Buy the Olive Dress and Top sewing pattern from Megan Nielsen. Olive is a relaxed silhouette dress or top with a v-insert. The pattern features a drop shoulder, multiple sleeve finishes, and an optional breast patch pocket.

View A is a top with a v-neck insert and patch pocket. View B is a dress with a v-neck insert, sleeve bands, and in-seam pockets in the gathered skirt. View C is a top with a v-neck insert and long sleeves.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight fabrics with some drape such as linen, tencel, rayon, cotton voile or poplin, viscose, satin, charmeuse, crepe, and chambray will work equally well to different effect.

Fabric requirements: Additional fabric may be required to match patterned fabric.

View A: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.6 - 1.7 m (1 3/4 - 1 7/8 yd) // 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 1.8 - 2 m (2 - 2 1/8 yd).

View B: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 2.3 - 2.5 m (2 1/2 - 2 3/4 yd) // 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.6 - 2.9 m (2 7/8 - 3 1/8 yd).

View C: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.6 - 1.7 m (1 3/4 - 1 7/8 yd) // 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.2 - 2.4 m (2 3/8 - 2 5/8 yd).

Sizing: 0 – 20 (approx. UK 6 – 20, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Pre-made bias tape (optional); fusible stay tape or interfacing (optional).

Note: This pattern is available in an expanded size range on the designer’s website (PDF only).

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