Collared Blouse with Puff Sleeves and Shaped Hem
Introducing a chic women's blouse pattern, distinguished by its fitted silhouette, puff sleeves, and a captivating shaped hem, enhanced by delicate front gathering and shaping seams.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for a variety of occasions where you want to combine elegance with comfort:
- Casual Chic Outings: Ideal for stylish daytime events, brunches, or relaxed gatherings.
- Workplace Professionalism: Pairs beautifully with tailored trousers or skirts for an office-appropriate, polished look.
- Vintage-Inspired Ensembles: Creates a classic, feminine aesthetic, perfect for retro-themed styling.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A close-fitting, tailored silhouette that accentuates the waist, flowing into a distinctive shaped hem.
Collar: Features a classic pointed collar with a stand, elegantly framing a V-neckline.
Closure: A single-breasted front placket is secured with five buttons.
Sleeves: Short, set-in puff sleeves, gently gathered at the shoulder to create a subtle volume.
Bodice: Designed with princess seams on both the front and back for precise shaping, complemented by delicate gathering across the upper front bodice.
Hem: A unique shaped hem, forming distinct points at the front and sides, adding a sophisticated and dynamic detail.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves precise seam work for a tailored fit, careful collar and placket construction, and the accurate attachment of a shaped facing.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight to medium-weight blouse fabrics with good drape and body:
- Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 5 buttons
Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: blouse fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing, 5 buttons. IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, THE PATTERNS INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES; IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, THE PATTERNS DO NOT INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance for the bottom of the garment – 2 cm. Hem allowance for the sleeve bottom – 1.5 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST OF ALL, 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.
CUTTER'S MUST
WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- From main fabric:
- Upper back part – 2 pieces
- Central back part – 2 pieces
- Side back part – 2 pieces
- Upper front part – 2 pieces
- Central front part – 2 pieces
- Side front part – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Collar – 2 pieces
- Collar stand – 2 pieces
- Placket – 4 pieces
- Bottom facing – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Collar – 1 piece
- Collar stand – 1 piece
- Placket - 4 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Interface the pieces with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch the back princess seams, press allowances towards the center and overcast. Stitch the darts on the upper back part. Press depths towards the center. Attach the upper back part to the back, press allowances upwards and overcast. Stitch the center back seams. Overcast allowances and press to the left side.
- Stitch the front princess seams, press allowances towards the center and overcast. Along the lower edge of the upper front part, stitch with a loosened upper thread and gather. Stitch the upper and lower front parts, press allowances upwards and overcast.
- Stitch the side and shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and overcast.
- Overcast the upper edge of the bottom facing. Place the bottom facing on the lower front part right side down and stitch the lower shaped edge. Clip allowances, turn the facing to the wrong side and press.
- Fold the placket pieces right sides together and stitch the outer edge and the lower shaped corner, clip allowances, turn to the right side, straighten, and press. Attach the outer placket to the right side of the front. Fold the allowance of the inner placket inwards and topstitch into the seam of attaching the outer placket.
- Fold the collar pieces right sides together, stitch the ends and the outer edge. Clip allowances at the corners. Turn the collar out, straighten and press. Fold the collar stand pieces right sides together, insert the finished collar between them and stitch, simultaneously stitching the ends of the stand. Start and end the stitch strictly at the marked collar insertion line. Clip allowances at the curves. Turn the finished collar stand out and press.
- Stitch the upper collar stand into the neckline, fold the open edge of the lower collar stand inwards and topstitch into the seam of attaching the upper collar stand.
- Along the sleeve cap, stitch with a loosened upper thread and gather. Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and overcast. Set the sleeves into the armholes, press allowances and overcast.
- Overcast the sleeve hem allowance, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Press the back hem allowance to the wrong side by 1 cm, then by another 1 cm and topstitch.
- Overcast buttonholes on the right front. Sew buttons on the left front.
