Nicola Dress.
Sewaholic Sewing Pattern 1504.
Size 0-2-4-6-8-10-12-14-16-18-20.
Difficulty: Intermediate / Advanced.

Nicola is a beautiful shirtdress with a gently scooped V-neckline, button front closure and knee length skirt. The collar lies flat around the neckline for a subtle, face-framing effect. Your choice of long sleeves or cap sleeves, with a comfortable elastic waistline hidden by a fabric tie belt.

Designed with a pear-shaped figure in mind, the yoke features gathers over the bustline and in the back to add volume on top. Cap sleeves broaden the shoulders and the tie belt highlights a narrow waistline. The skirt flares from the waistline to hem, flattering curvy hips.

A lovely, classic dress for work or the weekend!

Sizing is proportioned for a pear-shaped figure: smaller bust and waist, larger hips.

Recommended fabrics

Lightweight woven fabrics such as cotton voile or lawn, swiss dot, rayon challis, crepe, charmeuse. Allow extra fabric to match stripes, plaids or one-way designs.