Asymmetric Hem Contrast Panel Blouse

Name: Asymmetric Hem Contrast Panel Blouse
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2301
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2301

A hip-length women's blouse in two fabrics, with an asymmetric wrap-effect front: the front panel overlaps a side front panel, and each ends in a double contrast band cut on an angle. Long set-in sleeves with contrast cuffs and a concealed zipper at the centre back. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: blouse or dress fabrics in natural or blended fibres, in two contrasting or matching colours: one for the body and sleeves, one for the bands and cuffs.

Tech. Description

Asymmetric Hem Contrast Panel Blouse

When To Wear

With slim trousers or a straight skirt for the office in autumn and spring.
For daytime outings, worn untucked so the angled hem bands show.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Straight, ending at the hip, shaped by darts on the front.

Neckline: Round neckline finished with a fused facing.

Front: Cut as a front and a side front, each finished at the lower edge with a two-layer contrast band; the front is laid over the side front and stitched to it along the band seam up to the side seam.

Closure: Concealed zipper in the centre back seam.

Sleeves: Long set-in sleeves with a contrast cuff folded in half and stitched into a ring.

Back: Two pieces with a centre back seam and a straight two-layer contrast band at the hem.

Finishing: All seams 1 cm. Fabric labels on the pattern pieces are given on the right side.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Self-lined contrast bands joined to angled edges, the overlapped front panels caught into the side seams, a concealed zipper and a neckline facing.

Fabric Recommendations

Blouse or dress fabrics in natural or blended fibres, in two contrasting or matching colours: one for the body and sleeves, one for the bands and cuffs.

Additional Supplies

Contrast fabric for the bands and cuffs
Fusible interfacing (neckline facings, cuffs)
Concealed zipper

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
- Back - 2 pieces
- Front - 1 piece
- Side front - 1 piece
- Sleeve - 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
From main fabric 1:
- Cuff - 2 pieces
- Front trim – 2 pieces
- Side front trim – 2 pieces
- Back trim – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- Cuff - 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
Overlock the center back edges separately on each piece. Stitch the center back seam from the notch for the zipper to the bottom, press seams open. Insert the concealed zipper.
Stitch the darts on the front piece. Press dart allowances upwards.
Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
Overlock the upper edges of the inner facings.
Place the side trim pieces right sides together and stitch the bottom edge. Turn the pieces right side out and press. Attach the outer trim to the side front piece. Press allowance towards the trim. Topstitch the inner trim into the seam of the outer trim attachment.
Place the front trim pieces right sides together and stitch the bottom edge. Turn right side out and press. Attach the outer trim to the bottom of the front piece. Press allowance towards the trim. Lay the front piece onto the side piece and topstitch the front piece into the trim attachment seam up to the side seam.
Place the back trim pieces right sides together and stitch the bottom edge. Turn right side out and press. Attach the outer trim to the bottom of the back piece. Press allowance towards the trim. Lay the front piece onto the back piece right sides together, stitch the side seams, inserting between the back and the inner trim. Topstitch the back trim into the seam of the outer trim attachment.
Stitch shoulder seams of the neckline facings, press allowances open. Overlock the outer edge. Place the facing and the garment right sides together and stitch the neckline edge. Clip allowances at curves, turn the facing to the wrong side, straighten, and press. Secure to shoulder seams and zipper tape.
Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and overlock. Set sleeves into armholes, matching notches, overlock allowances.
Stitch the cuff into a loop, press allowances open. Press the cuff lengthwise in half with the right side out. Attach the cuff to the wrong side of the sleeve, overlock allowances.