Nancy Dress
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Nancy Dress
The Nancy Dress is a swing dress with a 1960s style featuring unique panels for shaping at the bust and back, with extra darts at the back for gentle fit. It has three-quarter length sleeves, a bias-bound neckline with two options (high neck or slight scoop), and a keyhole opening at the back. Recommended for lightweight woven fabrics with drape such as rayon, viscose and lightweight crepe.




















#SOINancyDress

sewoveritlondon
Our beautiful viscose twill fabrics are nice and stable to sew with and have just as much movement as a viscose challis. This beautiful Roses Galore print is perfect for so many of our patterns, including the Aida Dress, Nancy Dress, Frida Blouse & Dress, 1940s Wrap Dress and Susie Blouse. Which one is your favourite pairing? 🌹 [Image Description: A picture of our Roses Galore viscose twill fabric in black with line drawings of the Aida Dress, Nancy Dress, Frida Blouse, 1940s Wrap Dress and Susie Blouse patterns over it.]

sheilawhosews
It's the weekend so I thought I would wear a dress. #thatssewoctober2023 is all about the leaves...I'm joining Mother Nature by wearing my lovely leaf dress. 🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁 This is the @sewoveritlondon #soinancydress and I had forgotten how much I love this swing dress, I think I bought the fabric from them also. 🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂 Thank you Camiila of @she_sew_fabulous for this October challenge and reminding me of this little dress....I really must make another. Scroll through to see the necklace I'm wearing which is also leaves, this was the very 1st silver clay necklace I made at a craft show, it catapulted my jewellery making era using PMC but sadly the clay became too expensive for me 😪so I don't do it any more. #sewover50 #sewover50october #so50reworn #sewoverit #iwearwhatisew #autumnwardrobe #autumnsewing #octobersewing #memadeeveryday

sewvertonmakery
Well on the last day of 2022 it seems only right to do a little update on my #makenine plans for this year. I’ve managed to make 4 out of the nine which I suppose isn’t too bad! Three were successful makes and one is my proudest to date, the #dawnjeans from @megannielsenpatterns I feel it’s only fair to be honest and one is a sewing fail which breaks my heart slightly as I made this alongside my lovely friend Alex. We both made the #soinancydress from Sew Over It but sadly I made mine too short, a problem I don’t usually have being just over 5ft! I’ll try and make it into a top so it’s not a complete fail. Two I have cut out and can’t wait to make, the #sewingindigo and #mntania . They will become 2023 makes I hope. And lastly the three makes I haven’t cut out but I’m hoping they will get made at some point. I can’t leave the gorgeous Liberty French Terry sitting in my stash much longer, it feels like a crime! 2022 has been a great year for my sewing and I have been so lucky to start up my YouTube channel and to make some lovely sewing friends. I’m very much looking forward to the sewing adventures of 2023. #makenine #sewingsuccess #sewingfail #sewingvlogger #sewing2022 #sewingadventures #sewmystash

mikosan77777
Sew over it の Nancy dress❤️やっと完成😃 Nancy dress from Sew over it❤️I finally made it 😃 #sewoverit #soinancydress #england #dressmaking #sewing #vicose #handmade #sewsewsew #handmadewithlove #dressmakingbeginner #sewinglove #handmadedress #summerdress #洋裁 #はんどめいど #ハンドメイド #そーいんぐ #ソーイング #ハンドメイド好きさんと繋がりたい #洋裁好きさんと繋がりたい #洋裁初心者 #海外生活 #イギリス生活 #ロンドン生活 #裁縫 #裁縫初心者 #裁縫好き #イギリス暮らし #ロンドン暮らし

byjuliannie
Så var den klar, min Nancy Dress från #sewoverit i viskos från #stoffochstil och det var ett superbra val till den här modellen 👌 Jag valde stl 16 utifrån mitt bystmått eftersom den har en så lös passform i övrigt och jag behövde inte ändra något. Såå lättsydd och jätteskön att ha på sig! Kan varmt rekommendera mönstret OCH Stoff & Stils vävda viskostyger. Nästa gång kommer jag att skippa sprundet med knäppning i nacken, det behövs inte eftersom den går att dra över huvudet ändå, vill säga med den djupare halsringningen som jag valde. Finally finished my Nancy Dress from #sewoverit in this lovely viscose from #stoffochstil 🌼 I made it in size 16 and didn’t have to alter anything. It was really easy to sew and it’s lovely to wear, so soft and swishy, I can really recommend this pattern! ❤️ #soinancydress #nancydress #sewoverit #stoffochstil #handmadewardrobe #sewover50

sheilawhosews
#mmm2020 day 30 Swishing around in my @sewoveritlondon Nancy dress. Fabric was also from SOI a couple of years back. It feels lovely and cool for this gorgeous 🌞day, and the fabric is so soft and light. A perfect pattern for showing off a beautiful print, I wonder if it would look good as a maxi dress 🤔 there's a thought. #memademay2020 #memademay #memadeeveryday #sewoverit #soinancydress #soishowoff #sewover50 #handmadewardrobe #diywardrobe

pocketsnrainbows
Working through my backlog of #thinkpink @beyond.thepinkdoor sub boxes with this #soinancydress - the bodice shaping is just gorgeous though I somehow made a shambles of the hem so will have to make another that’s actually wearable 🙈

sewoveritlondon
*THIS OFFER HAS NOW EXPIRED*We're celebrating Jemima's birthday today with an offer on her favourite patterns 🥳 Get 30% off the Doris Dress, Nancy Dress and, of course, the Jemima Jumpsuit & Dress PDF patterns until tonight at 11.59pm, UK time. No code needed, just head to the website! [Image Description: Jemima is wearing a blue chambray Jemima Jumpsuit and is holding a birthday cupcake. To her left are the words 'Jemima's Birthday Treat - Get 30% off Doris, Nancy & Jemima' in grey and below are the covers for the Doris Dress, Nancy Dress and Jemima Jumpsuit & Dress.]

sewlifestyle
New patterns... 1 #ninaleecarmel jumpsuit from @ninaleelondon fabric @rainbowfabrickilburn (I think) 2. #hinterlanddress from @sewliberated fabric from @sewhayleyjane 3. New Look Shirt Dress #nl6449 fabric brushed cotton check from @fabricsgalorelondon 4 & 5. #soinancydress from @sewoveritlondon fabrics from @rainbowfabrickilburn #dressmaking #lovetosew #sewingismyhappyplace #sewingismytherapy #memade #sewingbynight #sewersgonnasew #sewersofinstagram #ninaleepatterns #sewliberated #sewliberatedpatterns #sewhayleyjane #sewhayleyjanebox #sewhayleyjanesubscription #sewhayleyjanemakes #fabricsgalorelondon #sewoveritlondon #rainbowfabricskilburn

chels.e.b
Made this #soinancydress across days 3-7 of #memademay out of poppy rayon bought in 2020. Drafted flutter sleeves instead of the 3/4 sleeves in the pattern. Planning to wear to my grandma’s 90th birthday party tomorrow! #memademay2022 #sewoverit #millenialsewing #sewistsofinstagram

castles.and.berries
first finished garment of 2024!! 🎉 I needed a winter party dress that could stand up to midwestern January weather (last year C’s work holiday party featured an ice storm, this year it was -14F). Enter the @sewoveritlondon #nancydress in this beautiful charcoal gray velour from @moodfabrics. I am so tempted to buy 5 more yards of this to make the dreamiest fantasy cape — maybe later! I paired this with some fleece-lined tights and boots, bundled up with my parka, and stayed toasty warm and so so comfy. Plenty of swish factor also means plenty of room for dessert 🙌🏼 I did reduce the amount of flare on the skirt pieces, maybe an inch or so from each seam. I saw this hack recommended by a few other makers and I’m very happy with how it turned out! Also hacked the sleeves to be full length bishop sleeves - might have made them a smidge too long but I don’t really mind. #imakemyownclothes #sewistsofinstagram #soinancydress #sewoveritlondon #sewoveritnancydress #sewoveritnancy #moodfabrics

slapstitch
Finished a few weeks ago and has been worn out but no pics. Pattern is #soinancydress fabric is #fabricgodmother

thesewingalpaca
Ich mag solche Flatterkleidchen wie das #soinancydress total gern 😍 Mega bequem und trotzdem schick! Heute waren Zeugniskonferenzen an meiner Schule und man fühlt sich zugegebenermaßen schon sehr mächtig, wenn man so die Alleinherrschaft über die Noten hat (die aber natürlich möglichst fair und objektiv entstanden sind, um das der Vollständigkeit halber zu erwähnen). Ich wünschte, wir hätten mehr Zeit, um bei solchen Gelegenheiten auch wirklich über alle Schüler*innen zu sprechen, leider bleibt das bis auf Einzelne dann doch auf der Strecke. #sewing #sewistsofinstagram #imadethis #memade #memadewardrobe #nähenmachtglücklich #nähliebe #selbstgenäht #selbernähen #ootd #referendariat #teachersofinstagram #lehreralltag

sewoveritlondon
A cute dress and thick woolly tights is one of our fave winter looks, and thanks to their perfect-for-the-sofa comfort levels, it's become a bit of a cold-weather uniform 😆 Here are a few of our go-to winter warmers... Heather Dress: A winner for knit-lovers, this jersey dress comes with pockets and the panelled bodice is perfect for colour-blocking or contrasting fabrics 🤗 Nancy Dress: Swing and swish about the house in this 1960's inspired dress that's perfect sewn up in a lightweight woven fabric ✨ Salma Dress: Our classic jersey shift dress is a real sew your own adventure thanks to a variety of necklines and hem lengths to choose from 💕 Georgie Dress: Wrap up in style 😏 with this everyday knit dress that can be dressed up or down for every occasion 🙌 Molly Dress: Make yourself a timeless jersey shift dress with this quick and satisfying sew from our City Break eBook 🥳 What's your winter uniform? [Image One: Chantelle is #sewnshownseated on a stool in a purple heather dress with black tights. Image Two: Samantha is standing looking to the side with a playful smile on her face wearing a black Nancy Dress with a white floral print. Her hand is on her hip and she is wearing tights with the dress. Image Three: Salma is sitting on a stool in a black Salma Dress with a roll neck. Her hands are placed in her lap and she has styled her dress with black tights and heels. Image Four: Hildy is in a green velvet wrap-style Georgie Dress. Both hands are on her hips and she is smiling. Image Five: Lisa is wearing a colour-blocked Mollie Dress in with a pink top and a navy skirt. She has her hand over her mouth like someone’s told her some surprising gossip.]

chloemontrose
My wearable toile of a hacked @sewoveritlondon #soinancydress patiently awaiting hemming. How long do you think it'll be till I actually hem it...? 1 day? 2? A week? I used a fabric from the stash that I'm not in love with, for a low stakes trial of a shape I was unsure about. But I think I'm going to like it. #Londonsews #southlondonsews #isew #handmadewardrobe #imakemyclothes #lovetosew #sewistsofinstagram #memade

valentina_vineyard
One more from @sewoveritlondon ! The Nancy dress #soinancydress It is a woven swing dress, it looks simple from the front, but it has a cute back detail. The front is also 3 pieces, and a little tricky to sew, but very doable. I have sewn with knits for majority of my sewing life, but lately I just love making woven garments. So much more comfortable for the Texas summer. Unfortunately my fabric stash is 95% knit, and I am running out of wovens already. This dress is made from lyocell floral denim print fabric from @joann_stores that I was drooling over for quite a while before I decided to buy it. #sewoveritlondon #nancydress #yesjoann

sewoveritlondon
You know we love a good detail on a pattern, and the keyhole opening at the back of our Nancy Dress adds such a beautiful touch to this easy-to-wear swing dress 👌 #soinancydress #soipatterns #sewoverit #autumnsewing #sewistsofinstagram

alisontb123
New #soinancydress in a piece of fabric from my stash. It's been there for years, but I think was also from @sewoveritlondon #imadethis #memadeeveryday #sewcialists #sewoveritshowoff

sewoveritlondon
Wishing you a very happy Christmas from the Sew Over It team. Have a wonderful day and may Santa bring you lots of sewing treats 🤞 [Video Description: a quick succession of pictures of the Sew Over It team in different poses. Lisa wears a dusty pink Pussy Bow Blouse and a shocking pink Santa hat. Rosie wears a black Estelle Dress and a tiny red Santa hat. Chloe wears a floral Giselle Dress and red tinsel around her neck. Jemima wears a floral Nancy Dress and angel wings. Alma wears a khaki Nomi Dress and gold tinsel around her neck.]

thesewingalpaca
Heute etwas zurückhaltend, heute ist nämlich mein erster Elternsprechtag 🙈 Da kommt direkt das Impostersyndrom hoch, immerhin unterrichte ich ja erst seit August. Aber ich bin immerhin gut und bequem angezogen dank des #soinancydress von @sewoveritlondon . Solche Flatterkleider liebe ich ja 😍 #sew #sewistsofinstagram #nähliebe #nähenistliebe #selbstgenäht #nähen #ootd #referendariat #memade #memadewardrobe

anita_sewing_yogi
In December I made a @sewoveritlondon Nancy dress, I kept forgetting to take a snap of it as I've worn it loads! It's floaty, swishy and very girly 💕 I've been wearing it with a super snuggly pink cardi for extra warmth. The only snag is the hook and eye at the back keeps coming undone, so I may have to change it for something else, or just stitch it up as I can slip it over my head without opening it. #sewoverit #soinancydress #sewingmeditation #sewingismytherapy #handmadeby #handmadewardrobe #sewist #makersgottamake #creative #memadewardrobe #dressmaking #dressmaker #stayhomeandsew #slowfasion #seamstress

byjuliannie
Nu har jag hittat ett ljuvligt viskostyg på @stoffstil 😍 Det ska få bli en Nancy Dress från Sew Over It, ett pdf-mönster jag laddade hem härom veckan när de hade rea 🙌 Det blir första försöket att sy ett SOI-mönster och jag tycker modellen på klänningen är såå fin! Återkommer när den är klar 😊 Now I have found a gorgeous viscose fabric @stoffstil 😍 I’m going to sew the Nancy Dress from Sew Over It, a pdf-pattern I uploaded the other week when they had a sale on 🙌 It will be my first attempt to sew a SOI pattern and I love the style of this dress 😍 Stay tuned for the outcome! 😊 #stoffochstil #soinancydress #sewoverit #sewover60 #viscosefabric #memadewardrobe #gröntärskönt #lovegreen

alex_in_the_sewingland
My second dress with a @sewoveritlondon pattern. This time I did the #soinancydress in a micro satin with a beautiful stork print, purchased in a local store. I love the swing and the 3/4 length sleeves. I am still going on sewing loose-fitting garments. But it gives me the confidence to proceed sewing my clothes and actually dress them. #handmadewordrobe #handmadecloset #customclothes #sewover50 #sewoverit #sewcialists #wearhandmade #sewportugal #portugalsews #jecouds #jeportecequejecouds #sewoveritlondon #isew

federicijayne
What I am working on. #soinancydress using a needle cord. Intended to do French seems but then forgot what I was doing. Decided it looked alright so left it. I did lengthen it as I don't want a mini dress. I also lengthened the sleeves to full length. I've had this fabric for ages, from pound fabrics. #stashhub

alisontb123
New @sewoveritlondon #soinancydress in needlecord and wax print fabric, both from my stash. #soishowoff #imadethis #sewcialists #memadeeveryday #offwithherstash

academicssewingcircle
This #soinancydress was a bit challenging to make due to the front panels, but it’s so comfy and perfect for fall. Made this dress with a rayon twill from @blackbirdfabrics . . . . . . #falldresses🍂🍁🍃 #memade #academicssewingcircle #sewfall #fallflorals

marie.made.this
OK, I’m in! For #MeMadeMay I pledge to wear at least one item of me made clothing every day and post a pic here (if I remember!). This is the #soiNancyDress made a few years ago now, with fabric actually purchased in-shop at @sewoveritlondon the one time I was there! #memademay #memademay2021 #isewmyownclothes #memade #sew50visible

sewoveritlondon
It's Sunday Sew-day 🧵🤩 What are you making today? This Nancy Dress is so floaty and floral, it's just what we love for a comfy-yet-glam weekend look 💕 Thank you to @purplesewingcloud for the modelling skills! If the dress catches your eye, why not join our VIP Club and you can download the pattern for free as part of your membership! Find out more through the link in our bio. [Image Description: Samantha is showing off a black floral print Nancy Dress and looks as if she is about to twirl. She is wearing tights and elegant black heels with the dress.] #SewOverIt #SOINancyDress #SOIVIPClub

cluelessleigh
#MeMadeMay2020 day 7 (I did do yesterday, I just wasn't up to photos) Today I'm wearing a #SOINancyDress that I don't really wear because I accidentally made the back too short when I levelled the hem. But I figured it doesn't matter when I'm at home. I will eventually cut it into a top so it gets more wear. . #SewnShownSeated #Dressmaking #Sewcialists #DIYOOTD #MeMadeOOTD

birdy_sew_obsessed
Managed to take a few photos of my Violet knit jacket before work today 📸. I was going to model it with my Ginger jeans and a simple knit top but I was already wearing my Nancy dress and it looks pretty cute with it... So I might do another set of photos when I get the chance. We are not allowed to wear jeans at work which is why I hardly wear them on the weekdays. . . So what do you think? I love it! I think it works really well with my casual wardrobe and my work wardrobe. I can't wait to use my other scrap knit fabrics for another version. . . The construction of this jacket can be a bit strange to begin with but all the pieces goes together easily if you follow the notch on the pattern. . . . . Pattern: @stylearc #stylearc #violetknitjacket #indipatterns . I made a straight size 10. No length modification but I did leave the pockets out. I normally add pockets in but I didn't want to stretch the jacket out at the hem so I left it out. . Dress: @sewoveritlondon #soinancydress . . Fabric: two different scrap knit fabrics. The facing and back panels are different to the rest of the jacket. . . Details: I top stitched all the seams by a 1/4" and stitched in the ditch to sew the facing to the shell of the jacket. . . . #petitesew #asiansewists #instasew #sewist #sewingknits #sewingmywardrobe #sewistofinstagram #sewingtherapy #diywardrobe #imadethis #imakemyownclothes #weekendsewing #melbournesews #handmadewardrobe #handmadeclothing #ilovesewing #oneprojectatatime #sewobsessed #australiansewingpatterns

ladypespuntes
Llevaba mucho tiempo queriendo hacer otro #soinancydress con una tela más vaporosa para que tuviese más vuelo. Me ha encantado el resultado 😍 #soinancydress #soishowoff #sewoverit #telasbonitas #ribesycasals #telasdeflores #springdress #flowersdress #handmadedress #vestidoflores #vestidohandmade #armariohandmade #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #instasew #sew#instacouture #slowfashion #memadeeveryday #imademyclothes #imademyownclothes #couture #costura #sewismysuperpower #coseresmisuperpoder#sewoveritpattern #sewoveritlondon

chloemontrose
#soinancydress by @sewoveritlondon hacked with the #bhlhannah Bishop sleeves, shirred into cuffs. Adjusted for my narrow shoulders and shortened by an amount I forgot to note 😒 Fabric: Viscose from the Birmingham Rag Market, bought during #sewbrum2019 This print isn't quite me and the fabric has been sitting in my stash for a year, failing to inspire. It was perfect though for a wearable toile of a style I was unsure would suit me. While I like the look on other people I generally don't love loose smock/tent/baby doll style dresses on myself. But I wanted to get in on the action and make a dress that was cute and comfy and very #lockdown2.0 friendly The great design features of this pattern really make this silhouette work for me - I think it deserves more love, so check out the Nancy dress if you like the look but it hasn't been on your radar. @fionaparker17 has a great blog post on her Nancy dress (from 2017) which explains better than I can why this design works so well. I'm looking forward to making another version in a fabric I really like! It's swishy and easy and fun to wear (and make). No zip - it calls for a hook and eye for the back opening but I dislike them; I used the excess of the neckline bias facing to make ties, because my hair gets caught on buttons #curlyhairproblems . Next time I'd lengthen these so I can do a nicer bow. #soishowoff #Londonsews #southlondonsews #diyootd #youcanhackit #handmadewardrobe #imakemyclothes #lovetosew #sewistsofinstagram #memade #memadeeveryday

xinyue553
A new dress for day 2 of #memademay2020 (also my birthday!) This is a #soinancydress in three different kinds of spotty fabric, including sheer on the back. I like it. The sleeves are too narrow for my arms so I changed to flared ones using the instructions in the @tillybuttons stretch book. This just needs hemming now and I think I’ll make it a little bit shorter.

evhasthorpe
#soinancydress finished. Lovely drapey viscose from Anglia Fabrics a wonderful emporium in Norwich. So cool and comfortable - and swishy! #soilondon #sewoveritlondon #imakemyownclothes #notonlyquilts #sewcialist #imintheguild #memademay2019 #handmadewardrobe #sewover50

lamuseauplacard
1ere robe cousue spécialement pour la grossesse : la Nancy dress de Sew over it, dans une flanelle très légère achetée en brocante ! Et aux poignets une broderie anglaise dégotée en vide grenier ou chez Emmaüs. Comme vous pouvez le voir sur cette photo, il y a plein de place pour le ventre, en revanche c'est déjà juste au niveau de la poitrine. J'avais pris une taille au dessus de ce que j'aurais habituellement choisi mais comme le buste de ce modèle taille petit, ça n'a pas suffit... #sewoverit #soinancydress #soishowoff #tissuvintage #couturedurable #jeportrcequejecouds