Sleeveless Blouse with V-Notch Yoke

Name: Sleeveless Blouse with V-Notch Yoke
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2288
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2288

A women's sleeveless straight-cut blouse with a narrow yoke around the neckline, front and back, and a small V-shaped notch at the centre front. The yokes are cut from a second fabric, so they can contrast with the body or be made in a related colour. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibres, in contrasting or related colours for the body and the yoke.

Tech. Description

Sleeveless Blouse with V-Notch Yoke

When To Wear

In summer, on its own with trousers, jeans or a skirt.
Under a jacket or cardigan at the office, where the yoke shows at the neckline.
As a simple top for two-colour fabric combinations or using up remnants for the yoke.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Straight fit, shaped at the front by bust darts from the side seams.

Length: Hip length, with a straight hem.

Neckline: Round neckline with a V-shaped notch at the centre front, topstitched 0.1 cm from the edge.

Front: Front cut in one piece on the fold, joined to a front yoke. The yoke is doubled: the inner yoke faces the neckline and the notch and is stitched into the yoke seam.

Back: Back cut in one piece on the fold, with a doubled back yoke made the same way. No opening or fastening; the blouse is pulled on over the head.

Sleeves: Sleeveless; armholes finished with a 4 cm bias binding turned to the inside and topstitched.

Finishing: Side seams overlocked; hem overlocked, turned up and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Bust darts, a self-faced yoke with a notched neckline, and bias-bound armholes.

Fabric Recommendations

Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibres, in contrasting or related colours for the body and the yoke.

Additional Supplies

Second blouse fabric for the yokes
Fusible interfacing (front and back yokes)
Bias binding, 4 cm wide (optional, can be cut from fabric)

Cutter's Must

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

From main fabric:
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Front - 1 piece on fold
From main fabric 1:
- Back Yoke - 2 pieces
- Front Yoke - 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Back Yoke - 1 piece
- Front Yoke - 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
Stitch bust darts on the front, press allowances upwards.
Attach back yoke to the back, press allowances towards the yoke. Attach front yoke to the front, press allowances towards the yoke.
Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances open.
Stitch shoulder seams of inner yokes, press allowances open. Finish the outer edge. Place inner yokes with right sides together with the garment and stitch the neckline edge and the front opening. Clip allowances, turn yokes to the right side, straighten, press. Topstitch along the neckline 0.1 cm from the edge. Stitch inner yokes into the seam of attaching outer yokes.
Cut (if not ready-made) a bias binding 4 cm wide and a length equal to the armhole length + 4 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise with the right side out and press. Place the binding with the armhole edge on the right side and stitch, fold the binding to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold onto the main piece.
Stitch side seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
Overlock the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.