Collared Asymmetric Button-Front Blouse
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a chic blouse featuring a classic collar, an innovative asymmetric button-front closure, and a fluid, shaped hemline.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for adding a modern touch to various outfits, making it ideal for:
- Everyday Chic: Pairs effortlessly with trousers or skirts for a polished daily look.
- Professional Settings: A contemporary alternative to classic shirts, suitable for office or business casual attire.
- Evening Casual: Can be dressed up for smart-casual dinners or social gatherings.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Loosely fitted through the body, offering a comfortable yet elegant drape, with a tunic-length feel.
Neckline & Collar: Features a classic pointed shirt collar with a stand, framing a V-neck opening created by the unique crossover front.
Closure: Distinctive asymmetric button-front closure, featuring five buttons positioned diagonally across the front panel.
Sleeves: Long, set-in sleeves designed for a neat fit, ending in simple cuffs.
Hem: A unique asymmetric hemline at the front, creating a pointed angle, while the back features a subtly rounded, shirttail shape.
Back: Clean, unembellished back flowing into a rounded shirttail hem.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in collar construction, precise buttonhole creation, and managing asymmetric pattern pieces.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose blouse-weight fabrics with good drape for the best results:
- Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 5 buttons
Fabric & Materials
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: blouse fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. YOU ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing; 5 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 for the bottom of the garment and sleeve hem – 1.5 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).
- From main fabric:
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Right front - 1 piece
- Left front - 1 piece
- Right placket — 1 piece
- Left placket — 1 piece
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Collar – 2 pieces
- Collar stand – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Right placket — 1 piece
- Left placket — 1 piece
- Collar stand – 1 piece
- Collar – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- Interface pieces with fusible interfacing.
- Overlock the inner edge of the left placket. Place the left placket on the left front, right sides together, and stitch the neckline edge. Clip allowances, turn the placket to the wrong side, and press. Topstitch onto the main piece along the marked line.
- Place the right placket on the right front, right sides together, and stitch the neckline edge. Clip allowances, turn the placket to the wrong side, and press. Stitch the left front to the right placket, overlock allowances, catching the free edge of the placket. Smooth out the pieces, topstitch the right placket onto the front along the marked line, securing the left front.
- Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Place the upper collar on the lower collar, right sides together. Stitch the ends and outer edge of the collar. Trim seams. Turn the collar right side out, shape, and press. Place collar stand pieces right sides together, insert the prepared collar between them, align edges, and stitch, simultaneously stitching the ends of the collar stand. Start and end stitching strictly at the marked line of the collar stand attachment seam. Turn the prepared collar stand right side out and press. Stitch the upper collar stand with the collar into the neckline, turn under the open edge of the lower collar stand, and topstitch into the seam of the upper collar stand attachment.
- Set sleeves into open armholes, press allowances and overlock. Stitch side seams, simultaneously with sleeve seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Overlock the bottom of the garment and sleeves, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
- On the right placket, make buttonholes; on the left front, sew on buttons.
