PDF - Digital Pattern for the Mesange Dress and Top by Instinct Couture (size 32 to 52)

Mésange is a feminine and comfortable pattern to sew in knit fabric, co-developed with Les Lubies de Louise, available as a dress or a top. Its strap seams elegantly highlight the silhouette, while its set-in sleeves add a modern and clean touch. The dress version features a marked high waist and a skater skirt for a lovely flow, while the top version reinterprets the t-shirt with a refined seam play. These 3 necklines allow for style variations: a wrap, a square neckline, or a high collar adorned with a faux button placket.

💡 By sewing Mésange, you will learn to:
🧷 Attach a neckline band
🧷 Line a neckline
🧷 Sew set-in sleeves
🧷 Sew a skater skirt
🧷 Use fusible interfacing

Mésange is a dress that fits relatively close to the body, fitted at the waist. However, the cut of the pattern and its ease provide fullness at the hips. Use your bust measurement to choose your size. Select the closest size.

The size chart

Short sleeve top:
Round & square neckline with neckline band:
      32-42 : 100 cm of fabric
      44-52 : 150 cm of fabric
Round & square lined neckline:
32-52 : 150 cm of fabric
Wrap neckline:
      32-42 : 130 cm of fabric
      44-52 : 150 cm of fabric

Long sleeve top:
Round & square neckline with neckline band:
32-42 : 150 cm of fabric
44-52 : 180 cm of fabric
Round & square lined neckline:
32-42 : 150 cm of fabric
44-52 : 200 cm of fabric
Wrap neckline:
32-42 : 130 cm of fabric
44-52 : 160 cm of fabric

Short sleeve dress:
All versions:
32-42 : 160 cm of fabric
44-52 : 180 cm of fabric

Long sleeve dress:
All versions:
32-42 : 180 cm of fabric
44-52 : 220 cm of fabric

For the version with a lined bodice, allow 1 m of stretch fusible interfacing to stabilize the neckline. You can also cut a 1 cm strip from stretch fusible interfacing.

Mésange should be sewn in a stretchy and supple fabric of light to medium weight with a minimum elasticity of 30%. Choose soft knits, cotton or viscose jersey, etc.Avoid fabrics that are too stiff.
You can play with colors and materials by sewing the different panels in contrasting fabrics.

Level: 2/5

Time: 2/5

It is preferable to have sewn a few pieces before sewing Mésange, especially in stretch fabrics, but the various diagrams in the booklet as well as the video tutorial available on the YouTube channel and accessible via QR code during sewing will guide you through making your dress or top!