Pleated Tunic Blouse with Lace Accents

Name: Pleated Tunic Blouse with Lace Accents
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4770
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4770

A women's tunic-length blouse in two fabrics: the front, sleeves and back yoke in the main fabric, the lower back and sleeve cuffs in a contrast fabric such as lace. The front has an inverted centre pleat with three decorative buttons and folded darts from the neckline. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: blouse fabrics of natural or blended fibres, with a companion fabric (such as lace) for the lower back and cuffs.

Tech. Description

Pleated Tunic Blouse with Lace Accents

When To Wear

At work and in the evening with slim trousers or a straight skirt.
In spring and autumn, when elbow-length sleeves are enough.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Loose, falling straight from the pleated front.

Length: Below the hip; the back is longer than the front and curves at the sides.

Neckline: Round neckline with an interfaced facing, understitched 0.2 cm from the seam.

Front: Cut on the fold. Folded darts radiate from the neckline on each side of an inverted pleat at the centre; three decorative buttons are sewn onto the pleat below the neck.

Sleeves: Set-in sleeves to below the elbow, with a deep cuff in the contrast fabric.

Back: Yoke in the main fabric; lower back cut on the fold from the contrast fabric.

Finishing: Hem and sleeve hems turned up 2 cm and topstitched. No fastening: the blouse goes on over the head.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Folded darts and one inverted pleat, a back yoke, set-in sleeves with cuffs and a faced neckline. Lace needs careful handling at the seams.

Fabric Recommendations

Blouse fabrics of natural or blended fibres, with a companion fabric (such as lace) for the lower back and cuffs.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (neckline facings)
3 decorative buttons

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, sleeve hem allowance – 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 Yoke – 1 piece
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Back Facing – 1 piece
- Front Facing – 1 piece
From companion fabric (e.g. lace):
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Cuff – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Back Facing – 1 piece
- Front Facing – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Fuse interfacing to the Back Facing and the Front Facing.
Stitch the Back Yoke to the Back, press the seam allowances upwards and overlock.
Fold, press and tack the folded darts on the Front. Fold and tack the inverted pleat on the Front.
Stitch the shoulder and side seams, press the seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
Stitch the shoulder seams of the facings, press the seam allowances open. Overlock the free edge of the facing. Place the facing on the neckline, right sides together, and stitch along the neckline. Clip the seam allowances, turn the facing to the wrong side and press. Understitch the seam allowances onto the facing 0.2 cm from the seam. Tack the facing to the shoulder seams.
Stitch the Cuff to the Sleeve, press the seam allowances upwards and overlock. Stitch the sleeve seam, press the seam allowances towards the back and overlock. Set the sleeves into the armholes, matching the notches; press and overlock the seam allowances.
Overlock the lower edge of the blouse and of the sleeves. Press to the wrong side and topstitch.
Sew the decorative buttons onto the pleat.