Shaped Neck Color Block Blouse with Pockets

Name: Shaped Neck Color Block Blouse with Pockets
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2275
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2275

A women's hip-length top for low-stretch knit fabric in two colours, with contrast front yokes that meet at the centre to form a notched neckline, bust darts, two patch pockets with contrast folded bands and contrast short sleeves. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabric with low stretch, from natural or blended fibres, in two coordinating colours.

Tech. Description

Shaped Neck Color Block Blouse with Pockets

When To Wear

For everyday wear in spring and summer with trousers or jeans.
As a work top where pockets are needed.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Straight, hip-length, shaped at the front by darts.

Neckline: Rounded, with a notch at the centre front where the two yokes butt together; finished with facings (front facings in the contrast fabric) secured to the shoulder seams.

Sleeves: Short set-in sleeves in the contrast fabric.

Front: Cut on the fold, with darts pressed upwards and two contrast yokes joined to it across the chest.

Pockets: Two patch pockets on the lower front, each topped with an interfaced band folded in half in the contrast fabric, edges turned under and topstitched in place.

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

Finishing: Hem and sleeve hems turned up 2 cm and topstitched, with a twin needle to keep the stretch.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Darts, patch pockets, a faced neckline and set-in sleeves in a stable knit; the yokes need careful matching at the centre front notch.

Fabric Recommendations

Knit fabric with low stretch, from natural or blended fibres, in two coordinating colours.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing for knits (pocket bands)
Twin needle for the hems

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: all seams 1 cm; hem allowance for the garment bottom and sleeve – 2.0 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) to determine how much material you will need (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces).

From main fabric:
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Front - 1 piece on fold
- Pocket – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
From main fabric 1:
- Pocket facing - 2 pieces
- Front yoke – 2 pieces
- Sleeve - 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Pocket facing – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match! Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlock machine.

Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
Stitch darts on the front pieces, press seam allowances upwards.
Fold the pocket facing in half lengthwise, right sides out, and stitch to the upper edge of the pocket. Serge the seam allowance and press downwards. Serge the side and bottom edges of the pocket. Fold the side and bottom seam allowances to the wrong side, place on the front piece according to markings, and topstitch.
Stitch shoulder seams, press seam allowances towards the back and serge.
Stitch shoulder seams of neckline facings. Press seam allowances open. Serge the outer edge.
Place the garment and neckline facing right sides together and stitch the neckline. Clip seam allowances at curves. Turn the facing to the wrong side and press. Secure the facing to the shoulder seams.
Align the front yokes butt-to-butt and stitch to the front piece. Serge the seam allowance and press downwards.
Stitch side seams. Serge seam allowances and press towards the back.
Stitch sleeve seam, press seam allowances towards the back and serge. Set sleeves into armholes, matching notches, press seam allowances and serge.
Serge the hem allowance of the garment bottom and sleeve, press to the wrong side and topstitch.