dress blouse Driftwood Blouse + Dress Sewing Pattern

dress blouse Driftwood Blouse + Dress Sewing PatternPlayful and casual, or classic and elegant the Driftwood Blouse + Dress is made for carefree days. Breezy and flowing, the fit is easy but refined. Dressed up or down, the dreamy Driftwood is a wardrobe building essential. Skill Level: Adventurous beginner intermediate. Fitting adjustment resources: Included Skills you will learn: Gathering, bias binding, raglan sleeves, under stitching, in seam pockets (dress version), channelled elastic (optional)

Playful and casual, or classic and elegant - the Driftwood Blouse + Dress is made for carefree days.  Breezy and flowing, the fit is easy but refined. 

Dressed up or down, the dreamy Driftwood is a wardrobe building essential.

Skill Level: Adventurous beginner-intermediate. 

Fitting adjustment resources: Included

Skills you will learn: Gathering, bias binding, raglan sleeves, under-stitching, in-seam pockets (dress version), channelled elastic (optional) 

Video Support: A full course of clear, concise videos accompany this pattern, alongside a comprehensive written and photographed instruction booklet.

Size Charts + Fabric Requirements

Choose between two size ranges:
0-22   (A-L) Size 0 starts where the children's sizes finish
14-38 (H-T)

Fabric Requirements + Finished Garment Measurement - Sizes 0-22 (A-L)
Fabric Requirements + Finished Garment Measurement - Sizes 14-38 (H-T)

Make old things new again! Twig & Tale patterns pair wonderfully with recycled fabrics. Look to gently used light weight linen garments, muslin wraps and pretty printed cotton dresses for inspiration.

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Sizes 0-22 (A-L)

Sizes 14-38 (H-T)

• Blouse + Dress 
• Teardrop or V shaped neckline
• With or without ties
• Short or long sleeves
• Comfy elastic or stylish gathered cuff
• In-seam side pockets (dress version)
  
  

Adaptive

Sizes 0-22 (A-L) Adaptive Front

Sizes 14-38 (H-T) Adaptive Front

Included Adaptive Add-on: Button-Front

This adaptive button-front is designed with accessibility in mind. 

An alternative to the regular pull-over style, this button-through front-opening version may be helpful for those with limited upper limb mobility, requiring easier assess to ports, feeding infants, or simply for personal aesthetic preference.

These adaptive pattern pieces are supplied in Print-at-Home, A0 Copyshop and Projector format. 

If you purchased the Driftwood Blouse + Dress pattern before this resource was added, simply re-download the pattern from your account to access it.

Helpful Resources

How to do an FBA (Fuller Bust Adjustment) on your Driftwood
How to do a Fuller Abdomen Adjustment on your Driftwood
How to do a Fuller Upper Arm Adjustment on your Driftwood
How to do a Fuller Seat Adjustment on your Driftwood

How to make an A-Line Driftwood Dress
How to make a Back-Opening Driftwood Blouse
How to make a Flounce Sleeve for your Driftwood
How to make a Button Cuff for your Driftwood
How to make a Ruffle Sleeve for your Driftwood
How to make a Driftwood from Knit Fabric

Printing Info + FAQ

This is a print-at-home PDF pattern and includes three printing options:

1. US Letter/A4 - tiled and designed to print on your home printer
2. Copyshop - A0 wide-format file (33.1″ x 46.8″) 
3. Projector - specially-formatted and optimized for home projector use.  Read more about using our projector files here 

All pattern printing formats include “layers”, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need, or all of the sizes. A comprehensive sewing instruction tutorial is supplied.

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