Bluebell Dress & Blouse

Imagine your little one twirling under the summer sun, wrapped in a dress that flows and moves with every step they take. The Bluebell pattern gives you the joy of creating a garment that feels special—whether it's for a family picnic, a day at the beach, or simply making everyday moments a bit more magical. With its relaxed silhouette and playful details, you can craft a unique dress or blouse that reflects both your creativity and your child’s personality.

This pattern is designed for children aged 1 to 12 years and works beautifully with lightweight woven fabrics. The fully gathered skirt and flowing silhouette allow ease of movement, so your child can run, play, and explore the world freely.

What makes Bluebell truly stand out is its versatility. Customize it to suit your style—go for an edgy, modern vibe, or add a romantic, whimsical touch. You get to make each piece truly one-of-a-kind, giving you endless possibilities from just one pattern.

• A-Line, flowing silhouette
• Empire waistline
• Elasticated, gathered sides
• Optional shoulder frills
• Optional hem ruffles
• Three different length options (blouse, mini, midi)
• Three different closure styles (back buttons, front buttons or full button down)
• Additional pattern for long and 3/4 sleeves

This pattern is perfect for Advanced Beginners to Intermediate sewists, providing a range of options to match your developing skills. It's suited for those familiar with basic sewing techniques and terminology.

The Bluebell Pattern is ideal for creating elegant, flowing garments from lightweight to midweight woven fabrics that are durable and gentle on sensitive skin. Recommended materials include:

• Cotton lawn
• Light twill
• Batiste
• Linen
• Double gauze

For the calculations provided in the fabric requirement table, we have used the standard European fabric width, which is typically 140 cm (55 inches). The measurements are presented in centimeters, with the equivalent in yards provided in parentheses below each figure.

Please note that different fabrics can shrink differently after washing, so we recommend adding extra fabric to account for this shrinkage. It's advisable to purchase additional fabric to ensure you have enough for your project.

• Lining fabric (if you choose something other than the main fabric)
• Lightweight fusible interfacing
• 2–9 buttons that are 10–12 mm (⅜–½ inch) in diameter
• Elastic that is 5–10 mm (¼–⅜ inch) wide
• Optional snap button

Your package includes a set of easy-to-follow sewing instructions, complemented by detailed illustrations to enhance your sewing experience. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions, details on printing and assembling pattern tiles, fabric layouts, and fabric requirements—giving you everything you need to successfully complete your project.

Comprehensive pattern files are available in multiple PDF formats:

• A4 and US Letter Print-at-home files.
• A0 copy shop files for large-scale printing.
• Projector file for modern, paperless cutting.