V-Neck Tie Front Long Sleeve Blouse
Introducing a chic women's sewing pattern for a V-neck blouse featuring a pointed collar, long sleeves with cuffs, and a stylish tie-front hem.
When To Wear:
- Business Casual: Perfect for professional environments, offering a polished yet comfortable aesthetic when paired with tailored trousers or skirts.
- Everyday Chic: An elevated choice for daily wear, seamlessly blending comfort with sophisticated style for various activities.
- Smart Casual Gatherings: Ideal for social events or relaxed outings where a refined yet easygoing look is desired.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A relaxed-fit blouse designed to fall to the hip, distinguished by its unique tie-front detail.
Neckline & Collar: Features a flattering V-neckline framed by a pointed collar with a stand, accented by decorative buttoned tabs at the collar points.
Closure: A full-length button-front placket provides a classic and functional closure.
Sleeves: Long, set-in sleeves are finished with traditional buttoned cuffs.
Pockets: Includes a single patch pocket thoughtfully placed on the wearer's left front.
Back: Designed with a back yoke, below which a box pleat is inserted to provide ease of movement and a touch of tailored detail.
Hem: The front hem extends into two ties that can be knotted, creating a gathered, slightly cropped effect.
Length: Sits at the hip, with the tied front giving the impression of a slightly shorter, styled length.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in constructing collars with stands, button plackets, cuffs, attaching a back yoke with a pleat, creating a patch pocket, and sewing buttonholes.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight woven fabrics with good drape, such as:
- Thin denim fabric made of natural or blended fibers
- Rayon challis
- Crepe
- Broadcloth
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 9 buttons
Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: thin denim fabric made of natural or blended fibers. YOU ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing; 9 buttons.
CUTTER'S MUST
IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, THEY INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, THE PATTERNS DO NOT INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. SEAM ALLOWANCES: Top pocket allowance – 3 cm. All other seams – 1 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:
- Back yoke - 1 piece
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Front - 2 pieces
- Placket – 4 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Collar – 2 pieces
- Pocket – 1 piece
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Placket – 2 pieces
- Collar – 1 piece
- Cuff – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- Interface the pieces with fusible interfacing.
- Form a box pleat on the back. Stitch the back yoke to the back. Overlock the allowance and press it upwards. Topstitch 0.5 cm from the seam.
- Overlock the pocket along the contour. Fold the top edge to the wrong side and topstitch. Press the side and bottom edges of the pocket to the wrong side. Place the pocket on the left front according to the markings and topstitch.
- Stitch the side and shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Fold the upper collar with the lower collar right sides together. Stitch the ends and the outer edge of the collar. Trim the seams. Turn the collar right side out, straighten and press. Topstitch 0.5 cm from the edge.
- Stitch the center seam of the plackets. Press the allowance open. Fold the plackets in pairs right sides together and stitch the front edge, neckline, and bottom corner, inserting the collar. Topstitch along the edge of the placket.
- Stitch the outer edge of the placket to the front, press allowances towards the placket. Fold the inner edge of the placket inwards and topstitch into the seam of the outer placket attachment.
- Overlock the sleeve edges separately. Stitch the sleeve seam from the armhole to the slit mark. Press allowances open. Secure allowances along the slit 0.2 cm from the edge. Set the sleeves into the armholes, press allowances and overlock.
- Fold the cuff in half lengthwise right sides together and stitch the short sides. Start and end the stitching exactly at the marked cuff attachment seam. Turn the piece right side out and press. Stitch the outer side of the cuff to the sleeve. Fold the allowance of the inner side inwards and topstitch into the attachment seam.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the garment and ties, fold inwards and topstitch. Alternatively, you can finish with bias binding; for this, you need to trim the allowance.
- Make buttonholes on the right placket, sew buttons on the left. Make buttonholes and sew buttons on the cuffs. Sew buttons through the collar.
