Gathered High-Neck Blouse
Introducing a sophisticated women's blouse pattern featuring a chic high neck, elegant asymmetrical front gathers, and classic cuffed sleeves.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to various occasions, making it an ideal choice for:
- Smart Casual Events: Pairs beautifully with tailored trousers or jeans for an elevated everyday look.
- Office & Business Casual: A polished option for professional settings, offering comfort with sophisticated style.
- Evening Gatherings: Suitable for dinners or social events when crafted from luxurious fabrics.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A relaxed fit through the body, gently tapering towards the hip for a comfortable yet refined shape.
Neckline: A high mock neck with a clean, standing finish.
Front Detail: Asymmetrical gathers originating from the left shoulder creating elegant drape across the front bodice.
Sleeves: Long, voluminous sleeves gathered into wide, buttoned cuffs at the wrist.
Back: Clean back design featuring a subtle center back seam.
Closure: Concealed zipper closure at the center back for a smooth and seamless finish.
Hem: A straight hemline designed to sit comfortably at hip level.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves techniques such as setting a concealed zipper, creating gathers, attaching cuffs with buttonholes, and constructing a stand collar.
Fabric Recommendations
Select woven blouse fabrics with good drape to best showcase the design's gathers:
- Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers (e.g., silk, rayon, crepe de chine, satin)
Additional Supplies
- Concealed zipper
- Fusible interfacing
- 2 buttons
Fabric & Materials
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: blouse fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. YOU ALSO NEED: Concealed zipper; fusible interfacing; 2 buttons.
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: Hem allowance – 2 cm; other seams – 1 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST, 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 - 2 pieces
- Front - 1 piece
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing — 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing — 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
Attention! Markings on the patterns are made on the right side.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Finish the raw edges of the center back seams separately. Stitch the center back seam from the zipper mark to the hem. Press seam allowances open. Insert the concealed zipper.
- Form and secure pleats on the left shoulder of the front. The pleat depths are directed towards the armhole.
- Stitch the side and shoulder seams, press seam allowances towards the back and finish the raw edges.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the neckline facings. Clip seam allowances and press towards the back. Finish the outer edge. Place the facing on the garment, right sides together, and stitch the neckline edge. Clip seam allowances, turn the facing to the wrong side, and press. Secure the facing to the shoulder seams and the center back seam.
- Finish the raw edges of the sleeve seams separately. Stitch the sleeve seam from the armhole to the slit mark, press seam allowances open. Topstitch the slit 0.1 cm from the fold. Along the sleeve cap, run a basting stitch with loosened upper thread and gather. Set the sleeves into the armholes, press seam allowances and finish the raw edges. Along the bottom edge of the sleeve, run a basting stitch with loosened upper thread and gather.
- Fold the cuff lengthwise in half, right sides together, and stitch the side seams. Turn the piece right side out, press. Attach the outer side of the cuff to the sleeve, fold the seam allowance of the inner side of the cuff inwards and topstitch into the seam of the outer cuff attachment.
- Turn up the hem of the garment twice by 1 cm and topstitch.
- Make buttonholes and sew buttons onto the cuffs.
