Shaped Blouse with Front Placket
This sleek sleeveless blouse features a sophisticated deep V-neckline and distinctive vertical front panels for a polished, tailored aesthetic.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for:
- Office & Business Casual: A professional and comfortable choice for the workplace.
- Smart Everyday Wear: Elevates daily outfits with its refined design.
- Layering Essential: Perfect for wearing under blazers, cardigans, or jackets.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A gently shaped, sleeveless silhouette that skims the body.
Neckline: A sharp, deep V-neckline forms the central focal point.
Front: Features prominent vertical panels that create the illusion of a tailored placket, extending from the V-neck to the hem.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design with clean-finished armholes.
Back: A simple, clean back with a rounded neckline and a neat center back seam.
Hem: Straight hemline, suitable for tucking in or wearing untucked.
Length: Standard blouse length, falling to the hip.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves accurate seam matching, dart construction, placket assembly, and bias binding for armhole finishing.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight fabrics with good drape for a comfortable and elegant finish:
- Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
- Shirting fabrics
Additional Supplies
Fabric & Materials
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: blouse fabrics made of natural or blended fibers, shirting fabrics. ALSO NEEDED: fusible interfacing.
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: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance – 2 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST, 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).
- From main fabric:
- Back – 2 pieces
- Front - 2 pieces
- Placket – 4 pieces
- FROM FUSIBLE INTERFACING:
Sewing Instructions
WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- Interface the plackets with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch the darts on the front. Press the dart allowances upwards. Stitch the center back seam. Overlock the allowance and press it to the left side.
- Stitch the shoulder and side seams of the blouse, press the allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Fold the plackets in pairs right sides together and stitch the center back seam. Press the allowance open. Fold the plackets in pairs right sides together and stitch along the outer edge. Turn the pieces right side out and press. Place the placket on the wrong side of the front and stitch along the front edge and neckline. Turn the placket to the right side, overlock the seam and press the placket. Fold the front pieces wrong sides together and stitch into the placket attachment seam from the bottom to the mark.
- Cut (if not ready-made) a bias binding 4 cm wide, with a length equal to the armhole length + 4 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the binding with the armhole edge right sides together and stitch, then fold the binding to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold onto the main piece.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch. Attach the free-hanging placket to the front in two or three places with blind stitches.
