Nicks Dress & Blouse – Printed Pattern | Closet Core
$22.00 USD
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Nicks Dress & Blouse – Printed Pattern | Closet Core
$22.00 USD
Inject a little bohemian glamour into your wardrobe with the Nicks Dress + Blouse. In multiple variations with soft gathering and delicate details, it's satisfying to make and a pleasure to wear.
All views feature a loose-fitting V-necked bodice with a gently gathered shoulder and yoke. The slightly puffed sleeve is gathered at the shoulder; choose between a short sleeve, or a long sleeve with wrist pleats for shaping and an elastic gathered cuff. You may also choose between two interchangeable neckline finishes: a simple facing, or a bias-bound neckline with delicate rouleau button loops and buttons. View A is a button-front dress with a comfortable elastic waist, long or short sleeves, and three gathered skirt tiers. View B is a voluminous swing tunic with a gathered hip tier and long or short sleeves. View C is an elegant blouse with a faced neckline and long or short sleeves.
Designed by Closet Core Patterns, the independent pattern company Heather Lou founded in 2013 in Montreal, Quebec. The 0–20 range is drafted for a height of 5'6" and a B cup.
📏 Sizing
US sizes 0–20, all included in the envelope
Bust: 31–46 in (79–117 cm)
Waist: 24–39 in (61–99 cm)
Hips: 33–48 in (84–122 cm)
Drafted for a height of 5'6" and a B cup. Full size chart and fabric requirements are on the envelope back in the photos.
🧵 Skill Level
Intermediate, as rated by Closet Core Patterns.
🪡 Fabric
Light to medium weight wovens with moderate drape: rayon challis, viscose, silk crepe, chiffon, charmeuse or georgette. For more body, try cotton shirting, batiste, voile, chambray or linen.
Dress (A): 5–5½ yd (4.5–5 m). Tunic (B): 2¼–2½ yd (2–2.25 m). Blouse (C): 1¾–2¾ yd (1.5–2.5 m), depending on size and fabric width.
Sizes 16–20 can't be cut from 45" fabric without rotating or piecing pattern pieces; use 58" fabric.
🔘 Notions
View A and B: five ½" (12 mm) buttons for the centre front. View A: 2 yd (2 m) of ½" (13 mm) elastic for the waist and cuffs. View C: ½ yd (0.5 m) of ½" elastic for the cuffs and a 10 × 10" (25 × 25 cm) piece of lightweight fusible interfacing. Thread, a marking tool and a tube turner or safety pin.
Pattern format: Printed · Language: English · Designed in Canada · Closet Core No. 33
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a printed pattern or a PDF?
This is the printed paper pattern in sizes 0–20, shipped to your door.
What sizes does the printed Nicks pattern include?
US sizes 0–20 (bust 31–46 in / 79–117 cm). Closet Core prints Nicks in the 0–20 range only.
What can I make with the Nicks pattern?
Three views: a button-front tiered dress with an elastic waist (A), a swing tunic with a gathered hip tier (B) and a blouse with a faced neckline (C), each with short or long sleeves.
Is Nicks suitable for beginners?
Closet Core rates it Intermediate. It involves gathering, a yoke and either a facing or a bound neckline with rouleau loops.
How much fabric do I need?
About 5–5½ yd (4.5–5 m) for the dress, 2¼–2½ yd (2–2.25 m) for the tunic and 1¾–2¾ yd (1.5–2.5 m) for the blouse. Sizes 16–20 need 58" wide fabric.
What fabric works best?
Drapey light to medium wovens such as rayon challis, viscose, silk crepe or georgette, or crisper cotton shirting, voile, chambray and linen for more volume.