V-Neck Flutter Sleeve Blouse
Introducing a charming women's blouse pattern featuring deep V-necklines at front and back framed by wide double-layer bands, and short cut-on flutter sleeves.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for a range of occasions, offering effortless style for:
- Everyday Elegance: a comfortable yet chic choice for daily wear, from office to casual outings.
- Smart Casual Gatherings: Easily dressed up with tailored trousers or skirts for lunches and informal events.
- Warm Weather Style: Its light fabric recommendations and airy sleeves make it ideal for spring and summer.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a relaxed, straight-cut bodice that offers comfortable movement.
Neckline: a deep V-neckline at the front, mirrored by a V at the back, each framed by a wide double-layer band whose ends overlap at the point of the V.
Closure: Pull-on style with no visible fastenings, ensuring a smooth, uninterrupted silhouette.
Sleeves: Short flutter sleeves cut in one with the front and back, with the armholes finished in bias binding.
Hem: a simple, straight hem that falls to hip length, allowing for easy tucking or wearing untucked.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires attention to detail for the V-neck band construction and bias binding application on the armholes.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight, soft fabrics that drape beautifully for the best result:
- Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece (cut on fold)
- Front – 1 piece (cut on fold)
- Front Facing – 4 pieces
- Back Facing – 4 pieces
- Bias strips for the armholes – cut by measurement (see steps)
- From fusible interfacing:
- Front Facing – 2 pieces
- Back Facing – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to two Front Facing and two Back Facing pieces.
- Place the Back Facing pieces right sides together in pairs and stitch along the neckline edge. Turn right side out and press. Lap the right band over the left and baste them together at the point. Place the bands on the Back right sides together and stitch, clipping the Back at the corner. Press seam allowances towards the back, overlock.
- Place the Front Facing pieces right sides together in pairs and stitch along the neckline edge. Turn right side out and press. Lap the right band over the left and baste them together at the point. Place the bands on the Front right sides together and stitch, clipping the Front at the corner. Press seam allowances towards the front, overlock.
- Stitch shoulder seams, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Cut bias strips 4 cm wide and the armhole length + 4 cm long. Fold each in half lengthwise, wrong sides together, and press. Place it along the armhole edge on the right side, raw edges aligned and ends extending, and stitch. Clip the seam allowances, turn the strip to the wrong side and topstitch along its fold. Press.
- Stitch side seams, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
