Notched Lapel Dolman Blouse with Tie Belt

Name: Notched Lapel Dolman Blouse with Tie Belt
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2277
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2277

This tailored blouse features an elegant notched lapel, relaxed dolman sleeves, and a flattering tie belt for a cinched waist. It's a versatile choice for smart casual outings, professional settings, or travel, offering both comfort and sophistication. The pattern is designed for intermediate sewers and can be made to your own measurements or in standard sizes using medium-weight suiting fabrics with good drape.

Tech. Description

Notched Lapel Dolman Blouse with Tie Belt

Discover a chic tailored blouse featuring an elegant notched lapel, relaxed dolman sleeves, and a flattering tie belt for a cinched waist.

When To Wear

This versatile blouse is perfect for various settings, offering both comfort and sophistication:

Smart Casual Outings: Ideal for brunch, daytime events, or relaxed social gatherings.
Professional Settings: a stylish choice for office wear or business casual environments when paired appropriately.
Travel & Resort Wear: Chic and easy to wear, it's perfect for warm weather destinations or elevated vacation styling.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a relaxed, yet tailored top with a draped upper body that cinches gracefully at the waist, creating a flattering hourglass shape.

Neckline & Collar: Features a classic notched lapel, forming an elegant V-neck opening.

Closure: a single-breasted front secured with three buttons.

Sleeves: Integrated dolman sleeves cut in one with the body provide a comfortable, relaxed fit, finishing at a 3/4 length with turned-up cuffs.

Back: Designed with a center back seam and vertical princess seams for gentle shaping; the front is shaped with princess seams as well.

Waist: Defined by a self-fabric tie belt threaded through four belt loops on the princess seams, allowing for adjustable cinching and a decorative bow.

Hem: a straight hemline falls to the hip, offering a versatile length for various styling options.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. This pattern involves precise construction techniques such as princess seams, facing the front edges and lapels, buttonholes, cuffs, and belt loops.

Fabric Recommendations

Opt for medium-weight suiting fabrics with good drape that can hold a structured yet relaxed silhouette:

Suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing
3 buttons

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, the patterns include seam allowances. If the contour is single, the patterns do not include seam allowances. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance – 3 cm. Attention! First of all, 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).

From main fabric:
- Side Back – 2 pieces
- Center Back – 2 pieces
- Center Front – 2 pieces
- Side Front – 2 pieces
- Back Neckline Facing – 1 piece
- Center Front Facing – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Belt-Loop – 1 piece
- Waistband (tie belt) – 1 piece
From fusible interfacing:
- Back Neckline Facing – 1 piece
- Center Front Facing – 2 pieces
- Waistband (tie belt) – 1 piece
- Cuff – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
On the back, stitch the princess seams joining the Center Back and Side Back pieces. Overlock the allowances and press towards the center. Stitch the center back seam. Overlock the allowances and press to the left side.
On the front, stitch the princess seams joining the Center Front and Side Front pieces. Overlock the allowances and press towards the center.
Stitch the shoulder and side seams together with the sleeve seams in one continuous seam. Overlock the allowances and press towards the back.
Stitch the shoulder seams of the Back Neckline Facing and Center Front Facings and press them open. Overlock the outer edge.
Place the facing on the garment right sides together, pin, and stitch along the front edges, lapels, back neckline and the hem of the facings. Clip the allowances and trim the corners. Turn the facings to the wrong side and press. Tack the facing to the shoulder seams.
Stitch the Cuff into a ring and press the allowance open. Place the cuff on the sleeve edge right sides together and stitch. Fold the cuff to the wrong side and press. Fold under the inner edge and topstitch it to the sleeve. Turn the lower edge of the sleeve up to the right side, revealing the cuff.
Overlock the hem allowance, fold to the wrong side and topstitch.
Overlock one long edge of the Belt-Loop strip. Fold it in three layers and topstitch along the long sides. Cut it into 4 belt loops. Topstitch the belt loops onto the princess seams at waist level.
Make buttonholes on the right front and sew the buttons onto the left front.
Fold the Waistband (tie belt) lengthwise in half, right sides together, and stitch, leaving an opening on the long side for turning. Turn the belt right side out, straighten and press. Close the opening.

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Notched Lapel Dolman Blouse with Tie Belt

When To Wear

Key Design Features

Level Of Difficulty

Fabric Recommendations

Additional Supplies

Cutter's Must

Sewing Instructions

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