Blouse with a Fantasy Collar
Introducing a women's blouse pattern with a distinctive, sculptural fantasy collar and tailored details, designed for sophisticated elegance.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for occasions where sophisticated style and unique design are desired:
- Formal Occasions: Its refined fabric and unique collar elevate it for elegant gatherings and events.
- Professional Settings: Offers a polished and distinctive look suitable for the workplace or business meetings.
- Fashion-Forward Ensembles: A statement piece that pairs exceptionally well with tailored trousers or skirts for a chic outfit.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the bodice with a straight hem, creating a polished and elegant profile.
Neckline & Collar: Features a unique, stand-up fantasy collar composed of an inner stand and a broad, curving outer overlay that creates a distinctive V-shape at the front.
Closure: A classic full-length front placket secured with seven buttons.
Sleeves: Long sleeves finished with wide cuffs, each featuring a placket and two button closures.
Details: Includes shaping darts on both the front and back for a refined, tailored fit.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves precise collar and stand construction, accurate button placket application, and detailed sleeve and cuff assembly.
Fabric Recommendations
Select fabrics with good drape and a smooth finish to best showcase the collar detail:
- Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
- Satin, silk, crepe de chine, rayon blends
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 7 buttons
Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: blouse fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing; 7 buttons.
CUTTER'S MUST
IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE INCLUDED. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE NOT INCLUDED. SEAM ALLOWANCES: Hem allowance – 2 cm; other seams – 1 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 - 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Collar — 2 pieces
- Collar stand – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 4 pieces
- Placket – 2 pieces
- Sleeve placket – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Collar — 1 piece
- Collar stand – 1 piece
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Placket – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Interface pieces with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch darts on the back, press depths towards the center. Stitch the center back seam. Overlock the allowance and press to the left side.
- Stitch darts on the front. Press depths upwards.
- Stitch shoulder and side seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Press the front placket wrong side in along the fold line. Overlock the longitudinal edges. Attach the placket to the front from the neckline to the upper mark.
- Place the upper collar with the undercollar right sides together, stitch the upper and side edges. The straight section remains unstitched. Overlock the straight section of the collar. Trim seams, clip curves, turn the collar right side out, shape and press. Place collar stand pieces right sides together, insert the finished collar between them, align notches and stitch, simultaneously stitching the ends of the collar stand. Start and end the stitching strictly at the marked line of the collar stand attachment seam. Turn the finished collar right side out and press. Attach the upper collar stand with the collar to the neckline, turn under the open edge of the lower collar stand and topstitch into the upper collar stand attachment seam. Attach the remaining part of the placket to the front, inserting the straight section of the collar into the seam.
- Slit processing: Cut the sleeve along the marked line, clipping the corner at the top of the slit. Cut a slit facing equal to the length of the slit, 2.8 cm wide. Fold the facing in half lengthwise right side out and press. Press the longitudinal sides towards the center. Stitch the sleeve slit (closer to the back) with the facing. Fold the placket in half lengthwise right side in and stitch the corner up to the transverse mark. Trim seam allowances close to the stitching, clip the allowance at the end of the stitching. Turn the placket right side out, press and topstitch along the fold line from the bottom to the transverse mark at 0.1 cm. Place the placket with the sleeve right sides together and stitch the inner side along the marked line. Clip the sleeve at the end of the stitching transversely from the slit to the stitching line. Fold the placket to the right side, turn under the open edge and stitch. Align the placket with the marked line on the sleeve and topstitch the upper corner along the contour and along the transverse mark.
- Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and overlock. Set sleeves into armholes, press allowances and overlock. Form and secure the pleat at the lower edge of the sleeve.
- Place cuff pieces right sides together and stitch the side and bottom edges. Start and end the stitching exactly at the marked line of the cuff attachment seam. Clip allowances, trim corners. Turn the piece right side out, press. Attach the outer side of the cuff to the sleeve, turn under the allowance of the inner side of the cuff and topstitch into the outer cuff attachment seam.
- Turn up the hem of the garment by 1 cm, then another 1 cm, and topstitch.
- On the right front, make buttonholes, on the left - sew on buttons. Make buttonholes and sew on buttons on the cuffs.
