Stand Collar V-Neck Blouse
Introducing a women's relaxed-fit blouse sewing pattern featuring a distinctive stand collar with a deep V-neck opening, gathered puff sleeves, and a yoked back with gentle gathers.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is designed for comfortable elegance, making it an ideal choice for:
- Casual Daywear: Perfect for relaxed outings, daytime events, or everyday wear with a touch of sophistication.
- Smart Casual Gatherings: Ideal for brunch, garden parties, or relaxed social events when paired with skirts or trousers.
- Spring & Summer Style: A comfortable and chic option for warmer seasons due to its airy design and suitability for light fabrics.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A comfortable, relaxed fit that gently skims the body, offering ease of movement.
Collar & Neckline: Features a stylish stand collar extending into a deep V-neck opening at the front.
Closure: The V-neck opening features an overlapping front placket, stitched closed for a neat, pull-on finish.
Sleeves: Short, voluminous puff sleeves gathered at the shoulder and hem, finished with a narrow cuff band.
Back: A curved back yoke with gentle gathers below, creating subtle fullness and a comfortable fit.
Hem: A simple, gently curved hemline for a soft finish that sits comfortably at hip level.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves techniques such as creating gathers, constructing a stand collar, applying bias binding for the front placket, and attaching cuffs.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight blouse fabrics that offer good drape and breathability:
- Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
- Broderie anglaise / Eyelet fabric
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing (for collar stand & cuffs)
Fabric & Materials
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: blouse fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. For example, eyelet fabric. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing.
CUTTER'S MUST
IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, THEY INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, THE PATTERNS DO NOT INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 cm. Seam allowance along the center front edge – 0 cm. Seam allowance along the bottom edge of the garment – 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 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
- Yoke – 1 piece
- Front – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Collar stand — 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Collar stand – 1 piece
- Cuff – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Along the upper edge of the back between the marks, stitch with a loosened upper thread and gather. Attach the yoke to the back, press seam allowances upwards and overcast.
- Stitch darts on the front pieces, press dart depths upwards.
- Cut a bias strip from the main fabric at a 45° angle, 4 cm wide and with a length equal to the placket length + 4 cm. Press the bias strip in half lengthwise, right side out. Unfold the bias strip, press the raw edges towards the center. Press in half again. Bind the placket edges of the front pieces with the bias strip. Overlap the right front piece over the left, aligning the center lines, and topstitch into the seam of the bias binding attachment.
- Stitch side and shoulder seams, press seam allowances towards the back and overcast.
- Fold the collar stand pieces right sides together and stitch along the outer contour. Start and end the stitching strictly at the marked seam line for attachment. Clip seam allowances at curves, turn the collar stand right side out and press.
- Attach the outer part of the collar stand to the neckline, press seam allowances towards the collar stand. Turn under the open edge of the inner collar stand and topstitch into the attachment seam.
- Stitch the sleeve seam, press seam allowances towards the back and overcast. Along the bottom edge of the garment, stitch with a loosened upper thread and gather. Set sleeves into armholes, press seam allowances and overcast.
- Stitch the cuff into a loop, press seam allowances open. Press the cuff in half lengthwise, right side out. Attach the outer part of the cuff to the sleeve, press seam allowances towards the cuff. Turn under the open edge of the inner cuff and topstitch into the attachment seam.
- Overcast the seam allowance of the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
