Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: double-sided blouse fabric made of natural or blended fibers (silk, viscose, blended fabrics). Also needed: fusible interlining, concealed zipper.
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 – 2.0 cm, allowance for outer edges of flounce – 0 cm, 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! Markings on the patterns are made on the right side!
- From main fabric:
- Back - 2 pieces
- Left front part - 1 piece
- Right front part - 1 piece
- Sleeve – 4 pieces
- Flounce – 1 piece
- Back neckline facing - 1 piece
- Front neckline facing - 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch darts on the back. Press allowances towards the center. Stitch the center back seam. Press allowances to the left side and overlock.
- Stitch the dart on the right front part, press allowance upwards.
- Overlock the side and outer edge of the flounce piece with a thin rolled hem. Stitch the left and right front parts, inserting the flounce between them. Press allowances towards the center, overlock. Lay pleats along the markings on the upper edge of the flounce. Fold the flounce according to the technical drawing and secure it to the neckline edge.
- Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Stitch side seams of neckline facings, press allowances open. Overlock the outer edge. Place the facing on the garment right sides together and stitch the neckline edge. Clip allowances at curves, turn the facing to the wrong side. Topstitch the facing to the allowances 0.1 cm from the seam.
- Place sleeve pieces right sides together and stitch the outer edge. Clip allowances at curves, turn the sleeve to the right side, straighten seams, press. Attach the sleeve to the armhole edge, press allowances towards the armhole, overlock.
- Overlock left side edges separately. Stitch side seams, leaving an opening for the zipper in the left side seam. Press the left seam open, press the right seam towards the back and overlock. Insert the zipper into the left side seam. Secure the side seam allowance to the armhole with 2-3 stitches.
- Press the hem of the garment to the wrong side by 1 cm, then by another 1 cm and topstitch.
