booklet in an envelope, shipped to your door.
What sizes does the Farrah pattern include?
Sizes 0β30 with two bust cup options, A/B and C/D, covering full bust 32β58 in (81β147 cm).
How do I choose my cup size?
Subtract your high bust from your full bust. Up to 2" (5 cm) uses the A/B cup; 2β4" (5β10 cm) uses the C/D cup. Over 4" may need a full bust adjustment.
What is the difference between View A and View B?
View A has ruffled short sleeves. View B is sleeveless with a ruffle across the front. Both come as a tunic blouse or a knee-length dress with a side slit and high-low hem.
How much fabric do I need?
1Β½β4 yd (1.4β3.7 m) depending on view, size and whether your fabric is 44" or 54" wide. Buy extra for shrinkage, directional prints or pattern matching.
Is the Farrah pattern suitable for beginners?
Chalk and Notch rates it Intermediate.