Meet Blackberry - the witchy dress of our Stitching Witches Collection

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

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

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 

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!