Pintuck Blouse
This women's sewing pattern creates an elegant blouse with a gracefully curved boat neckline and distinctive vertical pintucks on the front.
When To Wear
This blouse is a versatile choice for a range of occasions, making it an ideal garment for:
- Business Casual: Paired with tailored trousers or a skirt for a polished office look.
- Evening Socials: Dressed up with statement jewelry for dinners or informal gatherings.
- Everyday Elegance: A comfortable yet refined option for a sophisticated daily ensemble.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A relaxed-fit blouse with a subtle blouson effect created by gathering at the hem.
Neckline: A wide, gracefully curved boat neckline that sits high on the collarbone.
Front Detail: A series of precise vertical pintucks adorns the front bodice, adding texture and refined detail.
Sleeves: Three-quarter length sleeves, gently gathered into a subtle cuff at the wrist.
Hem: The bottom hem of the blouse is gathered, creating a soft blouson effect that cinches in slightly.
Back: A clean, unadorned back panel maintains a sleek profile.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires techniques such as sewing bust darts, creating pintucks, assembling neckline facings, setting in sleeves, and gathering fabric for hems.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose light to medium-weight fabrics with good drape, such as:
- Satin
- Crepe
- Chiffon
- Viscose blends
- Silk or silk blends
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing (lightweight)
- Bias tape (for binding hems)
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Front - 1 piece
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing — 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing — 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Back neckline facing — 1 piece
- Front neckline facing — 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Interface the designated pieces with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch the bust darts, press the allowances upwards.
- Fold and stitch the pleats on the front, press the allowances to the left side.
- Attach the back neckline facing to the back, press the allowances towards the facing. Attach the front neckline facing to the front, press the allowances towards the facing.
- Stitch the side and shoulder seams, press the allowances towards the back and serge.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the inner facings, press the allowances open. Serge the outer edge. Place the facings and the garment right sides together and stitch the neckline edge. Clip the allowances, turn the facing to the wrong side, and topstitch into the seam of the outer facing attachment.
- Stitch the sleeve seam, press the allowances towards the back and serge. Set the sleeves into the armholes, matching notches, press the allowances and serge.
- Along the bottom edge of the garment and the sleeve hem, stitch a gathering line with loosened tension and gather. Bind the bottom edge of the garment and sleeves with bias tape.
