Pleated Neckline Short Sleeve Blouse
Introducing a versatile women's blouse pattern featuring delicate pleats at the neckline that create an elegant drape and a refined, comfortable silhouette.
When To Wear
This blouse is designed for both polished professional settings and relaxed social occasions, making it an ideal choice for:
- Work & Office: a sophisticated top suitable for professional environments.
- Everyday Elegance: Effortlessly chic for smart casual outings or daytime events.
- Dinner & Social Gatherings: Pairs beautifully with tailored trousers or skirts for an evening look.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a relaxed fit that gently flows from the bust to a hip-length hem, offering comfort without sacrificing style.
Neckline: Features soft, gathered pleats at the front neckline that add depth and a graceful drape.
Closure: a subtle keyhole opening at the center back neckline, secured with a fabric loop and a single button.
Sleeves: Simple, short, set-in sleeves that end just above the elbow, providing comfort and ease of movement.
Back: a clean and sleek back design, featuring a center seam and the functional keyhole button closure.
Hem: a straight hemline that can be worn tucked in or left out for a casual look.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires skills in creating pleats, setting in sleeves, and constructing a faced keyhole opening with a fabric loop and button.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight woven fabrics with good drape to best showcase the pleats:
- Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 button
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: hem allowance for the garment and sleeve — 2.0 cm; other seams 1 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can range from 90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much material you will need. 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
- Back neckline facing — 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing — 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Back neckline facing — 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing — 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the facings.
- Lay and secure the pleats on the front neckline (depths directed from the center).
- Stitch the center back seam from the mark to the bottom edge, press seams open and overlock.
- Stitch shoulder and side seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Cut a bias strip 3 cm wide and 7 cm long. Fold the strip in half lengthwise and stitch 0.3 cm from the fold. Trim allowances and turn the piece right side out. Adjust the loop length.
- Stitch the center seam of the back neckline facings from the mark to the bottom, press allowances open. Stitch the shoulder seams of the neckline facings, press allowances open. Overlock the outer edge. Place the facing with the garment right sides together and stitch the slit and neckline edge, inserting the hanging loop. Trim allowances at corners, turn the facing to the wrong side, straighten, and press. Sew on the button.
- Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and overlock. Set sleeves into armholes, press allowances and overlock.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the garment and sleeve hem, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
