Keyhole Collar Bishop Sleeve Blouse

Name: Keyhole Collar Bishop Sleeve Blouse
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2817
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2817

A women's hip-length button-front blouse with a large pointed collar on a stand that buttons above a V-shaped opening, pleats at the front shoulders, and long full sleeves gathered into buttoned cuffs. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: blouse fabrics from natural or blended fibres with added elastane; silk.

Tech. Description

Keyhole Collar Bishop Sleeve Blouse

When To Wear

At the office with trousers or a straight skirt, the collar worn over a jacket or knit.
In autumn and winter under a sleeveless dress or pinafore, the collar and cuffs showing.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Semi-fitted with a straight hem at hip level.

Collar: Wide pointed collar sewn between two stand pieces, fastened with one button on the stand; below it the front edges part in a V down to the first front button.

Sleeves: Long set-in sleeves, full at the hem and gathered into cuffs, with a slit at the lower end of the sleeve seam; each cuff fastens with two buttons.

Front: Two fronts with pleats at the shoulder seam folded towards the centre; front edges finished with facings and fastened with buttons.

Back: One piece cut on the fold.

Finishing: Seams overlocked and pressed towards the back; 2 cm hem turned up and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. A collar on a stand, a sleeve slit and cuffs, gathering into the cuff, and buttonholes on the fronts, stand and cuffs.

Fabric Recommendations

Blouse fabrics from natural or blended fibres with added elastane; silk.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (front facings, collar, stand, cuffs)
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
- Center Front Facing – 2 pieces
- Collar – 2 pieces
- Stand Collar – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Center Front Facing – 2 pieces
- Collar – 1 piece
- Stand Collar – 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 Center Front Facing on the Front, right sides together, and stitch the front edges and neckline edge. Clip the allowances, turn the 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 Stand Collar pieces right sides together, insert the finished collar between them, and stitch, stitching the ends of the stand at the same time. Turn the finished collar right side out and press. Stitch the outer stand to the back neckline. Fold under the allowance of the inner stand and topstitch it over the attachment seam. Fold the open allowances of the 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 stand.