Difficulty: Intermediate
Sizes: US 0-30 (approx. UK 8-30 based on our size chart)
Please always check the pattern size chart and finished garment measurements.
Description
The Wren design offers a button-front blouse and a mini dress style. The mini dress features a lowered waistline accompanied by a pleated skirt, providing a relaxed fit around the waist and hips. It includes two distinctive sleeve choices: a short sleeve enhanced with a puffed cap and an elastic hem, and a long sleeve finished with a cuff.
Recommended Fabric
Light to mid weight woven fabrics such as, rayon challis, rayon crepe, rayon voile, cotton lawn, cotton voile, cotton shirting, linen, double gauze.
Fabric with a good drape world work best for the mini dress (View B).
Notions
3/4 yd (0.7m) of tricot fusible interfacing (for facings and cuffs)
6 or 7 1/2″ (12.7mm) buttons for the centre front
2 or 4 1/2″ (12.7mm) buttons for the long sleeve cuffs
1 yd (1m) of 3/8″ (1cm) elastic for the short sleeves
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
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Returns
We want you to love your order! If you’re not completely happy, you can return items within 28 days of receiving your order.
Please note that fabrics are cut to order, so a restocking fee may apply. Some items are non-returnable except where faulty or not as described.
Chalk & Notch - Wren Blouse & Dress Pattern is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Sizes: US 0-30 (approx. UK 8-30 based on our size chart)
Please always check the pattern size chart and finished garment measurements.
Description
The Wren design offers a button-front blouse and a mini dress style. The mini dress features a lowered waistline accompanied by a pleated skirt, providing a relaxed fit around the waist and hips. It includes two distinctive sleeve choices: a short sleeve enhanced with a puffed cap and an elastic hem, and a long sleeve finished with a cuff.
Recommended Fabric
Light to mid weight woven fabrics such as, rayon challis, rayon crepe, rayon voile, cotton lawn, cotton voile, cotton shirting, linen, double gauze.
Fabric with a good drape world work best for the mini dress (View B).
Notions
3/4 yd (0.7m) of tricot fusible interfacing (for facings and cuffs)
6 or 7 1/2″ (12.7mm) buttons for the centre front
2 or 4 1/2″ (12.7mm) buttons for the long sleeve cuffs
1 yd (1m) of 3/8″ (1cm) elastic for the short sleeves
