V-Neck Dolman Blouse with Tie Belt

Name: V-Neck Dolman Blouse with Tie Belt
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4680
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4680

A loose women's blouse with a V-neckline and dolman sleeves cut in one with the body, pleated at the hem and finished with folded cuffs. A separate self-fabric tie belt draws it in at the waist. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: soft blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

V-Neck Dolman Blouse with Tie Belt

A loose women's blouse with a V-neckline and dolman sleeves cut in one with the body, pleated at the hem and finished with folded cuffs. A separate self-fabric tie belt draws it in at the waist.

When To Wear

In summer with trousers, shorts or a straight skirt.
Belted over slim trousers for everyday wear.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Loose body that blouses over the belt and falls free below it.

Length: Below the hip.

Neckline: V-neckline finished with interfaced front and back facings tacked to the shoulder seams.

Sleeves: Short dolman sleeves, cut in one with the front and back; the underarm seam is stitched in one pass with the side seam. Pleats are laid at the sleeve hem, which is finished with a cuff folded in half.

Front: One piece cut on the fold, no opening.

Back: One piece cut on the fold, no centre back seam.

Waist: Self-fabric tie belt, sewn as a folded strip and turned through.

Finishing: Hem turned 1 cm and then 2 cm, topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Only shoulder and side seams, a neckline facing with a V point, cuffs and a tie belt.

Fabric Recommendations

Soft blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (front and back neckline facings)

Cutter's Must

Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance – 3 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 pieces).

From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Back Neckline Facing – 1 piece
- Front Neckline Facing – 1 piece
- Waistband (tie belt) – 1 piece
From fusible interfacing:
- Back Neckline Facing – 1 piece
- Front Neckline Facing – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

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

Apply fusible interfacing to the Back Neckline Facing and Front Neckline Facing.
Stitch the shoulder seams, press the allowances towards the Back and overlock.
Lay the pleats on the sleeve hem according to the markings and baste them in place.
Stitch the side seams together with the underarm sleeve seams in one pass, press the allowances towards the Back and overlock.
Stitch each Cuff into a ring, press the allowances open. Fold the Cuff in half lengthwise, wrong sides together, and press. Stitch the outer layer of the Cuff to the sleeve edge. Turn under the raw edge of the inner layer and topstitch it in the ditch of the attachment seam.
Stitch the shoulder seams of the Back Neckline Facing and Front Neckline Facing, press the allowances open. Overlock the outer edge. Place the facing on the garment right sides together and stitch around the back and front neckline. Clip the allowances at the curves and snip into the V point. Turn the facing to the inside, straighten and press. Tack the facing to the shoulder seams.
Press the bottom edge of the garment to the wrong side by 1 cm, then by another 2 cm and topstitch.
Fold the Waistband (tie belt) in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch, leaving an opening on the long side for turning. Turn it right side out, straighten, press and slipstitch the opening closed.