Princess Seam Blouse with Front Slits
Introducing a chic sleeveless blouse pattern, distinguished by elegant princess seams and subtle front slits for a modern touch.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for a range of settings, offering both comfort and sophisticated style:
- Professional Settings: A refined option for office wear or business casual ensembles.
- Everyday Elegance: Ideal for casual outings, brunches, or relaxed social gatherings.
- Warm Weather Style: Its sleeveless design makes it perfect for warmer seasons, easily paired with various bottoms.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Slightly relaxed fit through the body, gently shaped by princess seams.
Neckline: Classic round neckline, neatly finished with bias binding.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design, with armholes precisely finished with bias binding.
Front: Features vertical princess seams that extend from the armhole to the hem, framing a central panel. Two small slits are incorporated into the front hemline, adding a contemporary detail.
Back: Defined by vertical princess seams extending from the armhole to the hem, creating a clean and tailored finish.
Hem: Straight hemline, designed to hit at the hip, featuring subtle front slits for ease of movement and modern styling.
Closure: Pullover style with no visible closure.
Length: Hip length.
Level Of Difficulty
Beginner. Skills involved include sewing princess seams, applying bias binding, and precise hemming.
Fabric Recommendations
For optimal drape and comfort, select lightweight blouse fabrics that offer a soft hand and fluid movement:
- Lightweight blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
No additional notions are required beyond what can be cut from the main fabric.
Fabric & Materials
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: thin blouse fabrics made of natural or blended fibers.
CUTTER'S MUST
IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, THEY INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, THE PATTERNS DO NOT INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. SEAM ALLOWANCES: hem allowance – 2 cm. Allowances along front slits – 2 cm. Other allowances - 1.0 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.
- From main fabric:
- Center back – 1 piece on fold
- Side back – 2 pieces
- Center front – 1 piece on fold
- Side front – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- Stitch the back princess seams, press allowances towards the center and overcast. Topstitch along the seam at 0.1 cm.
- Stitch the front princess seams from the top to the slit mark. Clip allowances at the mark, press the upper part towards the center, overcast. At the slit level, press the seam open, overcast allowances. Topstitch along the seam at 0.1 cm. Topstitch the slit allowances onto the front at 0.1 cm from the edge.
- Stitch the right shoulder seam, press allowances towards the back and overcast.
- Cut a bias binding 4 cm wide and a length equal to the neckline length + 4 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the binding along the neckline edge, right side facing, extending tails, and stitch. Fold the binding to the wrong side, clip the seams, and topstitch along the fold onto the main piece. Press the seam.
- Stitch the left shoulder seam, press allowances towards the back and overcast.
- Cut (if not ready-made) a bias binding 4 cm wide and a length equal to the armhole length + 4 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the binding along the armhole edge, right side facing, and stitch, fold the binding to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold onto the main piece.
- Stitch the side seams, press allowances towards the back and overcast.
- Overcast the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
