The CHARLIE women's blouse and dress pattern (complete pattern with options)

CHARLIE, COMPLETE PATTERN :

Charlie is a blouse or dress created in a shirt style with a pretty neckline. The 3 buttons, the box pleat at the back and its rounded finish give it femininity and softness. Its clean look makes it a must-have piece in your wardrobe. Its different options allow you to sew a Charlie for every season! Short sleeves or sleeveless for your summer wardrobe, long sleeves for your warmer outfits.

This complete pattern is available in pdf and pocket format:

_Charlie is available in a short dress and a blouse

_It offers 3 different necklines

_It offers 4 different armholes

_It offers a “frilly” or ruffled option at the neckline

If you just want the options, it's HERE.

If you want the basic pattern, it's IC I.

Pattern for size 34 to 46, available in pdf and/or pocket.

To make sewing easier:

-All pdf patterns have layers by size and do not have a frame to cut out.

-Seam allowances are included.

-No overlapping of parts.

PDF

Immediately after placing your order you will receive a link to download your pattern (this link will also be present on the confirmation email you will receive after ordering).

Download your pattern, you will have a .zip file including:

• a pdf file of the multi-size pattern (from 34 to 46) to print and assemble in A4 format;
• a pdf file of the multi-size pattern (from 34 to 46) to print and assemble in A0 format;
• a pdf file of the multi-size pattern (from 34 to 46) to print and assemble in US Letter format;
• an illustrated assembly guide to assist you;

A4 and US Letter patterns have layers by size (you only print the useful sizes)

The sheets are frameless to cut: print and assemble your sheets edge to edge.

Pouch

A few days after placing your order, you will receive your pouch in your mailbox.

The pouch contains:

• 1 A0 board with the pattern from size 34 to size 46 (without overlapping pieces),
• the assembly booklet containing explanations and illustrations to help you sew your garment,
• an A5 size storage pouch.

The pattern is printed in black and white with the lines of the different sizes represented by different lines (dotted lines, dashes, etc.).

The assembly booklet is printed in color, it contains photos as well as diagrams illustrating the assembly of the garment.

Delivery of the pouches:

Shipping to a relay point: the choice of relay point is made after validation of the order.

At home: Colissimo

Level

Intermediate, the technical points are the sewing of the darts, the “burrito” method, the installation of the button placket as well as the long sleeves.

Supplies

Choice of fabric: Choose a warp and weft fabric: viscose, poplin, cotton, tencel, twill, crepe, linen, crepe, chambray, etc.

Supplies :

• Fabric yardage required (width 140 cm), some examples (note, measurements may vary if you choose several options ):

-Sleeveless top (with or without collar) from 34 to 46: 1m

-Short-sleeved top from 34 to 46: 1m 30

-Long-sleeved top from 34 to 46: 1m 60

-Sleeveless dress (with or without collar) size 34 or 44: 1.30 m (without pockets), 1.50 m (with pockets)

-Sleeveless dress (with or without collar) in 46: 1m 90 (with or without pockets)

-Short or long sleeve dress from 34 to 44: 2 m

-Short sleeve dress in 46: 2m 30

-Long-sleeved dress in 46: 2m 50

• Bias bias (2 cm): top hem: 1m 40; dress hem: 1m 60; armholes: 1m 10 (55 cm per armhole).

That is approximately 2m 50 for the top and 2m 70 for the dress.

• 3 buttons (approximately 12 mm), or 7 buttons if long sleeves with fastening tab.

• Iron-on interfacing (if necessary for lightweight fabrics) for the button placket, shirt collar lining and long sleeve cuffs.

• Elastic (for short sleeves): width 5 to 8 mm and length 65 cm ((arm circumference + 1 cm)x2).

Size Chart

Height: 168 cm

Size Chart:

Finished garment measurement chart:

Video tutorial

Watch the Charlie tutorial

In picture

Short puffed/frilly sleeved blouse

Sleeveless blouse/Tunisian collar: Viscose Ecovero “Apéritivo” Lise Tailor, two-hole yellow glitter buttons Lise Tailor.

Sleeveless blouse/shirt collar: Ecovero viscose “Sketch for Ukraine” Lise Tailor, Lise Tailor gold sequined boot buttons .

Sleeveless dress/shirt collar: Viscose linen Dahlia Atelier Brunette (worn with and without belt)

Long sleeve dress/ruffled collar: Viscose “Wonderland” Lise Tailor