PDF SEWING PATTERN | OMILIE Dress & Top | Merchant & Mills | UK 18–28

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: UK 18–28
Language: English only

The Omilie PDF sewing pattern by Merchant & Mills is a relaxed smock-style top or dress featuring patch pockets, inseam pockets on the dress and a choice of short or long sleeves.

Its gathered neckline and generous silhouette make Omilie comfortable and easy to wear throughout the year. Sew it in linen or TENCEL™ for a soft, flowing look, cotton poplin for more structure or brushed cotton and double gauze for a cosy everyday garment.

Looking for UK sizes 8–18? The Omilie PDF Sewing Pattern is also available in the standard size range. Shop UK sizes 6–18 here.

All seam allowances are 1.5 cm (⅝") unless otherwise stated and are included in the pattern.

• Relaxed smock-style top or dress
• Short and long sleeve options
• Gathered neckline
• Patch pockets
• Inseam pockets on the dress
• Top and dress lengths included
• Designed for UK sizes 18–28
• Intermediate sewing project

Choose light to medium-weight woven fabrics such as:

• Linen
  
• Cotton poplin
• TENCEL™ Lyocell
• Indian handwoven cotton
• Cotton double gauze
• Lightweight wool
  

Soft, fluid fabrics create a relaxed silhouette with beautiful movement, while crisp cotton poplin gives the garment a more structured and sculptural appearance.

• Matching sewing thread
• 0.45 m (½ yd) fusible interfacing for the top
• 1.3 m (1½ yd) fusible interfacing for the dress
• 6 × 11 mm (½") buttons for the top
• 12 × 11 mm (½") buttons for the dress
  

• Size 18: Bust 108.2 cm (42½"), Waist 91.2 cm (36"), Hips 114.5 cm (45")
• Size 20: Bust 114.5 cm (45"), Waist 97.5 cm (38½"), Hips 120.7 cm (47½")
• Size 22: Bust 120.7 cm (47½"), Waist 103.7 cm (41"), Hips 127 cm (50")
• Size 24: Bust 127 cm (50"), Waist 110 cm (43½"), Hips 133.3 cm (52½")
• Size 26: Bust 133.3 cm (52½"), Waist 116.2 cm (46"), Hips 139.7 cm (55")
• Size 28: Bust 139.7 cm (55"), Waist 122.5 cm (48½"), Hips 145.5 cm (57½")

• Size 18: Gathered Bust 129.2 cm (51"), Waist/Hips 202.6 cm (79¾"), Dress Length 125.2 cm (49¼"), Top Length 52.5 cm (20½"), Short Sleeve 2.8 cm (1"), Long Sleeve 27.9 cm (10⅞"), Bicep 41.5 cm (16¼")
• Size 20: Gathered Bust 135.6 cm (53½"), Waist/Hips 207.6 cm (81¾"), Dress Length 125.7 cm (49½"), Top Length 53 cm (20¾"), Short Sleeve 3 cm (1⅛"), Long Sleeve 28.1 cm (11"), Bicep 43.2 cm (17")
• Size 22: Gathered Bust 141.9 cm (56"), Waist/Hips 212.6 cm (83¾"), Dress Length 126.2 cm (49¾"), Top Length 53.5 cm (21"), Short Sleeve 3.2 cm (1¼"), Long Sleeve 28.3 cm (11⅛"), Bicep 44.9 cm (17¾")
• Size 24: Gathered Bust 148.3 cm (58½"), Waist/Hips 217.6 cm (85¾"), Dress Length 126.7 cm (50"), Top Length 54.5 cm (21½"), Short Sleeve 3.4 cm (1⅜"), Long Sleeve 28.5 cm (11¼"), Bicep 46.5 cm (18½")
• Size 26: Gathered Bust 154.6 cm (61"), Waist/Hips 222.6 cm (87¾"), Dress Length 127.2 cm (50¼"), Top Length 55.5 cm (21¾"), Short Sleeve 3.6 cm (1½"), Long Sleeve 28.7 cm (11⅜"), Bicep 48.2 cm (19")
• Size 28: Gathered Bust 161 cm (63½"), Waist/Hips 227.6 cm (89¾"), Dress Length 127.7 cm (50½"), Top Length 56.5 cm (22¼"), Short Sleeve 3.8 cm (1⅝"), Long Sleeve 28.9 cm (11½"), Bicep 50 cm (19¾")

The first quantity is for the short-sleeve version and the second is for the long-sleeve version. Requirements apply to fabric with or without nap.

• 110 cm (43½") wide: Sizes 18–20: 4.4 m / 5 m; Sizes 22–24: 4.8 m / 5.3 m; Sizes 26–28: 4.8 m / 5.4 m
• 120 cm (47") wide: Sizes 18–20: 4.4 m / 4.4 m; Sizes 22–24: 4.4 m / 4.8 m; Sizes 26–28: 4.6 m / 4.8 m
• 140 cm (55") wide: Sizes 18–20: 3.5 m / 3.7 m; Sizes 22–24: 3.5 m / 3.9 m; Sizes 26–28: 4.2 m / 4.6 m
• 150 cm (60") wide: Sizes 18–20: 3.5 m / 3.7 m; Sizes 22–24: 3.5 m / 3.7 m; Sizes 26–28: 3.5 m / 3.7 m

The first quantity is for the short-sleeve version and the second is for the long-sleeve version.

• 110 cm (43½") wide: Sizes 18–20: 2 m / 2.7 m; Sizes 22–24: 2.5 m / 3 m; Sizes 26–28: 2.5 m / 3 m
• 120 cm (47") wide: Sizes 18–20: 2 m / 2.5 m; Sizes 22–24: 2.3 m / 2.7 m; Sizes 26–28: 2.5 m / 2.9 m
• 140 cm (55") wide: Sizes 18–20: 1.8 m / 2 m; Sizes 22–24: 2 m / 2.3 m; Sizes 26–28: 2 m / 2.5 m
• 150 cm (60") wide: Sizes 18–20: 1.6 m / 2 m; Sizes 22–24: 2 m / 2 m; Sizes 26–28: 2 m / 2.3 m

The belt is positioned lengthwise along the grain and does not follow the nap direction.

• Top and dress versions
• Short and long sleeve options
• A0 copy shop 5 pages
• A4 home-printing 96 pages
• Compatible with A4 and US Letter paper
• Illustrated sewing instructions in English
• Instant PDF download

Omilie combines the comfort of an oversized smock with practical pockets and multiple styling options. Sew it as an airy linen top, a soft double gauze dress or a crisp cotton poplin version with a more sculptural silhouette.