Blouson Blouse with Placket and Gathered Sleeves
Introducing a chic and comfortable blouson blouse sewing pattern, defined by its partial front placket, elegantly gathered neckline, and voluminous sleeves and hem.
When To Wear
This blouse is a versatile piece designed for a blend of comfort and style, making it ideal for:
- Everyday Casual: Effortlessly stylish for daily wear, providing comfort without compromising on look.
- Smart-Casual Gatherings: Easily dressed up with tailored trousers or skirts for relaxed social events.
- Relaxed Workwear: a professional yet comfortable option for office environments with a less formal dress code.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Relaxed, blouson fit with a full, soft drape, gathered at the hem to create a flattering shape.
Neckline: Gentle round neckline featuring subtle gathers radiating from the front placket for added volume.
Closure: Partial front placket fastened with five buttons, offering a clean finish.
Sleeves: Long, full sleeves with gathers at the armhole, culminating in elasticated cuffs to create a comfortable blouson effect.
Back: Simple and smooth back panel, ensuring a clean and uncluttered profile.
Hem: Elasticated blouson hem, cinching the fabric to create fullness above the waistline.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires attention to detail for placket construction, precise buttonhole creation, accurate neckline facing application, and neat elastic casing insertion.
Fabric Recommendations
Ideal for light to medium-weight fabrics with good drape, such as:
- Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 5 buttons
- Elastic tape, 1 cm wide
Cutter's Must
If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, the patterns are without seam allowances. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance for the bottom edge of the garment and sleeve hem – 1.5 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can range from 90cm to 150cm) to determine how much material you will need (don't forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces).
- From main fabric:
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Front - 1 piece on fold
- Sleeve - 2 pieces
- Neckline facing - 2 pieces
- Placket - 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Neckline facing - 1 piece
- Placket - 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Along the neckline edge of the front piece, stitch with a loosened top thread and gather.
- Press the placket pieces lengthwise in half, right side out. Overlock buttonholes on the right placket. Stitch plackets to the right side of the front piece. Clip the front piece allowance at the corners, stopping 0.1 cm from the stitching line. Tuck the ends of the plackets inwards, overlapping the right placket over the left, and stitch, securing the bottom edge. Overlock allowances.
- Stitch side and shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Fold the neckline facing pieces right sides together and stitch along the outer contour. Start and end the stitching strictly at the marked seam line for attachment. Clip allowances at curves, turn the facing right side out and press.
- Stitch the outer of the neckline facing to the neckline, press allowances towards the facing. Turn under the raw edge of the inner facing and topstitch into the attachment seam.
- Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and overlock. Set sleeves into armholes, press allowances and overlock.
- Overlock the allowance of the garment's bottom edge and sleeve hem, press to the wrong side and topstitch, forming a casing. Thread elastic tape through the casing, secure.
- Overlock a buttonhole on the right side of the neckline facing. Sew a button on the left side.
