Relaxed Fit Front Pleat Blouse

Name: Relaxed Fit Front Pleat Blouse
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4767
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4767

A women's hip-length blouse with sleeves cut in one with the body, an inverted pleat at the centre front stitched down from the neckline, and a gathered band at the sleeve ends. Front and back are each cut in one piece on the fold. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: blouse fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Relaxed Fit Front Pleat Blouse

When To Wear

In warm weather with trousers, jeans or a straight skirt.
At work with tailored trousers or a pencil skirt.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Relaxed fit, widening slightly from the bust to the hem; darts on the front.

Length: Hip length.

Neckline: Round neckline finished with interfaced front and back facings.

Front: Inverted pleat at the centre front, stitched from the neckline down to a mark and released below.

Sleeves: Short sleeves cut in one with the front and back, sewn in one seam with the side seam; each ends in a band gathered onto the sleeve.

Back: One piece cut on the fold, with no seams or darts.

Finishing: Hem and band edges turned up 2 cm and topstitched. Pull-on, no fastening.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Few pieces, one stitched pleat, a gathered band and a faced neckline.

Fabric Recommendations

Blouse fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (neckline facings)

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 the garment bottom and sleeve hem – 2 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. When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

From main fabric:
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
From fusible interfacing:
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Fuse interfacing to the facing pieces.
Stitch darts on the front, press allowances towards the center. Fold and stitch the inverted pleat from the neckline edge to the mark.
Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
Along the upper edge of the cuff, stitch with a loosened thread and gather. Attach the cuff to the sleeve, press allowances towards the sleeve and overlock.
Stitch side seams simultaneously with the sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
Stitch shoulder seams of facings, press allowances open. Overlock the outer edge. Place facings right sides together with the garment and stitch the neckline edge. Clip allowances at curves, turn facings to the wrong side and press. Secure facings to shoulder seams.
Overlock the bottom edge of the garment and sleeve, press to the wrong side and topstitch.