Blouse Button Front Puffed Sleeves

Fabric & Materials

FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: blouse fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing; 1 button; elastic tape.

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 allowance for the bottom of the garment – 2 cm, neckline section between marks - 1.5 cm. Sleeve hem allowance – 3 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 (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!

• From main fabric:
  • Back - 2 pieces
  • Front - 1 piece on fold
  • Sleeve - 2 pieces
  • Neckline facing — 2 pieces
• From fusible interfacing:
  • Neckline facing - 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

1. Fuse the interfacing to the facing.
2. Stitch the darts on the front. Press the dart allowances upwards.
3. Clip the front neckline at the marks. Fold the central part of the neckline twice by 1 cm and topstitch.
4. Stitch the side and shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
5. Place the outer and inner facings right sides together and stitch along the outer contour. Start and end the stitching strictly at the marked line of the attaching seam. Clip allowances at curves. Turn the finished facing right side out and press.
6. Attach the outer facing to the neckline, turn under the raw edge of the inner facing and topstitch into the attaching seam. Overlap the right side of the facing over the left and secure by sewing a button through all layers.
7. Along the upper part of the sleeve cap, stitch with loosened upper thread and gather. Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances and serge. Attach sleeves to armholes, press allowances and serge.
8. Fold the sleeve hem allowance by 1 cm, then by 2 cm to the wrong side and topstitch, forming a casing. Thread elastic tape through the casing, adjust to wrist circumference and secure ends together.
9. Serge the bottom hem allowance, fold inwards and topstitch.