Anna Allen - Anthea Blouse and Dress Pattern

The Anthea is a dartless blouse and dress pattern with puffed sleeves. All views button up the front with a fold-over placket and bias faced neckline. View A blouse has puffed sleeves that end at, or just below the elbow with a narrow bias cuff. View B dress has puffed sleeves that are 2” shorter than view A. Both the blouse and dress have a narrow curved hemline that dips down at the back/front and comes up slightly at the side seams. The dress includes a separate tie for those who prefer a more cinched in waist. This pattern was drafted for someone 5’5” with a B/C cup. Both top and dress can be lengthened or shortened as desired. Intended to be made in non-stretch woven fabrics.

Skill level: intermediate 

Supplies/materials required: All purpose thread; lightweight fusible interfacing; 3/8" buttons, 7 for blouse or 12 for dress.

Suggested fabrics: Non-stretch woven cotton or linen in medium (5-6 oz) or light (3-4 oz) weight, voiles and lawns, or dress/shirting weight fabrics in various fibres such as cotton or silk may also be used.