Pleated V-Neck Long Sleeve Blouse

Name: Pleated V-Neck Long Sleeve Blouse
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2427
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2427

This Minerva Pleated V-Neck Long Sleeve Blouse pattern is drafted to your own measurements, featuring a distinctive V-neckline, soft pleats at the shoulders, and full-length sleeves. It creates a sophisticated yet comfortable silhouette, making it suitable for office settings, elevated everyday wear, or evening gatherings.

Tech. Description

Pleated V-Neck Long Sleeve Blouse

This elegant women's blouse pattern features a distinctive V-neckline, soft pleats at the shoulders, and full-length sleeves, creating a sophisticated yet comfortable silhouette.

When To Wear

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

Office & Professional Settings: Its refined design makes it suitable for work environments.
Casual Elegance: Pairs beautifully with trousers or skirts for elevated everyday wear.
Evening Gatherings: Can be dressed up for semi-formal events or dinners.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a relaxed fit through the body, subtly shaped to drape elegantly.

Neckline: Features a clean, banded V-neckline that transitions smoothly into the front placket.

Closure: a center-front button placket with five small buttons.

Shoulder Detail: Soft pleats originating from the front shoulder yoke add graceful volume and drape to the bust.

Sleeves: Full-length set-in sleeves with a simple finished hem.

Back: a clean back features a horizontal yoke seam for subtle detail.

Hem: a straight hemline designed to be worn tucked in or worn out.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Involves techniques such as gathering/pleating, constructing a V-neckline with a facing, setting in sleeves, and creating buttonholes.

Fabric Recommendations

Select blouse-weight fabrics with a soft drape to enhance the pleats and overall flow:

Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing
5 buttons

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
- Back Yoke - 1 piece
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Front - 2 pieces
- Front Yoke - 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Neckline Facing – 1 piece
From fusible interfacing:
- Neckline Facing – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

Fuse interfacing to the neckline facing.
Stitch the back yoke to the back. Overlock the seam allowance and press it upwards.
Overlock the center front edges separately. Stitch the center front edges, press the seam allowance open.
Along the upper edge of the front, stitch with a loosened upper thread and gather. Stitch the front yoke to the front. Press seam allowances upwards and overlock.
Stitch side and shoulder seams. Overlock seam allowances and press them towards the back.
Stitch the collar seam. Press the seam allowance open. Stitch the collar into the neckline of the front and back, clipping the front at the corner. Press the seam allowance towards the collar.
Stitch the neckline facing seam. Press the seam allowance open. Overlock the outer edge. Fold the facing with the top right sides together and stitch the neckline, clipping the seam allowance at the lowest point of the neckline.
Stitch the sleeve seam, overlock the seam allowance and press it towards the back. Stitch sleeves into armholes, press and overlock seam allowances.
Overlock the bottom of the garment and sleeves, fold inwards and topstitch.
Sew buttons onto the front according to markings.

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Pleated V-Neck Long Sleeve Blouse

When To Wear

Key Design Features

Level Of Difficulty

Fabric Recommendations

Additional Supplies

Cutter's Must

Sewing Instructions

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