Fall in love with the Viola Dress & Blouse

Sew a vintage-inspired dress or blouse with our new Viola PDF pattern!

Sew Over It - Viola Dress & Blouse

The Viola Dress & Blouse is the latest addition to our vintage collection, featuring a button up front, flat collar, gathers at the waist and shoulder, a lined back yoke, slightly dropped shoulder and a wide waistband.

Sew Over It - Viola Dress & Blouse

The pièce de résistance is the shirred panel at the back, which makes Viola comfortable to wear whilst giving you a beautiful fitted look.

Sew Over It - Viola Dress & Blouse

Sew yourself a beautiful Viola Dress: the midi skirt gathers into the waistband to mirror the bodice and closes with buttons down the front.

Sew Over It - Viola Dress & Blouse

And yes, it has pockets!

Sew Over It - Viola Dress & Blouse

You can also make Viola as a high-waist Blouse to pair with high-waisted jeans, our Peggy Trousers or a fitted skirt.

Sew Over It - Viola Dress & Blouse

You can pick between two sleeve lengths for both versions:
a short sleeve with a turn-up or a longer sleeve gathered into a cuff.

Sew Over It - Viola Dress & Blouse

Choose fabrics with structure such as cotton poplin or chambray for a crisp Viola, something drapey like viscose or crepe for a softer look.

Sew Over It - Viola Dress & Blouse

Our Pattern Insiders made some gorgeous versions of Viola!

Sew Over It - Viola Dress & Blouse

Head over to our YouTube channel to find out more about the pattern on the vlog.

Get inspired by our Viola Board on Pinterest and see what other people have been making on Instagram by browsing the hashtags #soivioladress and #soiviolablouse.

Sew Over It - Viola Dress & Blouse

The Viola Dress & Blouse is an Intermediate pattern available in our full range of sizes UK 6-30. Sizes 6-20 are drafted for a B cup, sizes 18-30, for a D cup.

Learn to do a small or full bust adjustment on Viola with our Stitch School Tutorial!

Get the pattern and make yourself a vintage-style dress or blouse with added contemporary comfort!

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