Nikau Dress

This pull on, open neck dress is a versatile all season staple with several mix and match style options.  Decide between the 3/4 feature gathered sleeve or sleeveless style options and then choose your belt; either an in-seam wide double wrap belt or standard tie belt option - or simply leave unbelted for a more casual and relaxed fit.

The collar can be worn folded or standing depending on your preference.

Beautifully cool in 100% cotton or linen the dress is professionally finished with a simple front facing.

This dress will take you from the beach to the board room.

PATTERN FEATURES:

• In seam side pockets
  
• 3/4 gathered sleeve or sleeveless style options
• Easy sew combined neck and armhole facing for a professional looking finish (for the Sleeveless option)
• 3 belt alternatives (Wide double wrap belt, simple tie belt or no belt)
  
• Watch the Video on how to tie the Double Wrap Belt
• Collar can be worn folded open or standing

Watch the Video Tutorial on how to sew a combined neck and armhole facing

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FABRIC

Please refer to the FABRIC REQUIREMENT CHART as one of the last images on this product listing. You can magnify this image if viewing it on a mobile phone whilst in a fabric store.

WOVEN fabrics : Most light to mid weight woven fabrics will suit this dress.
Linen, cotton and linen/cotton blends are highly recommended for this pattern. Most light to mid weight fabrics will work with the Nikau dress.

DIFFICULTY

Confident beginner ready for the next step. Easy Intermediate (3/5).

SIZE & FITTING

Model wears size 10 (S) and is 171 cm tall

Currently available in sizes NZ/AU 8-18 (US4-14) - we are planning to increase this size range in the near future.

Each purchase comes with 4 sizes (please refer last image for size chart and international size comparisons):
Small/Medium - (NZ/AU/UK 8-10-12-14  | US 4-6-8-10)           AO 3 pg |PAH 45 pg
Medium/Large - (NZ/AU/UK 12-14-16-18  | US 8-10-12-14)     AO 3 pg |PAH 48 pg

WHAT DO I GET WITH MY PURCHASE?

Please note you are purchasing a digital pattern that will be sent directly to your email inbox after payment. You can print this pattern at home on A4 or US letter-sized paper or take it to a print shop for large scale printing (AO size). *You will not receive a hard copy printed pattern.*

Instant download available immediately after checkout includes:

1. Instructions

2. PAH Pattern file (PAH=Print at home)
For printing in A4 or US Letter on a home printer. Printing at home is the most cost-effective, and sticking your pattern tiles together to make your full size pattern is easy. Further information for printing at home can be found in our Resources section here. 

3. AO Pattern file
AO is a large scale file designed to be printed at a Print Copy Shop. You cannot print this on your home printer as it is too big. If you choose to use this large file you will pay extra to have it printed but you do not have to stick anything together.

You can use the ADOBE LAYERS FEATURE to open the PAH pattern file and print only the size you need (and eliminate the "noise" of the unwanted sizes). You can also use the URL and bookmark links within the file to quickly access information and support. Download Adobe Reader for free (for Windows and Mac) here.