Pattern 2811

Minerva Digital Pattern 2811 – Gathered-Yoke Blouse

Introducing a digital pattern for the button-front blouse with soft shoulder gathers – Effortless Volume with a Relaxed Silhouette.

WHEN TO WEAR DESIGN 2811

This airy blouse brings subtle drama and comfort to many occasions, making it perfect for:

• Casual Days: Pair with jeans or linen trousers for an easy, everyday look.
• Office Chic: Tuck into a pencil skirt or tailored pants for refined yet relaxed workwear.
• Evening Out: Style in silk or chiffon for a breezy, elevated night-out piece.

KEY DESIGN FEATURES

Silhouette: Loose, slightly cropped body with dropped shoulders and generous ease through the chest.

Front: Full-length button placket with seven buttons and a gently curved hem.

Yoke: Double-layer front yoke with delicate gathers falling from the seam for soft volume.

Sleeves: Elbow-length dolman sleeves finished with wide turned cuffs.

Back: Center-back seam with subtle gathers at the yoke for balanced fullness.

Collar: Classic shirt collar with separate stand for a clean tailored finish.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

Intermediate. Precision is required when sewing the gathered yoke, setting the collar and stand, and aligning the button placket.

SEAM ALLOWANCES

No seam allowances by default. If the option to add them at €1 is chosen, all seams are 1 cm. Hem allowances: blouse hem – 2 cm; sleeve hem – 2 cm.

Please note:

• A single contour on the pattern pieces means no seam allowances are included.
• A double contour indicates seam allowances are included.

FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DIGITAL PATTERN 2811

Blouse-weight fabrics in natural or blended fibers that showcase soft gathers and drape:

• Silk crepe or charmeuse
• Lightweight chiffon or georgette
• Cotton voile or fine lawn
• Viscose or rayon blends

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

• Fusible interfacing – for placket, collar, stand, and cuffs

• Seven buttons

CUTTER’S MUST FOR DIGITAL PATTERN 2811

From Main Fabric:

1. Back – 1 piece on fold
2. Front – 2 pieces
3. Yoke – 2 pieces
4. Placket – 2 pieces
5. Collar – 2 pieces
6. Collar Stand – 2 pieces
7. Cuff – 2 pieces

From Fusible Interfacing:

1. Placket – 2 pieces
2. Collar – 1 piece
3. Collar Stand – 1 piece
4. Cuff – 2 pieces

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Before cutting your fabric, print and lay out the paper patterns according to your fabric width (90–150 cm) to determine yardage. Include paired and symmetrical pieces. Match all notches carefully when assembling the gathered yoke and collar for a precise, professional result.

DIGITAL PATTERN 2811 FOR 3D DESIGNERS, CONTRACTORS, AND ADVANCED SEWISTS

DXF AAMA – For 3D designers, fully compatible with most 3D fashion software.
PLT – For contractors, enabling precise cutting layouts.
PDF – Print-at-home format for advanced sewists.

CUSTOM FIT OPTIONS WITH INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENTS OR ASTM SIZES

Pattern 2811 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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