PDF SEWING PATTERN | Bloom Button Top & Dress | Brightside Fabric Co.

PDF SEWING PATTERN | Bloom Button Top & Dress | Brightside Fabric Co.

Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Sizes: XS–5X
Language: English Only

The Bloom Button Top & Dress by Brightside Fabric Co. is a versatile woven sewing pattern with three options: a simple cropped tank, a gathered peplum top or an easy dress.

All three views feature a sleeveless button-front bodice with bust darts and neatly finished neckline and armholes using bias binding. Choose View A for the simple cropped tank, View B for a gathered peplum top, or View C for the gathered dress with practical side-seam pockets.

Designed for confident beginners, Bloom is a great project for learning or practising darts, buttonholes, bias binding, gathering and working with fusible interfacing.

Pattern Features

• Three views in one pattern
• View A: cropped button-front tank
• View B: gathered peplum top
• View C: gathered dress with side-seam pockets
• Sleeveless bodice
• Front button placket
• Bust darts
• Bias-bound neckline and armholes
• Sizes XS–5X

Suggested Fabrics

Choose lightweight woven fabrics. Brightside Fabric Co. recommends:

• Linen
• Cotton/Linen Blends
• Yarn-Dyed Cotton
• Eyelet
• Double Gauze

Notions & Supplies

• Bias binding – cut from the main fabric or a contrasting fabric
• 4–5 buttons for View A
• 3–4 buttons for Views B and C
• Fusible interfacing
• Matching thread
• Clips or pins

Body Measurements

XS: Bust 32–34" / 81.3–86.4 cm | Waist 26" / 66 cm
S: Bust 34–36" / 86.4–91.4 cm | Waist 28" / 71.1 cm
M: Bust 36–38" / 91.4–96.5 cm | Waist 30" / 76.2 cm
L: Bust 38–41" / 96.5–104.1 cm | Waist 32" / 81.3 cm
XL: Bust 41–44" / 104.1–111.8 cm | Waist 35" / 86.4 cm
0X: Bust 44–47" / 111.8–119.4 cm | Waist 38" / 96.5 cm
1X: Bust 47–50" / 119.4–127 cm | Waist 41" / 104.1 cm
2X: Bust 50–53" / 127–134.6 cm | Waist 44" / 111.8 cm
3X: Bust 53–56" / 134.6–142.2 cm | Waist 47" / 119.4 cm
4X: Bust 56–59" / 142.2–149.9 cm | Waist 50" / 127 cm
5X: Bust 59–62" / 149.9–157.5 cm | Waist 53" / 134.6 cm

Sizing Note: Choose your size based primarily on your bust measurement. The pattern is drafted for a B cup. If you have a larger bust, you may wish to make a full bust adjustment. A toile is recommended to check the fit before cutting into your final fabric.

Finished Garment Measurements

XS: Bust 37.7" / 95.6 cm | Waist 35.3" / 89.8 cm | A 16" / 40.6 cm | B 18" / 45.7 cm | C 38.5" / 97.8 cm
S: Bust 39.7" / 100.8 cm | Waist 37.3" / 94.5 cm | A 16.5" / 41.9 cm | B 18.5" / 47 cm | C 39" / 99.1 cm
M: Bust 41.8" / 106.2 cm | Waist 39.3" / 99 cm | A 17" / 43.2 cm | B 19" / 48.3 cm | C 39.5" / 100.3 cm
L: Bust 43.7" / 111 cm | Waist 41.3" / 104.1 cm | A 17.5" / 44.5 cm | B 19.5" / 49.5 cm | C 40" / 101.6 cm
XL: Bust 46.8" / 118.8 cm | Waist 44.3" / 111.7 cm | A 18" / 45.7 cm | B 20" / 50.8 cm | C 40.5" / 102.9 cm
0X: Bust 49.7" / 126.3 cm | Waist 47.3" / 119.3 cm | A 18.5" / 47 cm | B 20.5" / 52.1 cm | C 41" / 104.1 cm
1X: Bust 52.6" / 133.7 cm | Waist 50.3" / 127 cm | A 19" / 48.3 cm | B 21" / 53.3 cm | C 41.5" / 105.4 cm
2X: Bust 55.5" / 141 cm | Waist 53.3" / 134.6 cm | A 19.5" / 49.5 cm | B 21.5" / 54.6 cm | C 42" / 106.7 cm
3X: Bust 58.4" / 148.4 cm | Waist 56.3" / 142.2 cm | A 20" / 50.8 cm | B 22" / 55.9 cm | C 42.5" / 108 cm
4X: Bust 61.3" / 155.7 cm | Waist 59.3" / 150.6 cm | A 20.5" / 52.1 cm | B 22.5" / 57.2 cm | C 43" / 109.2 cm
5X: Bust 64.2" / 163 cm | Waist 62.3" / 158.2 cm | A 21" / 53.3 cm | B 23" / 58.4 cm | C 43.5" / 110.5 cm

Fabric Requirements View A – Cropped Top

60" / 150 cm wide: XS–M: 1 yd / 91.4 cm | L–1X: 1.5 yd / 137.2 cm | 2X–5X: 2 yd / 182.9 cm
54" / 140 cm wide: XS–M: 1 yd / 91.4 cm | L–1X: 1.5 yd / 137.2 cm | 2X–5X: 2 yd / 182.9 cm
44" / 110 cm wide: XS–M: 1.25 yd / 114.3 cm | L–1X: 2 yd / 182.9 cm | 2X–5X: 2.5 yd / 228.6 cm

View B – Peplum Top

60" / 150 cm wide: XS–M: 1.5 yd / 137.2 cm | L–0X: 2 yd / 182.9 cm | 1X–5X: 2.5 yd / 228.6 cm
54" / 140 cm wide: XS–M: 1.5 yd / 137.2 cm | L–0X: 2 yd / 182.9 cm | 1X–3X: 2.5 yd / 228.6 cm | 4X–5X: 2.75 yd / 251.5 cm
44" / 110 cm wide: XS–M: 1.75 yd / 160 cm | L–0X: 2.25 yd / 205.7 cm | 1X–3X: 3 yd / 274.3 cm | 4X–5X: 3.25 yd / 297.2 cm

View C – Dress

60" / 150 cm wide: XS–M: 2 yd / 182.9 cm | L–XL: 2.5 yd / 228.6 cm | 0X–1X: 3 yd / 274.3 cm | 2X–5X: 3.5 yd / 320 cm
54" / 140 cm wide: XS–M: 2.25 yd / 205.7 cm | L–XL: 2.75 yd / 251.5 cm | 0X–1X: 3.25 yd / 297.2 cm | 2X–3X: 3.75 yd / 342.9 cm | 4X–5X: 4 yd / 365.8 cm
44" / 110 cm wide: XS–M: 2.5 yd / 228.6 cm | L–XL: 3 yd / 274.3 cm | 0X–1X: 3.5 yd / 320 cm | 2X–3X: 4 yd / 365.8 cm | 4X–5X: 4.5 yd / 411.5 cm

Please Note: Fabric requirements are approximate and do not include allowance for fabric shrinkage.

PDF Pattern Includes

• Layered PDF pattern in sizes XS–5X
• A0 copyshop pattern – 1 page
• Letter/A4 print-at-home pattern – 18 pages
• Projector file
• 32-page illustrated instruction booklet