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Color Block V-Neck Cuffed Blouse

Pattern #2313
Tech. Description

Color Block V-Neck Cuffed Blouse

Introducing a chic women's blouse pattern, distinguished by its V-neckline, color-blocked shoulder panels, and relaxed silhouette with artfully cuffed sleeves.

When To Wear

This versatile blouse is perfect for a range of settings, offering effortless style for:

  • Everyday Chic: Ideal for casual outings, relaxed weekends, or comfortable daily wear.
  • Business Casual: Pairs beautifully with tailored trousers or skirts for a polished office look.
  • Travel & Leisure: A perfect choice for vacations and leisure activities, combining comfort with sophisticated design.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Relaxed fit with a gentle A-line flare, offering comfort and an effortlessly chic drape.

Neckline: A stylish V-neckline framed by a contrasting color-blocked placket, creating a modern and open look.

Sleeves: Short, cuffed sleeves with a relaxed, dropped-shoulder appearance formed by the color-blocked yoke panel.

Front Detail: A subtle box pleat positioned centrally on the front bodice, adding soft volume and drape.

Hem: A softly curved hemline that offers a flattering finish and enhances the relaxed silhouette.

Color Blocking: Strategic use of contrasting fabric on the V-neck placket and shoulder panels, defining the garment's modern aesthetic.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires skills in constructing V-neck facings, neat placket attachment, creating pleats, and finishing cuffed sleeves.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose lightweight blouse fabrics with good drape, suitable for showcasing color blocking, in two coordinating or contrasting colors:

  • Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers

Additional Supplies

  • Fusible interfacing

Fabric & Materials

Fabric recommendations: blouse fabrics made of natural or blended fibers in two matching or contrasting colors. You will also need: fusible interfacing.

CUTTER'S MUST

IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE INCLUDED. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE NOT INCLUDED. SEAM ALLOWANCES: Hem allowance – 2 cm, other seams – 1 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST, 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). WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!

  • From main fabric:
    • Back - 1 piece on fold
    • Upper front - 2 pieces
    • Lower front – 1 piece on fold
    • Neckline facing – 1 piece
  • From main fabric 1:
    • Cuff - 2 pieces
    • Sleeve insert – 2 pieces
    • Placket – 4 pieces
  • From fusible interfacing:
    • Neckline facing – 1 piece
    • Placket – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

  1. Stitch the sleeve insert to the shoulder seam of the front and back. Overcast seam allowances and press towards the insert.
  2. Overcast the outer edge of the facing. Place the facing on the neckline, right side down, and stitch the neckline. Clip the seam allowance, turn the facing to the wrong side, and press.
  3. Fold the plackets right sides together and stitch the outer and upper edges. Turn right side out and press.
  4. Place the placket on the front, wrong side to right side, and stitch. Overcast seam allowances and press. Place the right placket over the left and topstitch along the vertical section.
  5. Fold and secure the inverted pleat on the lower front. Stitch the upper and lower front pieces together. Overcast seam allowance and press downwards.
  6. Stitch the side seams simultaneously with the sleeve seam, press seam allowances towards the back and overcast.
  7. Stitch the cuff into a loop. Press seam allowance open. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise and press. Fold the cuff and the wrong side of the sleeve and stitch. Overcast the seam. Turn the cuff to the right side. Secure the cuff at the placket attachment seam.
  8. Overcast the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.

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Quick size selection

For the pattern to draft correctly, keep your measurements within the recommended range: bust/chest 88–112 cm and height 164–182 cm.

You can still order outside this range, but a correct draft is not guaranteed and such orders are placed entirely at your own risk.

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