Split Three-Quarter Sleeve Blouse

Name: Split Three-Quarter Sleeve Blouse
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2708
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2708

This Minerva blouse pattern, drafted to your own measurements or a standard size, stands out with its unique split three-quarter sleeves, creating an elegant, flowing silhouette. Its relaxed, straight fit and wide crew neckline offer comfort and sophistication for everyday elegance, warm-weather getaways, or smart casual occasions. Choose lightweight blouse fabrics with good drape for the best results.

Tech. Description

Split Sleeve Blouse

Presenting a chic and comfortable women's blouse pattern, distinguished by its unique split three-quarter sleeves that create an elegant, flowing silhouette.

When To Wear

This versatile blouse is perfect for adding a touch of relaxed sophistication to various settings, making it an ideal choice for:

Everyday Elegance: Elevate your casual wardrobe with its unique design and comfortable fit.
Warm Weather Getaways: Its breathable fabric recommendations and open sleeves make it perfect for resort wear or summer days.
Smart Casual Occasions: Pair it with tailored trousers or skirts for a polished yet relaxed professional look.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a relaxed, straight-fit blouse designed for comfort and ease of movement, falling to a hip-length hem.

Neckline: Features a wide, gently curved crew neckline, finished with a neat facing for a clean and smooth appearance.

Sleeves: The standout feature is the three-quarter length sleeves, constructed in two pieces with a dramatic open seam on the underside, creating a graceful, flowing "split" or "bell" effect.

Back: a clean, unadorned back panel mirrors the front neckline for a cohesive design.

Hem: a simple, straight hemline provides a neat finish to the garment.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. This pattern requires skills in sewing bust darts, attaching facings, working with two-piece sleeves, setting in sleeves, and finishing edges with bias binding.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose lightweight blouse fabrics with good drape from natural or blended fibers:

Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Front - 1 piece on fold
- Upper sleeve – 2 pieces
- Lower sleeve — 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
From fusible interfacing:
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Interface the pieces with fusible interfacing.
Stitch bust darts, press allowances upwards.
Stitch shoulder and side seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
Stitch shoulder seams of back and front neckline facings, press allowances open. Serge the outer edge. Place the facing on the right side of the garment and stitch the neckline. Clip allowances, turn facings to the wrong side and press. Stitch the facing to the shoulder seams.
Stitch the upper sleeve seam, press allowances towards the lower, serge. Cut (if not ready-made) a bias binding 4 cm wide and a length equal to the lower sleeve edge length + 4 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise with right side out and press. Place the binding with the lower sleeve edge right sides together and stitch, fold the binding to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold to the main piece.
Stitch the lower sleeve seam, press allowances towards the lower, serge. Set sleeves into armholes, press allowances and serge.
Serge the garment hem, press to the wrong side and topstitch.

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