Dolman Sleeve Blouse Stand Collar Front Pleat

Name: Dolman Sleeve Blouse Stand Collar Front Pleat
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2707
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2707

This Minerva blouse pattern, drafted to your own measurements or a standard size, features graceful dolman sleeves, an elegant stand collar, and a distinctive central front box pleat. Designed for refined daily wear or smart casual events, it offers a polished look for the office or relaxed yet put-together ensembles. Choose lightweight blouse fabrics with beautiful drape for the best results.

Tech. Description

Dolman Sleeve Blouse Stand Collar Front Pleat

Introducing a chic women's blouse pattern featuring graceful dolman sleeves, an elegant stand collar, and a distinctive central front box pleat.

When To Wear

This versatile blouse is designed for both refined daily wear and smart casual events, making it an excellent choice for:

Everyday Elegance: Perfect for creating a polished look suitable for office wear or daily engagements.
Casual Sophistication: Pairs beautifully with trousers or skirts for a relaxed yet put-together ensemble.
Semi-Formal Gatherings: An understated yet stylish option for brunches, dinners, or other social occasions.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a relaxed, straight-fit blouse that drapes gently, offering comfort without sacrificing style.

Neckline & Collar: Features a sophisticated stand collar that elevates the neckline, fastening at the back.

Closure: a practical button-loop closure at the back of the stand collar provides a neat finish, secured with two buttons.

Sleeves: Integrated dolman sleeves provide a fluid, comfortable fit with a relaxed short length.

Front: a prominent central box pleat on the front panel adds a touch of architectural interest and subtle volume.

Back: Includes a central back seam with a small slit opening at the neck, complementing the collar closure.

Hem: a straight bottom hem provides a clean finish, designed to be worn untucked or neatly tucked in.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires skills in constructing a stand collar, creating button loops, making a box pleat, and precise seam finishes.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose lightweight blouse fabrics that offer a beautiful drape and feel:

Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing
2 buttons

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: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance for the bottom edge of the garment – 2 cm, sleeve – 1.5 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). When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

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

Sewing Instructions

Interface the pieces with fusible interfacing.
Serge the center back edges separately. Stitch the center back seam from the slit mark to the bottom. Press seam allowances open. Along the slit, stitch a reinforcing line at 0.2 cm.
Stitch the darts on the front. Press the dart folds upwards.
Fold the front in half lengthwise, right side out, and stitch a line to secure the pleat along the line indicated by arrows. Spread the depths of the box pleat to two sides and press.
Stitch shoulder seams, press seam allowances towards the back, serge.
Cut a bias strip 2.5 cm wide and 10 cm long for the loop. Fold the strip in half lengthwise, right side in, and stitch at 0.3 cm from the fold. Trim seam allowances close to the stitching, turn the strip right side out and straighten the rouleau. Cut into two parts, adjust the length of the loops.
Place collar stand pieces right sides together, stitch the top and short sides, inserting the loops. Trim seam allowances at corners, turn the collar stand right side out, straighten and press. Stitch the outer collar stand to the neckline, turn under the raw edge of the inner collar stand and topstitch into the seam.
Stitch side seams, press seam allowances towards the back, serge.
Serge the bottom edge of the garment and sleeves, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
Sew buttons onto the collar stand.

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Dolman Sleeve Blouse Stand Collar Front Pleat

When To Wear

Key Design Features

Level Of Difficulty

Fabric Recommendations

Additional Supplies

Cutter's Must

Sewing Instructions

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