Shaped Blouse Notched Collar Short Sleeves
Introducing a chic women's blouse pattern featuring a flattering shaped silhouette, an elegant notched collar, and stylish short sleeves.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for a range of occasions, offering effortless style for:
- Everyday Chic: Comfortable yet polished for daily wear, whether at home or out and about.
- Business Casual: Easily dressed up with tailored trousers or a skirt for the office or meetings.
- Smart Casual Gatherings: Ideal for social events, luncheons, or weekend outings with a refined touch.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the bodice with princess seams on both the front and back for a flattering, contoured shape.
Neckline / Collar: A classic notched collar creating an elegant open V-neckline.
Closure: Front button placket with six buttons for a secure and stylish fastening.
Sleeves: Short sleeves with a clean, finished edge, perfect for warmer weather or layering.
Back: Tailored with vertical seams that follow the body's curves for a sleek, contoured fit.
Hem: Straight hem, designed to be worn neatly tucked in or untucked for a relaxed look.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves precise seam construction, collar setting, and buttonhole creation.
Fabric Recommendations
Achieve the best drape and finish with blouse-weight fabrics:
- Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 6 buttons
Fabric & Materials
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: blouse fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing; 6 buttons.
CUTTER'S MUST
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 blouse 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 90cm to 150cm) TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH MATERIAL YOU WILL NEED (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical details). WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- From main fabric:
- Center back part — 2 pieces
- Side back part — 2 pieces
- Side front part - 2 pieces
- Center front part - 2 pieces
- Cuff — 2 pieces
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Front facing — 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing - 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the front facing and back neckline facing.
- Stitch the princess seams on the back, press allowances towards the center. Stitch the center back seam, press allowance to the left side and serge.
- Stitch the princess seams on the front, press allowances towards the center and serge.
- Stitch shoulder and side seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the upper collar. Press allowances open. Stitch the collar seam. Press allowance open. Clip the allowance at the shoulder seam and attach the collar to the back neckline.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the front facing and back neckline facing. Press allowances open. Stitch the collar seam on the front facing. Press allowance open. Clip the allowance at the shoulder seam and attach the collar to the facing neckline. Serge the outer edges of the front facing and back neckline facing.
- Place the front facing and back neckline facing onto the blouse, right sides together, and stitch along the front edges and around the collar. Turn the front facing to the wrong side and press. Secure the collars together at the attachment seam. Attach the front facing and back neckline facing to the shoulder seams.
- Stitch the cuff into a loop. Press allowance open. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise and press. Attach the cuff to the armhole. Serge the allowance.
- Serge the hem allowance of the blouse bottom, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Serge buttonholes on the right front. Sew buttons to the left front corresponding to the buttonholes.
