Clématisse Patterns - Anaïs Blouse | Dress (French Instructions)

About the Anaïs Dress | Blouse

Anaïs is an extremely versatile design as it can vary in style depending on the different collar versions and the fabrics used.  It's a simple, straight and slightly fitted dress or blouse that allows the sleeves (whether they are long or short) to take centre stage.  

There are 2 possible sleeve finishes:

– the first is a ball sleeve which is created thanks to an undersleeve (lining) and an elastic at the bottom.

- the second is a long sleeve with elasticised cuffs and frill

There are also 3 collar variations:
– a first is a collar stand and a very refined delicate frill, which closes with a pretty button and a loop at the back of the neck
– a second is a high collar which gives the blouse a modern and elegant style, which closes using 2 loops and 2 buttons
– a third version is without a collar to reveal the neck and enhance your prettiest necklace.

General Notes: 

• Instructions are in French
• Pointrine (cm) means Chest Measurement in cm; Tour de Taille en cm (au niveau le plus creux) means Waist Measurement in cm (at the smallest point); Bassin (cm) au point le plus fort des fesses means Hip measurement as the widest point.
• All technical drawings are in black and white and are very clear
• Pattern Pieces have English & French names & instructions (eg. Grainline, Pocket Placement, Cut Fabric x 2 etc.)
• Seam Allowances included + no overlapping pieces
• There is a Clématisse YouTube Channel where you can find a video tutorial.  The commentary is in French, but you can turn on the translation feature.  In reality, you probably will be fine by just watching the process. 

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The Fabric

Select non-stretch wovens with a little body to highlight the sleeves such as viscose blends, viscose twill, lace, broderie anglaise, lighter weight cottons like double gauze or cotton satin.  

Yardage for sizes 34 to 52

Notions

-Iron-on: 40cm X 60cm

Elastic:

*1 meter (width 5-8mm) for ball handle versions

*0.70m (width 8mm) for the long sleeve version with frill

Sizing

The pattern size range is 34 to 52 (European). 

Level of Difficulty

Clématisse do not offer a level of difficulty rating.