Gathered Yoke Blouse
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a relaxed-fit blouse featuring a stylish gathered front yoke and an elegant V-split neckline.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for a variety of casual and semi-casual settings, making it an excellent choice for:
- Everyday Comfort: Ideal for daily wear thanks to its relaxed fit and suitability for breathable fabrics.
- Weekend Outings: a chic yet comfortable option for casual gatherings, shopping, or leisurely activities.
- Smart Casual Workwear: Can be dressed up with tailored trousers or skirts for a professional yet relaxed office look.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a relaxed, flowing silhouette that offers comfort and ease of movement.
Neckline: Features a V-split opening at the front, finished with a neat, standing collar band.
Front Yoke: a shaped front yoke provides structure across the chest, with soft gathers released below for a flattering drape.
Sleeves: Three-quarter length, set-in sleeves offering comfortable coverage.
Back: a clean, smooth back panel maintains the relaxed drape of the blouse.
Hem: a straight bottom hem for a clean and simple finish.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires basic garment construction skills, including working with facings, creating gathers, and setting in sleeves.
Fabric Recommendations
This blouse is best suited for light to medium-weight fabrics with a good drape:
- Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Front yoke – 2 pieces
- Front — 1 piece on fold
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing — 1 piece
- Front neckline facing — 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Back neckline facing — 1 piece
- Front neckline facing — 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- Interface the neckline facings and the integrated front yoke placket with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
- Stitch shoulder seams of neckline facings, press allowances open. Serge the outer edge. Serge the vertical edge of the integrated front yoke placket. Attach the facing to the placket edges. Fold the placket with the facing to the right side and stitch the neckline edge. Turn the facing to the wrong side, straighten, press. Fold the yokes right sides together and stitch the center seam from the bottom to the mark, press allowances open. Topstitch the placket to the main piece along the inner edge, and the facing 0.5 – 0.7 cm from the neckline edge.
- Along the upper edge of the front, stitch with loosened upper thread and gather. Attach the front yoke to the front, press allowances upwards and serge.
- Stitch side seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
- Stitch sleeve seam, press allowances and serge. Set sleeves into armholes, press allowances and serge.
- Press the hem of the garment and sleeves to the wrong side by 1 cm, then by 1.5 cm and topstitch.
