Keyhole Collar Bishop Sleeve Blouse
Introducing an elegant women's blouse pattern featuring a distinctive keyhole collar, delicate shoulder pleats, and voluminous bishop sleeves gathered into sleek cuffs.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to a variety of settings, including:
- Office & Professional: a chic option for smart workwear or business casual environments.
- Evening & Dinner Dates: Its elegant drape and refined design make it ideal for social gatherings.
- Stylish Everyday: Elevates casual trousers or skirts for a polished daytime look.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a semi-fitted blouse designed for graceful drape and comfortable wear.
Neckline & Collar: Features a distinctive keyhole opening at the front, framed by a wide, pointed collar with a structured stand.
Closure: a clean, single-breasted front placket with button fastenings.
Shoulder Details: Subtle pleats gathered at the shoulder line of the front bodice create gentle volume and enhance drape.
Sleeves: Voluminous bishop sleeves, gathered at the wrist into tailored cuffs with button closure.
Back: a smooth, unadorned back panel ensures a clean and streamlined silhouette.
Hem: a straight, hip-length hem designed for easy tucking or wearing untucked.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves detailed collar and stand construction, precise gathering for bishop sleeves, and placket & cuff attachment.
Fabric Recommendations
For the best drape and finish, consider blouse-weight fabrics with fluid qualities:
- Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers, possibly with elastane for comfort
- Silk
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 9 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: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance – 2 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) to determine how much material you will need (don't forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Front – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Collar – 2 pieces
- Collar stand – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Collar – 1 piece
- Collar stand – 1 piece
- Cuff – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Form and secure the pleats on the shoulder edge of the front. The pleat depths are directed towards the center.
- Place the front facing on the front, right sides together, and stitch the front edges and neckline edge. Clip the allowances, turn the front facings to the wrong side, straighten, and press.
- Stitch the shoulder seams. The back shoulder seam allowance extends by 1 cm. Press the allowances towards the back and serge.
- Stitch the side seams. Serge the allowances and press towards the back.
- Place the collar pieces right sides together, stitch the ends and the outer edge. Trim the allowances at the corners. Turn the collar right side out, straighten, and press. Place the collar stand pieces right sides together, insert the finished collar between them, and stitch, simultaneously stitching the ends of the collar stand. Turn the finished collar stand right side out and press. Attach the outer collar stand to the back neckline. Fold the allowance of the inner collar stand inwards and topstitch along the attachment seam. Fold the open allowances of the collar stand inwards and stitch them together.
- Serge the sleeve edges separately. Stitch the sleeve seam from the top to the slit mark. Press the allowance open. Stitch a reinforcing line along the slit 0.3 cm from the edge. Set the sleeves into the armholes. Serge the allowance and press. Along the bottom of the sleeve, stitch with a loosened upper thread and gather.
- Fold the cuff in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch the short sides. Turn the cuff right side out, straighten, and press. Attach the outer side of the cuff to the sleeve, fold the allowance of the inner side of the cuff inwards and topstitch along the attachment seam of the outer side of the cuff.
- Serge the bottom edge of the garment. Press the allowance to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Make buttonholes and sew on buttons on the fronts and cuffs. Make a buttonhole and sew on a button on the collar stand.
