Collared Blouse Diagonal Front Pleat
Introducing a women's blouse pattern featuring a sophisticated shirt collar and a distinctive diagonal front pleat that creates an elegant drape.
When To Wear:
- Business Casual: A polished choice for office environments and professional meetings.
- Everyday Elegance: Perfect for sophisticated daily wear or elevated casual outings.
- Smart Occasions: Suitable for semi-formal gatherings where comfort meets refined style.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A relaxed, slightly flared silhouette offering comfortable movement and a graceful drape.
Neckline & Collar: Features a classic shirt collar with a stand, providing a refined and structured neckline.
Front Detail: A prominent diagonal pleat gracefully sweeps across the front, creating a chic layered effect and unique visual interest.
Sleeves: Short, set-in sleeves offer a clean finish and comfortable coverage.
Back: A clean back design with a central seam and a keyhole opening secured with a button at the back neck.
Closure: A subtle loop and button closure at the back of the neck ensures a neat finish.
Hem: A clean, straight hemline that falls to hip length.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves collar and stand construction, precise diagonal pleat assembly, and setting in sleeves.
Fabric Recommendations
For the best drape and finish, consider blouse fabrics that offer a smooth hand:
- Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 button
Fabric & Materials
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: blouse fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing; 1 button.
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 for blouse and sleeve - 2 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 (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical details). WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- From main fabric:
- Back - 2 pieces
- Front - 1 piece on fold
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Collar – 4 pieces
- Collar stand – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Collar stand - 1 piece
- Collar – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Serge the center back edges. Stitch the seam allowances from the mark to the bottom. Press seam allowances open, pressing the slit flat. Stitch 0.2 cm along the slit.
- Stitch the darts on the front. Press the dart fullness towards the center. Form and secure the pleats on the front.
- Stitch the side and shoulder seams, press seam allowances towards the back and serge.
- Cut a bias strip 3 cm wide and 5 cm long. Fold the strip in half lengthwise and stitch 0.3 cm from the fold. Trim seam allowances and turn the piece right side out. Adjust the loop length.
- Place collars in pairs, right sides together, and stitch along the outer edge and corners, inserting the loop. Place collar stands right sides together and stitch, inserting the collars. Trim seam allowances, turn the collar stand right side out and press. Attach the upper collar stand to the blouse neckline, directing the seam allowance towards the stand. Fold the seam allowance of the inner collar stand inwards and topstitch into the seam of the upper collar stand attachment.
- Stitch the sleeve seam, press seam allowances towards the back and serge. Set sleeves into armholes, matching notches. Press and serge seam allowances.
- Serge the hem allowance of the blouse and sleeve, fold inwards and topstitch.
- Sew on the button.
