V-Neck Blouse with Tie Front and Tab Sleeves
Introducing a versatile women's blouse pattern featuring a flattering V-neck, a playful tie-front detail, and stylish tab sleeves.
When To Wear
This casual yet chic blouse is perfect for a variety of settings, offering both comfort and style for:
- Everyday Casual: Ideal for daily wear, weekend outings, or comfortable home attire.
- Smart Casual Gatherings: Easily dressed up for brunch, garden parties, or relaxed social events.
- Vacation & Resort Wear: Lightweight and breathable, perfect for warm weather destinations.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Relaxed, comfortable fit with a customizable tie-front shaping the waist.
Neckline: Open V-neckline offering a flattering and airy feel.
Sleeves: Short sleeves with a rolled cuff held in place by decorative shoulder tabs secured with buttons.
Closure: Front tie closure at the hem for adjustable shaping; shoulder tabs secured with buttons.
Hem: Shaped front hem with functional ties; straight hemline at the back.
Length: Hip-length for comfortable coverage.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires accurate seam construction, neat finishing of turned-out edges for the neckline and ties, and precise assembly of the shoulder tabs.
Fabric Recommendations
For a beautiful drape and comfortable wear, choose lightweight blouse fabrics with a soft hand:
- Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- 2 buttons
- Bias binding (4 cm wide, for back neckline finishing)
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece with fold
- Front - 2 pieces with fold
- Cuff - 2 pieces
- Shoulder tab - 4 pieces
Sewing Instructions
When stitching parts, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- Cut (or use ready-made) bias binding 4 cm wide and a length equal to the back neckline length + 4 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the binding with the neckline edge right side up and stitch. Fold the binding to the wrong side, clip the allowances, and topstitch along the fold to the main piece. Press the seam.
- Place the upper and inner front pieces right sides together and stitch the neckline. Clip the allowances. Stitch the bottom edge and the tie. Clip allowances at curves, trim at corners. Turn the pieces right side out and press.
- Stitch the shoulder seam, inserting the back between the upper and inner front pieces. Turn the pieces right side out, press the seam.
- Stitch the side seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
- Place the shoulder tab pieces right sides together and stitch along the long and rounded sides. Trim allowances, turn right side out, and press.
- Stitch the cuff into a loop, press allowances open. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the cuff with the wrong side of the armhole and stitch, inserting the shoulder tab at the shoulder seam level. Serge allowances. Turn the cuff towards the armhole.
- Serge the bottom allowance of the back, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
- Sew buttons onto the shoulder tabs through the garment.
