Nettie Dress & Bodysuit Pattern
Nettie is a quick and easy-to-make wardrobe staple. Make a close-fitting bodysuit or knit dress, with a choice of three sleeve lengths, two necklines and three back variations.
Both dress and bodysuit can be made with a bateau or scoop neckline, with the choice of high, mid or low scoop back. Add your choice of short, 3/4 or long sleeves. The bodysuit features a low-cut bottom and optional snap crotch, and the leg and neck openings are all finished with knit bands.
Sizes: Currently available in sizes 0-20 only (PDF)
See our guide to printing & assembling PDF files here.
SUGGESTED FABRIC
4-way stretch fabrics with good recovery and at least 50% crosswise stretch; cotton-lycra and lycra are ideal. 2-way stretch fabrics such as ponte are only recommended for the dress variation, as long as they also stretch at least 50%. A 10” square scrap of lining fabric like rayon bemberg or silk charmeuse for the optional snap crotch
YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS
(58" / 1.5m) Bodysuit
0-8 = 1.25 yd/1.2m
10-14 = 1.5yd/1.4m
18-20 = 1.75yd/1.6m
Dress
0-8 = 1.5yd/1.4m
10-14 = 1.75yd/1.6m
16-20 = 2yd/1.8m
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
- 3 metal snaps for the snap crotch (optional)
- Stretch or jersey needle
- Polyester thread
- Clear elastic or twill tape to stabilize shoulder seams
- Double stretch needle (optional)
- One pair of foam cups (optional)
Sewing level: Advanced beginner
Sizes: 0 - 20 (see our sizing chart here)
Finished measurements: See complete final measurements here
Instructions: English or French Print at Home File (Letter & A4): Bodysuit: 22 pages, Dress: 24 pages
Copy Shop/A0 File: 2 large sheets (36"x48" / A0)
Sewalong
- PT 1: Fabric
- PT 2: Supplies
- PT 3: Outfit Inspiration & Pattern Hacking
- PT 4: Prepping Your Pattern Pieces
- PT 5: Cutting Your Fabric
- PT 6: Attaching Neck Binding
- PT 7: Adding a Shelf Bra and Foam Cups
- PT 8: Attaching Sleeves
- PT 9: Finishing the Bodysuit
- PT 10: Hacking a Swimsuit
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