Stand Collar V-neck Cold Shoulder Blouse

Name: Stand Collar V-neck Cold Shoulder Blouse
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2704
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2704

A women's loose pull-on blouse with a stand collar and a V-neck placket. The elbow-length sleeves are cut in one with the body and open along the top from the shoulder, with the front and back edges tacked together at marked points. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Stand Collar V-neck Cold Shoulder Blouse

When To Wear

In summer with trousers, shorts or a straight skirt.
On holiday and for warm-weather outings.
Tucked into a high-waisted skirt for the office in hot weather.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Loose and straight, with no darts or shaping seams; front and back are each cut in one piece on the fold.

Length: Hip length.

Collar: Interfaced stand collar.

Front: V-neck opening framed by two folded, interfaced placket strips, the right placket lapped over the left and stitched down at the base. No buttons; the blouse pulls on over the head.

Sleeves: Cut-on, elbow length. The upper edge is left open and finished with bias binding, then the front and back of the sleeve are joined with a few hand stitches at the wavy marks, so the shoulder shows through the gaps.

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

Finishing: Side and underarm seams sewn in one; hem turned up 1.5 cm and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Only two main body pieces; the placket corners, the stand collar and the bias-bound sleeve edges need some precision.

Fabric Recommendations

Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (plackets, collar stand)
Bias binding 4 cm wide (or cut from the main fabric)

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Collar stand – 2 pieces
- Placket – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Placket – 2 pieces
- Collar stand – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

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

Fuse interfacing to the respective pieces.
Press placket pieces lengthwise in half, right sides out. Stitch plackets to the right side of the front, stopping 1 cm from the bottom. Clip the front allowance at the corners, stopping 1 mm from the stitching line. Tuck the ends of the plackets inwards, overlapping the right placket over the left, and stitch, securing the bottom edge. Overlock the allowances.
Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back, overlock.
Fold collar stand pieces right sides together and stitch the outer edge. Clip allowances, turn collar stand right side out, straighten, press. Stitch the outer side of the collar stand to the neckline, press allowances towards the collar stand. Fold under the allowance of the inner side of the collar stand and topstitch into the seam of the outer side.
Cut (if not ready-made) a bias binding 4 cm wide and a length equal to the length of the upper sleeve edge + 4cm. Fold the bias binding lengthwise in half, right side out, and press. Place the binding with the upper sleeve edge right sides together and stitch. Clip allowances. Fold the binding to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold to the main piece. Press the seam.
Stitch the side seam simultaneously with the lower sleeve seam, press allowances and overlock.
Overlock the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
Secure the back and front parts of the sleeve together with a few stitches at the level of the wavy marks.