Meet Blackberry - the witchy dress of our Stitching Witches Collection

Meet Blackberry - the witchy dress of our Stitching Witches Collection

Attention Witches! Our new collection launched beginning with the Blackberry Dress! 
Here she is - Blackberry!

Blackberry is our witchy dress for colder seasons. Half circle skirt and a fitted bodice give the perfect base for stunning sleeves, eye-catching collars or keyhole necklines.

Decide how witchy or how everyday you want your dress to be. Gorgeous eye-catching bishop sleeves, the big pointed collar or the aristocratic collar stand - either way, you end up with a feminine sophisticated silhouette!

Blackberry dress witch 3 versions pdf sewing pattern
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Sew your Blackberry dress completely minimal for your everyday life, incorporating a little halloween into your everyday life or create a full halloween costume!
Decide how minimal, elegant, fun or witchy you want your dress to be! 

Blackberry's Features

  • long sleeves with cuff & slit
  • side seam pockets
  • fitted bodice and half circle skirt skirt silhouette: so feminine!
  • big pointed collar for witchy vibes
  • keyhole neckline design either as slit or diamond 
    and as always:
  • Mix&Match to create your unique style


  • With this Pattern you will learn:

    • Finishing a neckline with facing
    • Sewing side seam pockets
    • Installing an invisible zipper
    • Collar making
    • Pattern alterations: cuff fitting
    • Sewing sleeves with cuffs & slit
    • + more ♡

     

    Closeup of the beautiful cuffs on Blackberry
     
    Version A (left) and Version B (right) with two different
    skirt lengths, sleeves and neckline designs.

    Versions

    Combine as you like, to create a unique Blackberry dress matching your style best.

    We included 3 versions in the sewing instructions to teach you all required techniques.

    Choose from 3 skirt lengths, 2 keyhole designs, 3 sleeves, 4 collars and 2 different closures.

    * Skirt Lengths: short, knee-length & midi length
    * 2 keyhole designs: slit & diamond
    * Sleeves: straight, gathered cuff & gathered head
    * Collars: pointed collar, pointed collar + collar stand, collar stand & without collar
    * Closures: loop + button & tie

    Blackberry 

    Version A

    Attention Witches! Version A’s main feature is the big pointed collar! Plain sleeves and a knee-length skirt compliment the collar. Try using contrasting fabrics for collar and cuffs to accentuate this feature even more.

    Suitable for intermediate sewers

    Version B 

    Version B is the most minimal and elegant version in this pattern, but has gorgeous eye catching bishop sleeves. The long midi length skirt and plain neckline create a wardrobe essential dress!

    Suitable for intermediate sewers

    Version C

    Version C has a short skirt and diamond shape keyhole neckline, resembling the witchy inspiration for this dress design. Top gathered sleeves give a sophisticated silhouette.

    Suitable for intermediate sewers

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    Mix & Match

    Combine as you like, to create a unique Blackberry matching your style best. We included everything in the sewing instructions to teach you all required techniques. 

    We included 3 versions in the sewing instructions to teach you all required techniques.

    Choose from 3 skirt lengths, 2 keyhole designs, 3 sleeves, 4 collars and 2 different closures.

    • Skirt Lengths: short, knee-length & midi length
    • 2 keyhole designs: slit & diamond
    • Sleeves: straight, gathered cuff & gathered head
    • Collars: pointed collar, pointed collar + collar stand, collar stand & without collar
    • Closures: loop + button & tie

    See these Mix & Match ideas for inspiration on how to design your individual version of the Blackberry dress. Mixing and matching also allows you to use the same pattern multiple times to create a totally unique looking garment each time you sew it!

     

    Skill Level

    Scilla is a sewing pattern aimed at intermediate sewists - skill level "intermediate".

    Suitable for all sewists who accomplished more easy and simple dresses and are looking for a dress with a few new sewing techniques. 
    With Blackberry you will learn how to sew advanced sewing techniques like sleeves with cuffs and slits, installing side seam pockets, finishing a neckline with facing and installing invisible zippers. 

    We made sure to teach you everything in our detailed illustrated instructions that will guide you through the process!

    Need more information about our skill levels? Read our Guide

    Elegant or witchy, you get to decide! 

    Sizing and Formats

    A4/ US Letter + A0/ Copy Shop

    Blackberry is available as a PDF Sewing Pattern for you to instantly download. You will get an email immediately after purchase with a PDF to either print and assemble at home, suitable both for A4 and US Letter formats or send to a copyshop or pattern printer to print to full scale on A0.

    With or without seam allowances

    All Stitchmaiden patterns come in two file versions, one that includes seam allowances, which are 1 cm (3/8”) unless otherwise stated on the pattern or in the instructions and one version without seam allowances, so you can add your own. 

    If you need more help, read our Guide on how to use PDF Sewing Patterns

    Our sewing patterns feature clear instructions with step-by-step illustrations to guide you through the sewing process.

     

    Blackberry Version A in contrasting fabrics for cuff & collar

    As always: Side seam pockets are included

    Blackberry Version B with midi skirt, cuff gathered sleeves
    and the collar-less minimal neckline
     
    Blackberry closes with an invisible zipper in the back 
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    Blackberry dress is part of the Stitching Witches Collection.
    We will update this collection each Halloween season for more spooky sewing projects. In the meanwhile: check out other dreamy Stitchmaiden Sewing Patterns.


    We can't wait to see your dresses! Don't forget to tag us on Instagram @stitchmaiden using the hashtag #Stitchmaiden so we, and the sewing community, can see your makes!

     

    Happy Stitching,
    Lucy & Faye

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