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#2099
#2101

Blouse with Inverted Front Pleat and Shoulder Pleats

Pattern #2100

A women's pullover blouse with a V-neck, short cut-on cap sleeves and an inverted pleat at the centre front stitched down for 5–6 cm below the V. Pleats on the front shoulder edges are turned toward the neckline. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: blouse fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Blouse with Inverted Front Pleat and Shoulder Pleats

A women's pullover blouse with a V-neck, short cut-on cap sleeves and an inverted pleat at the centre front stitched down for 5–6 cm below the V. Pleats on the front shoulder edges are turned toward the neckline.

When To Wear

  • In warm weather with trousers or a straight skirt.
  • At work under a jacket or cardigan.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Loose, straight body with fullness released below the stitched pleat.

Length: To the hip, with a curved hem.

Neckline: V-neck at the front, round at the back; finished with interfaced facings topstitched to the blouse 1 cm from their outer edge.

Sleeves: Short cap sleeves cut in one with the front and back; no armhole seam.

Front: One piece cut on the fold, with an inverted pleat at the centre front and pleats on the shoulder edges, their depths turned toward the neckline. No closure.

Back: One piece cut on the fold, with no seams or darts.

Finishing: Shoulder and side seams pressed toward the back and overlocked; sleeve and lower hems overlocked, turned under and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Two main pieces; the only shaping is folding and stitching pleats, plus a faced neckline.

Fabric Recommendations

Blouse fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

  • Fusible interfacing (front and back neck facings)

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, seam allowances are not included. Seam allowances: hem and sleeve hem – 1.2 cm, other seams 1 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much material you will need. When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

  • From main fabric:
    • Front – 1 piece (cut on fold)
    • Back – 1 piece (cut on fold)
    • Back Neckline Facing – 1 piece
    • Front Neck Facing – 1 piece
  • From fusible interfacing:
    • Back Neckline Facing – 1 piece
    • Front Neck Facing – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

  1. Fuse interfacing to the Front Neck Facing and Back Neckline Facing.
  2. Form the inverted pleat on the Front and stitch it down for 5–6 cm. Form and baste the pleats on the shoulder edges (pleat depths turned towards the neckline).
  3. Stitch the shoulder seams, press allowances towards the Back and serge.
  4. Stitch the shoulder seams of the facings, press allowances open. Serge the outer edge of the facings. Place the facings on the garment right sides together and stitch along the neckline. Clip allowances at the curves, turn the facings to the wrong side and press. Topstitch the facing to the garment 1 cm from its outer edge.
  5. Serge the lower edge of the sleeves, press to the wrong side and topstitch. Stitch the side seams, press allowances towards the Back and serge.
  6. Serge the lower edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.

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