Megan Nielsen Protea Capsule Wardrobe

Buy the Protea Capsule Wardrobe sewing pattern from Megan Nielsen. Protea is a loose-fit woven capsule wardrobe set. The pattern features two neckline options, two sleeve options, two skirt options, darts at the bust, neckline facings, a gathered skirt and anchored pockets.

View A is a dress with a round neckline, gathered skirt and fitted sleeves. View B is a woven tee with a square neckline and fitted sleeves. View C is a dress with a square neckline, flutter sleeves, tiered gathered skirt and drawstring. View D is a woven tee with a round neckline and flutter sleeves. View E is a tiered gathered skirt with an elastic waistband and drawstring.

Note: This pattern is also available as part of The Designer Edit: Megan Nielsen Bundle.

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

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight shirt or dress fabrics such as cotton, shirting, voile, batiste, lawn, silk, crepe, rayon, chambray and linen.

Fabric requirements: 

View A: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 2.3 - 2.7 m (2 1/2 - 3 yd) // 115 cm (45″) wide fabric: 2.6 - 3.7 m (2 7/8 - 4 yd).

View B: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 1.3 - 1.5 m (1 3/8 - 1 5/8 yd) // 115 cm (45″) wide fabric: 1.8 - 2.1 m (2 - 2 1/4 yd).

View C: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 3.2 - 4 m (3 1/2 - 4 3/8 yd) // 115 cm (45″) wide fabric: 3.6 - 5.2 m (3 7/8 - 5 5/8 yd).

View D: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 1.3 - 1.7 m (1 3/8 - 1 7/8 yd) // 115 cm (45″) wide fabric: 2 - 2.3 m (2 1/8 - 2 1/2 yd).

View E: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 2.3 - 2.8 m (2 1/2 - 3 yd) // 115 cm (45″) wide fabric: 3.2 - 3.8 m (3 1/2 - 4 1/8 yd).

Sizing: 0 – 20 (approx. UK 6 – 20, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Fusible interfacing; cord, ribbon or belt for Views C and E; 32 mm (1 1/4") or 25 mm (1") wide elastic for View E.

Note: This pattern is available in an expanded size range on the designer’s website (PDF only).

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