V-Neck Button-Front Cuffed Blouse

Name: V-Neck Button-Front Cuffed Blouse
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2563
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2563

This Minerva sewing pattern presents a versatile V-neck blouse with a relaxed fit, short cuffed sleeves, a front button placket, and a back yoke with a box pleat. Its comfortable yet polished look makes it suitable for casual everyday wear, smart-casual outings, or travel and resort wear. Drafted to your own measurements, with an option for a standard size, this intermediate pattern requires light to medium-weight shirting and blouse fabrics with good drape.

Tech. Description

Short-Sleeve V-Neck Blouse

Introducing a versatile women's sewing pattern for a relaxed-fit blouse featuring a distinctive V-neck, short cuffed sleeves, a front button placket, and a back yoke with a box pleat.

When To Wear

This blouse is designed for versatile wear, making it an ideal choice for:

Casual Everyday Wear: Perfect for comfortable yet stylish daily outfits.
Smart-Casual Outings: Easily dressed up for brunches, gatherings, or light office wear.
Travel & Resort Wear: Ideal for warm-weather destinations, offering both comfort and elegance.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Relaxed, straight-fitting bodice with a gentle flare and a subtly curved hem.

Neckline: V-neckline transitioning into a neat band collar, creating a clean, open look.

Closure: Full front placket secured with 5 button closures.

Sleeves: Short, set-in sleeves finished with a rolled-up cuff detail for a relaxed yet polished look.

Pockets: a single patch pocket positioned on the left front bodice.

Back: Features a clean back yoke construction with a central box pleat for added comfort and stylish detail.

Hem: Gently curved hemline, designed to be worn untucked or partially tucked.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires careful execution of the V-neckline, button placket, and sleeve cuff application, as well as accurate yoke and pleat construction.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose light to medium-weight shirting and blouse fabrics with good drape and softness:

Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing
5 buttons

Cutter's Must

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Front – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Back Yoke – 2 pieces
- Front Facing - 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Front Facing – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

Reinforce pieces with fusible interfacing.
On the back, form and secure the box pleat.
Overlock the top edge of the pocket, fold the allowance, and topstitch. Fold the pocket allowances inwards and press. Place the pocket on the left front and topstitch.
Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back, and overlock.
Overlock the outer edge of the front facing. Place the front facing on the front and the yoke neckline, and stitch. Clip allowances, turn the front facing to the wrong side, and press. Overlap the left back neckline on the right and secure at the center.
Attach the back yoke to the back, press allowances downwards, and overlock.
Stitch side seams, press allowances towards the back, and overlock.
Stitch the cuff into a loop, press allowances open. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Attach the outer side of the cuff to the armhole, fold the allowance of the inner side of the cuff inwards, and topstitch into the seam of the outer cuff attachment.
Overlock the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
On the right front, overlock buttonholes. Sew buttons onto the left front.

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