V-Neck Back V Flutter Blouse

Name: V-Neck Back V Flutter Blouse
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2702
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2702

A hip-length women's pullover blouse with deep V-necklines at the front and back, each edged with wide double-layer bands lapped at the point, and short flared sleeves cut in one with the body. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: blouse fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

V-Neck Flutter Sleeve Blouse

A hip-length women's pullover blouse with deep V-necklines at the front and back, each edged with wide double-layer bands lapped at the point, and short flared sleeves cut in one with the body.

When To Wear

In summer with trousers, shorts or a skirt.
Tucked into a skirt or worn loose over trousers for the office.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Straight, loose fit, hip length.

Neckline: V-neck at the front and a V at the back. Each is edged with two bands, each band made of two layers (one interfaced) stitched along the neckline edge; the right band is lapped over the left at the point and the bands are stitched to the body with the corner clipped.

Sleeves: Short, flared sleeves cut in one with the front and back; edges finished with 4 cm bias binding turned to the inside and topstitched.

Front: One piece cut on the fold, with no opening.

Back: One piece cut on the fold, with no centre back seam.

Finishing: Shoulder and side seams pressed towards the back and overlocked; hem overlocked, turned up 1.5 cm and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Setting the lapped bands into a V with a clipped corner, and bias binding.

Fabric Recommendations

Blouse fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (two front and two back facing pieces)

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.