Puffed Sleeve Pussy Bow Fitted Blouse
Introducing a women's blouse pattern featuring a chic pussy bow neckline, elegant puffed sleeves, and a tailored, paneled bodice for a flattering fit.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for adding a touch of sophisticated charm to:
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Office & Professional Settings: Its refined design and structured silhouette make it ideal for the workplace.
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Smart Casual Gatherings: Pairs beautifully with trousers or skirts for elevated daytime or evening events.
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Special Occasions: The distinctive pussy bow and puffed sleeves add a unique flair suitable for parties or celebrations.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the bodice with defined waist shaping from multiple panels.
Neckline & Collar: Features a high stand collar with a U-neck opening, adorned with a voluminous pussy bow tie.
Closure: Full-length front button closure with five buttons.
Sleeves: Long, puffed sleeves with gathers at the shoulder and fitted cuffs that close with two buttons.
Bodice Details: The front features an upper gathered front section connected to a multi-paneled lower bodice, providing a structured and form-fitting silhouette. The back includes vertical princess seams for shaping.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires accurate seam matching, gathering techniques, and detailed collar and cuff construction.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose light to medium-weight blouse fabrics with good drape:
- Blouse fabric made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 9 buttons
Cutter's Must
If the patterns have a double contour, they include seam allowances. If the contour is single, the patterns do not include seam allowances. Seam allowances: Hem allowance – 1.5 cm, all other seams – 1 cm. Attention! First, 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 (don't forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Upper front - 2 pieces
- Lower center front - 2 pieces
- Lower side front - 2 pieces
- Back - 1 piece
- Back side – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Collar – 1 piece
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Integrated placket – 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Reinforce the integrated plackets, neckline facings, and cuffs with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch the darts on the back. Press the darts towards the center. Stitch the back princess seams. Overlock the allowances and press them towards the center.
- Stitch the lower front pieces. Overlock the seam and press it towards the center front.
- Along the lower edge of the upper front piece, between the notches, make a basting stitch with loose tension and gather. Stitch the upper and lower front pieces. Overlock the seam and press it downwards.
- Overlock the outer edge of the front neckline facing. Attach the facing to the integrated placket, press the allowance towards the placket. Turn the placket and facing to the right side and stitch the neckline up to the mark. Clip the neckline at the mark. Clip the allowance at the curves. Turn the facing to the wrong side and press. Fold under the placket allowance and topstitch.
- Stitch the shoulder and side seams. Overlock the seams and press them towards the back.
- Fold the collar lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch from the outermost mark to the fold. Clip the collar allowance at the outermost mark. Trim the allowances at the corners and turn to the right side. Attach the outer edge into the neckline. Fold the allowance of the inner edge inwards and topstitch into the seam of the outer edge attachment.
- Overlock the side edges of the sleeve. Stitch the sleeve edge up to the mark. Press the allowances open. Along the sleeve cap between the marks and along the lower edge of the sleeve, make a basting stitch with loose tension and gather. Set the sleeves into the armholes. Overlock the seam and press it towards the sleeve. Fold the cuff lengthwise, right sides together, stitch the edges and the section up to the notch. Clip the allowance at the mark. Start and end stitches strictly at the marked line. Trim the allowances and turn to the right side. Attach the outer edge to the sleeve. Fold the inner edge inwards and topstitch into the seam of the outer edge attachment.
- Overlock the hem of the garment, press it to the wrong side and topstitch.
- On the right front, make buttonholes; on the left, sew on buttons. On the cuff, make buttonholes and sew on buttons.
