digital taika blouse dress sewing pattern
Taika is a timeless midi-length blouse dress with half sleeves and gathered sleeve openings. This lightly fitted dress features a V-neck and a button closure. The curved waist seam runs below the bust at front, and the gathers at the bust and center back give volume and shape to the bodice, while the vertical seams of the skirt flatter and contour the body.
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Named Digital Patterns
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Printing Information:
- Instructions: 12 pages
- Tiled pattern pieces: 40 pages
- A0 pattern sheets: 2 pages
Description
Taika is a timeless midi-length blouse dress with half sleeves and gathered sleeve openings. This lightly fitted dress features a V-neck and a button closure. The curved waist seam runs below the bust at front, and the gathers at the bust and center back give volume and shape to the bodice, while the vertical seams of the skirt flatter and contour the body.
Suggested Fabrics
Choose a lightweight or mediumweight non-stretch shirting. Depending on the desired result, you can either opt for a drapey fabric, such as rayon or Tencel, or a less drapey one, for example lightweight cotton or linen shirting.
Notions
- Fusible interfacing, 155 cm (1 5/8 yd)
- 7 mm (1/4”) elastic, 55 cm (22”)
- Small buttons, 9 pcs
Fabric Requirements and Finished Measurements
Fabric requirements and finished measurements are available by clicking on the last image at the above right.
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This Named pattern comes in sizes EUR 32-56 (US 0-24/ UK 4-28). Remember that the fit of a garment also depends on the style of the garment and whether it is fitted or loose. Each pattern will come with instructions that include a chart of finished garment measurements for all sizes. All Named patterns are designed for a 172 cm tall woman. You can always make your garments shorter or longer by amending the pattern. Please refer to the pattern alterations section of the Named website for further information on how to alter a Named pattern.
If your measurements don’t fit one of these sizes you should go with either the closest chest or hip measurement, depending on the pattern in question. It is recommended that you choose the size with the closest chest measurement for tops, dresses and coats, and the closest hip measurement for pants and skirts.
Always remember to check the following measurements:
- Chest measurement: Measure your chest across the fullest part, on top of your bra. Keep the measuring tape horizontally straight at the sides.
- Waist measurement: Measure against your skin, around the narrowest section of your waist.
- Hip measurement: Measure your hips at the widest part, on top of your underwear. Keep the measuring tape horizontally straight at the sides. Note that the widest part can also be the top of your thighs.
English System Eur
SizeUS
SizeUK
SizeBust
(in.)Waist
(in.)Hip
(in.)32 0 4 29 7/8" 23 5/8" 33 1/8" 34 2 6 31 1/2" 25 1/4" 34 5/8" 36 4 8 33 1/8" 26 3/4" 36 1/4" 38 6 10 34 5/8" 28 3/8" 37 3/4" 40 8 12 36 1/4" 29 7/8" 39 3/8" 42 10 14 37 3/4" 31 1/2" 41" 44 12 16 39 3/8" 33 1/8" 42 1/2" 46 14 18 41" 34 5/8" 44 1/8" 48 16 20 43 1/4" 37" 46 1/2" 50 18 22 45 5/8" 39 3/8" 48 7/8" 52 20 24 48" 41 3/4" 51 1/8" 54 22 26 50 3/8" 44 1/8" 53 1/2" 56 24 28 52 3/4" 46 1/2" 55 7/8" Metric System Eur
SizeUS
SizeUK
SizeBust
(cm)Waist
(cm)Hip
(cm)32 0 4 76 60 84 34 2 6 80 64 88 36 4 8 84 68 92 38 6 10 88 72 96 40 8 12 92 76 100 42 10 14 96 80 104 44 12 16 100 84 108 46 14 18 104 88 112 48 16 20 110 94 118 50 18 22 116 100 124 52 20 24 122 106 130 54 22 26 128 112 136 56 24 28 134 118 142 -
Average rating: (4 of 5) based on 1 reviews
Beautiful dressI love the dress, instructions were good if you were an experienced seamstress. I did make a FBA, my only complaint was the sleeves were tight for the style and I would change them if I made again.1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?