Short Sleeve Stand Collar Gathered Blouse
Presenting a women's sewing pattern for a chic short-sleeve blouse featuring a stand collar, a deep V-neckline, and elegant gathering on the front panels.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for a variety of settings, offering both comfort and style for:
- Professional Settings: Its tailored silhouette and refined details make it suitable for office wear or business casual environments.
- Smart Casual Gatherings: Ideal for brunches, luncheons, or semi-formal social events where a polished yet comfortable look is desired.
- Everyday Elegance: A stylish choice for daily wear when seeking a sophisticated and put-together outfit.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the bodice with shaping darts for a flattering silhouette.
Neckline & Collar: Stand collar with a deep V-neck opening, creating an elegant frame.
Closure: Center front button placket with a four-button closure.
Sleeves: Short, comfortable set-in sleeves.
Front Details: Distinctive gathering at the front seams, adding texture and interest.
Back: Clean back design featuring a horizontal yoke for structure.
Hem: Straight hemline, suitable for wearing tucked in or out.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires accurate execution of darts, button placket, gathering techniques, and precise stand collar construction.
Fabric Recommendations
To achieve the desired drape and structure, we recommend selecting:
- Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 4 buttons
Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: blouse fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing; 4 buttons.
CUTTER'S MUST
IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, THEN THE PATTERNS INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, THEN THE PATTERNS DO NOT INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance for the bottom edge of the garment and sleeve hem – 1.5 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST OF ALL, PRINT OUT THE PAPER PATTERNS AND LAY THEM OUT ON THE FABRIC WIDTH (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) 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
- Yoke – 1 piece
- Front – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Collar stand — 2 pieces
- Placket – 4 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Collar stand – 1 piece
- Placket – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Interface the pieces with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch darts on the back piece, press allowances towards the center. Attach the yoke to the back, press allowances upwards and serge.
- Stitch darts on the front pieces, press allowances towards the center. On the front seam between the marks, sew a basting stitch with loosened upper thread and gather.
- Fold plackets in pairs right sides together and stitch the outer edge. Clip allowances, turn plackets right side out, straighten and press. Attach the outer side of the placket to the front, press allowances towards the placket. Fold under the edge of the inner placket and topstitch into the attachment seam.
- Stitch side and shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
- Fold collar stand pieces right sides together and stitch along the outer contour. Start and end the stitching strictly at the marked line of the attachment seam. Clip allowances on curves, turn collar stand right side out and press.
- Attach the outer part of the collar stand to the neckline, press allowances towards the collar stand. Fold under the raw edge of the inner collar stand and topstitch into the attachment seam.
- Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and serge. Attach sleeves into armholes, press allowances and serge.
- Serge the hem allowance of the garment and sleeve, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Make buttonholes on the right placket. Sew buttons on the left placket.
