Nicks Dress + Blouse Pattern Sewing Class | Saturday, Sept 5 & 12 | 12-4 PM

Nicks Dress + Blouse Sewing Class

Create a romantic, effortlessly stylish garment with the Nicks Dress + Blouse pattern by Closet Core Patterns. In this class, you'll learn professional garment sewing techniques while making your choice of the elegant blouse, flowy tunic, or tiered dress. Featuring a flattering V-neck yoke, soft gathers, and beautifully finished sleeves, this pattern is perfect for sewists looking to build confidence with lightweight woven fabrics.

Students will learn pattern layout, garment construction, gathering techniques, neckline finishes, sleeve construction, elastic casings, button loops (optional), and professional seam finishing. By the end of class, you'll leave with a beautiful handmade garment and the skills to confidently tackle future apparel projects. This is an excellent class for adventurous beginners and intermediate sewists.

Supply List

Pattern

• Closet Core Nicks Dress + Blouse pattern (printed and assembled if using PDF)
• Pattern: TO PURCHASE CLICK HERE 

Fabric

Choose a light to midweight woven fabric with good drape, such as:

• Rayon Challis
• Viscose
• Linen or Linen Blend
• Cotton Lawn
• Cotton Voile
• Batiste
• Chambray
• Silk Crepe or Charmeuse (optional)

Fabric Requirements (58" wide fabric):

• Dress (View A): 5–5¼ yards
• Tunic (View B): 2¼ yards
• Blouse (View C): 1¾–2¼ yards (depending on size)

Notions

• Matching thread
• Five ½" (12 mm) buttons (Dress or Tunic button-front views only)
• ½" elastic
• 2 yards for the Dress (waist and sleeve cuffs)
• ½ yard for the Blouse (if making elastic cuffs)
• Lightweight fusible interfacing (for the blouse facing)
• Fabric marking pen or chalk
• Safety pin or tube turner (for turning button loops if using that neckline option)

Sewing Supplies

• Sewing machine in good working order
• Universal needle (70/10 or 80/12 recommended)
• Fabric scissors or rotary cutter and mat
• Pins or sewing clips
• Seam ripper
• Measuring tape
• Hand sewing needle
• Wonder Tape (optional, but helpful)

Please prewash and press your fabric before class to prevent shrinkage and ensure you're ready to begin sewing.