Madalynne Olivet Dress and Blouse (free)

The Olivet Dress and Blouse is a free sewing pattern from Madalynne. Make a statement in Olivet. This style has exaggerated ruffles over the shoulders, a deep V-neckline in the front and back, and a gathered skirt. Olivet is a beginner-friendly sewing project with a simple construction and easy-to-follow steps. Whether you're new to sewing or an experienced maker looking for a quick me-made project, it's a satisfying and stylish choice.

Sewing level: Confident beginner

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics and fabric requirements:

MAIN FABRIC: 1.5 - 2.25 yd (1.4 - 2.1 m) of lightweight cotton such as cotton voile, cotton lawn, cotton batiste, cotton gauze. Other options include chambray, linen.

COMBO FABRIC: 3 yd (2.7 m) of eyelet fabric with a decorative edge, at least 7.5" (19 cm) wide. If you're cutting the Sleeve Ruffle on the fold rather than using a fabric with a decorative edge, combo fabric must be at least 15" (38 cm) wide.

Sizing: XS – 5X (approx. UK 6 – 32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart.

Notions: 2 yd (1.8 m) of picot, flat, or rubber elastic, 3/8"-1/2" (1-1.3 cm) wide. 

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (24 pages); US letter print-at-home pattern (24 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes. Note: This pattern must be printed in colour. 

Note: You might also be interested in the DIY kits Madalynne has created to accompany her patterns. These contain all the notions you need for your sewing project.

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