Gathered Yoke V-Neck Blouse

Name: Gathered Yoke V-Neck Blouse
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2192
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2192

A loose, hip-length women's blouse with three-quarter set-in sleeves, a front yoke with a split neckline at the centre front, and a front gathered into the yoke seam. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: blouse fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Gathered Yoke Blouse

A loose, hip-length women's blouse with three-quarter set-in sleeves, a front yoke with a split neckline at the centre front, and a front gathered into the yoke seam.

When To Wear

In spring and summer with jeans, trousers or a skirt.
For work with straight trousers, worn outside the waistband.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Loose and straight, with fullness only at the front.

Neckline: Round neck with a vertical split at the centre front, finished with interfaced neckline facings and cut-on facings on the yoke, topstitched 0.5–0.7 cm from the edge.

Sleeves: Three-quarter length, set-in, one seam each.

Front: Yoke cut in two pieces joined by a centre seam from the lower edge up to the split; the front, cut on the fold, is gathered along its upper edge and stitched to the yoke.

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

Finishing: Seams overlocked; hem and sleeve edges turned 1 cm, then 1.5 cm, and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Gathers, a faced split neckline and set-in sleeves; no closure.

Fabric Recommendations

Blouse fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (neckline facings, cut-on yoke facings)

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.