Women's V-Neck Henley Blouse
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a chic short-sleeve blouse featuring a graceful V-neckline and a functional button placket.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for various casual and smart-casual settings, making it an ideal choice for:
- Everyday Casual Wear: Perfect for comfortable and stylish daily outfits during warmer months.
- Resort & Vacation Styling: An excellent choice for travel, seaside strolls, or elegant poolside gatherings.
- Smart Casual Outings: Easily dressed up for weekend lunches or informal social events.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Relaxed, comfortable fit with a gentle, slightly flared silhouette through the body, ending at the hip.
Neckline: V-neckline finished with a partial button placket at the center front.
Closure: Front placket with two functional buttons.
Sleeves: Short, gently curved set-in sleeves.
Back: Clean and simple back, cut on the fold for a smooth finish.
Hem: Straight hem designed for a simple, clean finish.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves precise placket construction, fusing interfacing, and neat neckline facing application.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose light to medium-weight fabrics with good drape for a comfortable and elegant finish:
- Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 2 buttons
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Front - 1 piece on fold
- Front placket – 4 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Front placket – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Stitch the outer back neckline facing to the back neckline, press seam allowances towards the facing.
- Fold the front plackets in pairs, right sides together, and stitch the outer edge. Clip seam allowances at the curve, turn pieces right side out, straighten, and press.
- Attach the plackets to the front along the long edge, stopping 1 cm from the bottom. Clip the front seam allowance at the corners, stopping 1 mm from the stitching line. Create a pleat on the front, overlapping the right placket over the left. Stitch the ends of the plackets, folding back the front and securing the bottom edge. Overlock seam allowances.
- Overlock the outer edge of the inner back neckline facing. Place the neckline facing onto the back and stitch the neckline edge precisely up to the marked shoulder seam line. Clip seam allowances, turn the facing to the wrong side, and press.
- Stitch the shoulder seams, inserting the front between the inner and outer back neckline facings, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Stitch the side seams, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the garment and sleeves, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
- Sew buttons onto the plackets, securing them.
