Blouse with Stand Collar & V-Neck
Presenting a sophisticated women's blouse pattern, distinguished by its unique V-neckline seamlessly integrated into a chic stand collar, tailored with bust darts, and completed with elegant cuffed sleeves.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for a range of settings, offering both style and professionalism:
- Professional & Business Casual: A refined choice for office wear or meetings.
- Smart Casual Outings: Elevates everyday attire with its polished design.
- Semi-Formal Gatherings: Suitable for events where a chic, understated elegance is desired.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A semi-fitted body gently shaped by bust darts, providing a comfortable yet tailored fit.
Neckline & Collar: Features a distinctive V-neck opening that merges into a structured stand collar, offering a contemporary and refined look.
Closure: A discreet zipper closure is set into the center back seam for a smooth finish.
Sleeves: Elbow-length set-in sleeves finished with broad, attached cuffs.
Back: A clean center back seam incorporates the zipper, ensuring a streamlined silhouette.
Hem: A straight bottom hem with a double-folded narrow finish for a neat appearance.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires skills in bust dart construction, precise stand collar assembly, and zipper insertion.
Fabric Recommendations
For best results, choose medium-weight woven fabrics that offer both structure and a graceful drape:
- Cotton broadcloth
- Poplin
- Chambray
- Linen blends
- Crepe
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing (for collar & cuffs)
- A zipper
Blouse with V-Neck & Stand Collar
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- Back - 2 pieces
- Front - 1 piece on fold
- Sleeve - 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Collar stand – 4 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Collar stand – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Interface the designated pieces with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch the darts on the front piece; press the dart allowances upwards.
- Stitch the shoulder seams; press the allowances towards the back and serge.
- Serge the lower edges of the inner collar stands. Place the collar stand pieces in pairs, right sides together, and stitch along the upper and front edges (start or end the stitching precisely at the marked attachment line). Clip the allowances, trim corners, turn the collar stands right side out, shape, and press.
- Attach the outer collar stands to the neckline; press the allowances towards the collar stands.
- Serge the center back edges separately. Stitch the center back seam from the zipper mark to the hem; press the allowances open. Insert the zipper, starting from the upper edge of the collar stand, folding back the inner collar stand. Fold the short allowances of the inner collar stand inwards and stitch them to the zipper tape. Topstitch the inner collar stand into the seam of the outer collar stand attachment.
- Stitch the side seams; press the allowances towards the back and serge.
- Stitch the sleeve seam; press the allowances towards the back and serge.
- Set the sleeves into the armholes, matching notches; press the allowances and serge.
- Stitch the cuff into a loop; press the allowances open. Fold the cuff lengthwise in half, right side out, and press. Attach the outer side of the cuff to the bottom of the sleeve; press the allowances towards the sleeve. Fold the allowance of the inner side of the cuff inwards and topstitch it into the seam of the outer cuff attachment.
- Press the hem allowance of the garment 1 cm to the wrong side, then another 1 cm, and topstitch.
