Belted V-Neck Blouse with Gathered Sleeves

Belted V-Neck Blouse with Gathered Sleeves

A women's loose-fitting pull-on blouse with a V-neck, a back yoke and short sleeves gathered at the cap. It is meant to be worn with a belt at the waist, which makes the hem flare out below it.

When To Wear

• In summer with a narrow belt over trousers, shorts or a pencil skirt.
• At the office under a jacket, belted at the waist.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Loose and straight; the width is drawn in by a belt at the waist, so the part below the belt flares.

Length: To the high hip.

Neckline: V-neck at the front, round neck at the back, both finished with interfaced facings joined at the shoulders.

Sleeves: Short set-in sleeves, gathered between notches at the cap so they stand out from the shoulder; hems turned up and topstitched.

Front: One piece cut on the fold, with no seams or opening.

Back: Back yoke across the shoulders; the back below it is cut on the fold.

Waist: No waist seam; a separate belt is worn over the blouse.

Finishing: Seams overlocked, body hem turned up and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Few pieces and straight seams; the steps that need care are the neckline facings at the V point and gathering the sleeve caps evenly.

Fabric Recommendations

Blouse fabrics from natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

• Fusible interfacing (front and back neck facings)
• Belt (not part of the pattern)