This is a clever pattern that creates the beautiful draping at the front while leaving the back as a regular shirt. Wear it with a camisole or use a press stud to close the x over at the front. You will love this top! CLICK HERE to see construction of Dotty Blouse tutorial by Anne Kowalski
Fabric Suggestion
Silk, crepe, viscose or you could use a jersey knit – because of the way the pattern is drafted please be sure to purchase a two sided fabric.
Pattern Format
PDF Pattern - Single-Size
Single-size PDF sewing pattern download, sent to your email address in multi-sheet/tiled format for printing at home on A4 or US letter size paper AND single-sheet/wide format for printing at a copy shop. You get the size you order, PLUS the two closest sizes. Please note that the wide format files are set up for printing on 36" wide (or wider) paper rolls, not A0 paper sheets.
* For exact pdf file inclusions with purchase see here
PDF Pattern Size
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Size 4
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Single-size hard copy sewing pattern, mailed to your delivery address.
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1 review for Dotty Blouse
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
joann(verified owner) – :
Superb, the pattern that is – my choice of fabric was not.
I made this out of a mid weight merino knit and never gave any consideration when cutting out the pattern that the front folds/twists back up on itself to give a stunning fold. So when I put the top together I had one side with the knit side (right side) showing and the other side with the purl side (wrong side) showing. Not overly visible to anyone else but I can see it. I now wear a scarf with it.
Just be aware of your fabric choice on this one.
The pattern is great. The neckline just sits perfectly.
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.
Pattern Measurements Taken From A Size 10
Centre back length = 78 cm or 31 in
Front length from high shoulder point = 56 cm or 22 in
Across back at underarm = 60 cm or 23.5 in
Shoulder breadth = 38 cm or 15 in
Sleeve length = 60 cm or 23.5 in
Trims
1 x small press stud
main Fabric
Fabric Width
Sizes 4 -18
Sizes 20 - 30
110 cm / 44 in
210 cm / 2.3 yards
240 cm / 2.6 yards
Sizing Help
Size Chart - CM
Size
A. Shoulder Breadth (cm)
B. Upper Arm Girth (cm)
C. Bust (cm)
D. Waist (cm)
E. Hip (cm)
4
34.4
26.4
77
60
83
6
35.6
27.6
82
65
88
8
36.8
28.8
87
70
93
10
38
30
92
75
98
12
39.2
31.2
97
80
103
14
40.4
32.4
102
85
108
16
41.6
33.6
107
90
113
18
42.8
34.8
112
95
118
20
44
36
118
100
124
22
45.2
37.2
124
106
130
24
46.4
38.4
130
112
136
26
47.6
39.6
136
118
142
28
48.8
40.8
142
124
148
30
50
42
148
130
154
Size Chart - Inches
Size
A. Shoulder Breadth (inches)
B. Upper Arm Girth (inches)
C. Bust (inches)
D. Waist (inches)
E. Hip (inches)
4
13.5
10.5
30.3
23.5
32.6
6
14
10.9
32.3
25.5
34.6
8
14.5
11.3
34.3
27.5
36.6
10
15
11.8
36.2
29.5
38.6
12
15.4
12.3
38.2
31.5
40.6
14
15.9
12.8
40.2
33.5
42.5
16
16.4
13.2
42.1
35.5
44.5
18
16.9
13.7
44.1
37.5
46.5
20
17.3
14.2
46.5
39.5
48.8
22
17.8
14.6
48.8
42
51.2
24
18.3
15.1
51.2
44.5
53.5
26
18 3/4
15 5/8
53 1/2
46.5
56
28
19 1/4
16 1/8
56
48.5
58 1/4
30
19 3/4
16 5/8
58 1/4
50.5
61
Size Conversion Table
ALPHA SIZING
AUSTRALIA
UK
US
FRANCE
ITALY
JAPAN
XXS
6
6
2
34
38
5
XS
8
8
4
36
40
7
S
10
10
6
38
42
9
M
12
12
8
40
44
11
L
14
14
10
42
46
13
XL
16
16
12
44
48
15
XXL
18
18
14
46
50
17
How Do I Know What Size I Am?
Choosing your pattern size is the most important step and we will help you determine this with these easy to follow steps.
When taking your measurements ensure that you take them against your skin and not over clothing. One can wear a comfortable bra and knickers whilst measuring, as this will provide you with the most accurate measurements.
Tape measure has to sit firmly around the points you are measuring. But be careful not to pull it too tight, as this will give you the incorrect size.
When measuring circumferences (B, C, D, E) it is important to note that the tape measure must remain parallel to the floor. It is sometimes best to take the measurements in front of a mirror; this will help you see the angle of the tape measure.
You will only require the basic body measurements to determine your pattern size which is indicated on our mannequin below:
A. Shoulder Breadth
Place the tape at the edge of the shoulder. Measure along the top of the shoulder blade/across the highest point of the shoulders to the other edge, following the natural slope and allow an extra finger for ease of any movement.
B. Upper Arm Girth
This point is taken as a circumference at your widest point of your upper arm.
C. Bust
This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the fullest part of your chest.
D. Waist
This point is taken as a circumference and taken at the smallest part of your waist.
E. Hip
This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the widest part of your hips.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
joann (verified owner) – :
Superb, the pattern that is – my choice of fabric was not.
I made this out of a mid weight merino knit and never gave any consideration when cutting out the pattern that the front folds/twists back up on itself to give a stunning fold. So when I put the top together I had one side with the knit side (right side) showing and the other side with the purl side (wrong side) showing. Not overly visible to anyone else but I can see it. I now wear a scarf with it.
Just be aware of your fabric choice on this one.
The pattern is great. The neckline just sits perfectly.