Let yourself be surprised: discover the Cicadella dress

A neckline that cuts out nicely in the back, a line lightly emphasized by princess seams, a wrist with a worked outline... You will have recognized it, it is the Cicadella sewing pattern , the new blouse from the Fauvae Botanica collection , which has a surprise in store for you.

The essential little blouse

When I worked on this pattern, I wanted to meet several criteria:

• Create a beautiful model, with a flattering and timeless cut, so that you can sew it many times in different fabrics without getting tired of it

• Offer an accessible sewing pattern, with a limited number of pieces, reasonable fabric consumption, and an easy-to-follow assembly range

• Offer an impeccable level of finish, without the need for an overlocker , thanks to English seams and bias binding which will border the seam allowances

The Cicadella blouse meets all these criteria: it will delight expert seamstresses (a quick sew with pretty finishes is always welcome between two more demanding projects) but also less experienced seamstresses, who will find in this project the possibility of sewing a high-end garment while learning new accessible sewing techniques.

A sewing pattern that can be adapted as desired

A simple line doesn't mean simplistic, quite the opposite! The Cicadella blouse offers you many options:

Sew 3 different sleeve versions

The short sleeve is lovely, perfect whatever the season. The elbow-length sleeve , a little flared, drapes nicely and leaves the front of the arms bare, without revealing the biceps. These 2 finishes are easy to sew even for beginners. The long sleeve with buttoned cuff is the most technical, the gathered bottom of the sleeve and the pointed cuff sign the look of Cicadella. So with the same pattern, you can vary your creations but also put new techniques into practice and progress at your own pace.

Sew a blouse with a lining

As I explain in the podcast episode dedicated to the Fauvae Botanica collection , I designed this pattern with the idea of ​​combining it with our new laces , and lining your blouse with the matching cotton voiles . This is why the pattern includes seam allowances adapted to the French seam, and bias binding for perfect neckline and armhole finishes. Whatever your choice of fabric, the pattern is adapted to your creative ideas, and everything is thought out so that your first lace-lined blouse is a success! The free video sewing tutorial that is made available to you even shows you how to manage the finishes of the iron-on cuffs using the interlining technique.

Sew a dress version

Ahhh, you might say, here's a very simple hack that will allow me to play with Cicadella again! Let me guide you through this new version of the pattern...

How to sew the Cicadella dress

For this very easy adaptation of the pattern, I made the following transformations:

• I flared the sides of the back bust and front bust pieces by 1 cm to have comfortable ease on the hips

• All the bust pieces are extended by 30 cm. I wanted a straight dress that was a bit mini, for a very Swinging London look, worn with high boots and my long black Tigris officer-style coat . Of course, if you want a length beyond mid-thigh you can extend your pieces even more.

In this new easy sewing tutorial , I cover all the steps: discovering the pattern, presenting the board, how to lengthen the pieces, the English seam technique and of course all the detailed assembly steps. You will also find in the article dedicated to the tutorial information on the fabric length and specific cutting plans.

After the first video which shows you how to make the advanced version of Cicadella (with long sleeves, buttoned cuffs, lined lace), I wanted to present the most accessible version for this new tutorial: without lining, elbow-length sleeve version, with a clean neckline (the pieces are already included in the pattern). Everything is there to learn how to sew your first trapeze dress, always with perfect finishes.

A Cicadella that looks like me

Blouse or dress, long or short sleeves, plain , printed , lace , nothing can resist the beautiful Cicadella!

A little dress that doesn't lack audacity

The flexibility of the fabric and the absence of a seam at the waist allow the patterns to fully express themselves, which stand out even more intensely in this new sand and black variation of the Jardin Fauve print . The dress is not lined, and the opacity of the fabric is not a problem. Warmed by my long coat, and nicely booted, here is a new dress quickly sewn for a wow effect that works every time.

For a flawless look

In a beautiful plain viscose twill , with long sleeves and a cuff embellished with jewel-like buttons , Cicadella plays it discreet but doesn't lack charm.

A blouse that makes your cheeks blush

In Jardin Fauve print on a Cherry red background , in a duo with the Brooklyn pants , the short-sleeved Cicadella blouse is just adorable, and as easy to sew as it is to wear.

Vibrant lace

The simplicity of the cut will fully highlight a beautiful lace, especially if the color is there. You can then choose:

Tone down the glamour of your blouse by opting for faded jeans

Vanina is wearing the Cicadella short-sleeved blouse in lace and cotton voile in Scarab Green and the Hussard pants in size 50.

Play the sophistication card with a long, structured coat, beautiful beige pants and heels

Amanda is wearing the clothes in size 36: the Cicadella blouse elbow-length sleeve version in lace lined with Rouge Cherry cotton voile , the Tremplin pants in Sable cotton satin and the Tigris coat in Orage wool cloth .

Choose to play on a masculine/feminine look in a lace blouse and khaki cargo pants

Emilie is wearing the Cicadella long-sleeved blouse in Cinnamon lace and cotton voile with matching Wink Mat buttons , the Tremplin pants in Khaki cotton satin with matching Dot buttons . She is wearing the blouses and dress in size 36 and the Tremplin and Brooklyn pants in size 34.

Déciment Cicadella is a marvel of versatility, and I can't wait to discover your creations. Will you be tempted by the dress version of this pretty pattern? I'm sure it will be a marvel as a lace dress ;)

Have a nice day!