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Sleeveless Gathered Front Neckline Blouse

Pattern #4260
Tech. Description

Sleeveless Gathered Front Neckline Blouse

Introducing a charming women's sleeveless blouse pattern featuring a flattering square neckline and delicate gathering at the front, creating a relaxed and airy silhouette.

When To Wear

This versatile blouse is perfect for a variety of casual and semi-casual occasions, making it an ideal choice for:

  • Everyday Wear: a comfortable yet stylish option for daily activities and casual outings.
  • Warm Weather & Summer Events: Its sleeveless design and relaxed fit are ideal for staying cool.
  • Layering: Easily pairs under cardigans, jackets, or blazers for transitional weather or a more polished look.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a relaxed, flowing fit that gently flares from below the bust line.

Neckline: a classic square neckline, designed for a flattering frame.

Front Detailing: The front bodice features soft, controlled gathers just below the neckline, created with elastic for a comfortable fit and delicate drape.

Sleeves: Sleeveless design, finished with clean and neat armhole facings.

Back: a clean, simple back panel with a subtle center back seam, providing a smooth finish.

Hem: a straight, hip-length hem for easy styling.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. This pattern involves standard sewing techniques such as facings for the neckline and armholes, constructing a casing for elastic, and assembling multiple garment pieces.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose lightweight blouse fabrics with good drape, made from natural or blended fibers, such as:

  • Cotton blends
  • Viscose
  • Rayon
  • Linen blends

Additional Supplies

  • Elastic tape 0.7 cm wide

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, 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 (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces).

  • From main fabric:
    • Front – 1 piece on fold
    • Back – 2 pieces
    • Front facing — 1 piece
    • Back facing — 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

  1. Stitch the center back seam. Overlock the allowance and press it to the left side. Stitch the side and shoulder seams of the blouse. Overlock the allowances and press them towards the back.
  2. Stitch the side and shoulder seams of the facings. Overlock the allowances and press them towards the back. Overlock the outer edge of the facings.
  3. Face the neckline with the facing. Clip the allowances at the curves and turn the facing to the wrong side. Face the armhole in two steps: first face the front armhole, then the back armhole. Clip the allowances, press the armhole.
  4. Stitch along the bottom of the front neckline 1 cm from the seam, creating a casing. Thread the elastic through the casing and secure the ends.
  5. Stitch the elastic tape on the wrong side along the marked line.
  6. Overlock the bottom edge of the garment, press it to the wrong side and stitch.

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