Palerme Blouse and Dress Pattern | 6 Months - 4 Years

Blouse or dress sewing pattern. Loose fit. Gathered bottom. Lined front and back bust. Side opening at the front panel. Sleeve option: long with elasticated cuffs or short sleeve with hem.

A comfortable garment to work with fabric contrasts.

Skill level: intermediate

What you will practice with this sewing pattern:how to sew panels with facings, assemble a hidden placket, make gathers, French seams and elasticate cuffs.

Pattern comes in both French and English. A full video tutorial is also available on Youtube in French with English subtitles.

Material suggestions:

Wovens: poplin, batiste, double gauze, viscose, linen, light denim, chambray, seersucker, fine baby corduroy, velvet, flannel

Knits: jersey, French terry

The garment is designed with the use of 2 fabrics of contrasting colors or 2 different materials, fabric 1 for the sleeves, the skirt and the front and back side yokes, fabric 2 for the bust and its lining. Of course, the same fabric can be used for all the pieces.