Pattern 2851

Minerva Blouse Sewing Pattern 2851 – Blouse with Faux Waistband and Gathered Detail

Introducing a digital sewing pattern for the tailored blouse featuring gathered waist shaping and a decorative faux waistband – Feminine Structure with Everyday Elegance.

WHEN TO WEAR DESIGN 2851

This blouse strikes a balance between structure and softness, making it suitable for:

• Office & Professional Wear: Ideal under blazers, paired with trousers or skirts for a polished look.
• Smart Casual Outfits: Style with jeans or high-waisted pants for a chic, modern silhouette.
• Evening & Special Occasions: The gathered waist effect and fitted collar offer a refined alternative to classic blouses.

KEY DESIGN FEATURES

Silhouette: Semi-fitted bodice with front and back waist gathers creating subtle volume above a structured waistband.

Waistband: Faux waistband around the waistline gives the illusion of a layered blouse with a separate belt.

Front: Button-down closure from collar to hem with a clean placket.

Collar: Classic shirt collar with stand.

Back: Upper and lower back sections joined with gathered waist seams.

Sleeves: Long set-in sleeves gathered into cuffs with button closure.

Hem: Slightly pointed front hem for a soft peplum-like effect.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

Intermediate. Requires accuracy in constructing collars, button plackets, waistband sections, and gathering evenly across front and back.

SEAM ALLOWANCES

No seam allowances by default. If the option to add them at €1 is chosen, all seams include a 1 cm allowance. Hem allowance (blouse hem): 2 cm

• Single contour → no seam allowances

• Double contour → seam allowances included

FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BLOUSE SEWING PATTERN 2851

Lightweight to medium-weight woven fabrics:

• Cotton poplin, sateen

• Viscose, tencel, silk blends

• Lightweight crepe or linen blends

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

• Fusible interfacing

• 11 buttons (front placket and cuffs)

CUTTER’S MUST FOR BLOUSE SEWING PATTERN 2851

From Main Fabric:

1. Upper Back – 2 pieces
2. Lower Back – 2 pieces
3. Upper Front – 2 pieces
4. Lower Front – 2 pieces
5. Sleeve – 2 pieces
6. Collar – 2 pieces
7. Collar Stand – 2 pieces
8. Cuff – 2 pieces
9. Front Placket – 2 pieces
10. Front Waistband (Faux Belt) – 4 pieces
11. Back Waistband – 2 pieces

From Fusible Interfacing:

1. Collar – 1 piece
2. Collar Stand – 1 piece
3. Cuffs – 2 pieces
4. Front Plackets – 2 pieces
5. Front Waistband – 2 pieces
6. Back Waistband – 1 piece

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Before cutting your fabric:

• Print and arrange pattern pieces according to fabric width (90–150 cm) to calculate yardage.
• Mark all notches, grainlines, button placement points, and fold lines.
• Ensure mirrored pairs (left/right) are cut where necessary.
• When sewing, align notches carefully as they guide gathered sections and waistband placement.

BLOUSE SEWING PATTERN 2851 FOR 3D DESIGNERS, CONTRACTORS, AND ADVANCED SEWISTS

Available formats:

DXF AAMA – Compatible with Clo3D and other CAD software

PLT – For industrial plotters

PDF – Print-at-home or copy shop formats

CUSTOM FIT OPTIONS WITH INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENTS OR ASTM SIZES

Pattern 2851 offers both custom sizing based on individual measurements and ASTM US standard sizing:

• Bust: 35 cm to 170 cm
• Low Hip: 35 cm to 190 cm

The drafting software tailors the pattern to your specific dimensions, ensuring ideal fit at the shoulders, bust, and sleeve length—minimizing alterations and enhancing comfort.

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