Notched V-Neck Blouse Waistband Short Sleeve
Introducing a sophisticated women's blouse pattern featuring a notched V-neck, a tailored waistband, and elegant short sleeves.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for a range of professional and smart casual settings, including:
- Professional Workwear: Ideal for office environments, business meetings, or corporate attire.
- Hospitality Uniforms: A polished and comfortable option for roles in service or reception.
- Smart Casual Outings: Elevate your everyday look with its tailored silhouette and distinctive details.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A tailored and fitted bodice that accentuates the waist, flowing into a subtle peplum-like flare at the hem.
Neckline & Collar: Features a distinctive notched V-neckline framed by a neat stand collar.
Closure: Central front button closure with four visible buttons adorning the bodice and waistband.
Sleeves: Short, set-in sleeves that offer comfort and a polished look.
Waist: A defined horizontal waistband visually cinches the waist, creating a flattering silhouette.
Back: The back mirrors the tailored aesthetic with princess seams on the upper bodice and a matching waistband seam.
Length: Designed to hit at the hip, providing good coverage while maintaining a clean line.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires precision in constructing the collar stand, setting sleeves, and accurately matching seams for the waistband and princess panels.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose light to medium-weight woven fabrics that provide both drape and structure:
- Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- 6 buttons
- Fusible interfacing
Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: 6 buttons, 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: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance for the garment bottom edge and sleeve hem – 1.5 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST, 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:
- Upper center back – 2 pieces
- Upper side back – 2 pieces
- Back waistband – 1 piece
- Lower back – 2 pieces
- Upper center front – 2 pieces
- Upper side front – 2 pieces
- Front waistband – 2 pieces
- Lower front – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- Collar stand – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Collar stand – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the back princess seam. Overcast allowances and press towards the center. Stitch the center seams of the upper and lower back pieces. Overcast allowances and press to the left side. Attach the back waistband to the upper back. Overcast allowance and press onto the waistband. Attach the lower back to the waistband, overcast allowance and press onto the waistband.
- Stitch the front princess seam. Overcast allowances and press towards the center. Attach the front waistband to the upper front. Overcast allowance and press onto the waistband. Attach the lower front to the waistband, overcast allowance and press onto the waistband.
- Stitch shoulder and side seams. Overcast allowances and press towards the back.
- Fold collar stand pieces right sides together and stitch the outer edge. Clip allowances, turn right side out and press. Attach the collar stand to the neckline.
- Stitch shoulder seams of front facing and back facing. Press allowance open. Overcast the outer edge. Place front facings right sides together with the garment and stitch the front edges and the neckline edge of the back and front. Clip allowances at curves, trim at corners, turn front facings with facing to the wrong side, straighten, press. Secure to the garment at shoulder seams.
- Stitch the sleeve seam. Overcast allowance and press towards the back of the sleeve. Set sleeves into armholes. Overcast allowances and press.
- Overcast the bottom edge of the garment and sleeves, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- On the right front, overcast buttonholes, sew buttons onto the left front.
