Cold Shoulder Ruffle Blouse
Introducing a charming women's blouse pattern featuring a unique cold shoulder design accentuated by a graceful ruffle overlay.
When To Wear
This blouse is perfect for warm weather and relaxed occasions, making it an ideal choice for:
- Casual Daytime Outings: Ideal for weekend wear, shopping trips, or casual lunches.
- Summer & Spring Events: Suitable for garden parties, picnics, or outdoor gatherings.
- Vacation & Resort Wear: A light and stylish option for travel and warm-weather destinations.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Relaxed, straight silhouette with a comfortable, flowing fit.
Neckline: Classic round neckline finished with a neat facing.
Closure: Small keyhole opening at the back neckline with a single button and loop closure.
Sleeves: Short cap sleeves with a distinctive cold shoulder cut-out, adorned with a graceful, wide ruffle extending over the shoulders.
Back: Features a simple, clean back with a keyhole opening at the neck.
Hem: Straight hemline for a versatile finish.
Length: Hip length, offering comfortable coverage.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in dart construction, working with facings, and attaching ruffles.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight fabrics with a good drape to enhance the ruffle and overall flow:
- Thin blouse fabrics
- Natural fibers
- Blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 button
Fabric & Materials
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: thin blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers. ALSO NEEDED: 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: all seams 1 cm. Seam allowance for the lower edge of the ruffles – 0 cm. Hem allowance for the bottom of the garment – 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 pieces).
- From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Front - 1 piece on fold
- Large front ruffle part – 1 piece
- Small front ruffle part - 1 piece
- Large back ruffle part – 1 piece
- Small back ruffle part – 1 piece
- Front facing – 1 piece
- Back facing – 1 piece
- FROM FUSIBLE INTERFACING: back facing, front facing.
Sewing Instructions
WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- Reinforce details with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch bust darts on the front. Press dart depths upwards.
- Stitch shoulder and side seams of the blouse. Press seams towards the back and serge.
- Make a loop closure, or use elastic cord.
- Stitch shoulder and side seams of facings. Press seams open. Serge the outer edge. Place facing right side down on the neckline, aligning edges. Clip the back neckline according to the mark. Stitch the neckline, inserting the loop closure. The slit is stitched 0.1-0.2 cm from the edge. Clip allowances, turn facing to the wrong side and press the neckline.
- Stitch the armhole in two steps: first the front armhole, then the back armhole.
- Stitch side seams of ruffles. Serge allowances. Serge lower edges with a narrow rolled hem. Place small ruffle on top of large ruffle, secure along the upper edge (side seams of ruffles should not match). Serge the upper edge. Place ruffle on the main garment right side down, lower edges pointing upwards.
- Topstitch the ruffle according to markings. At the armhole level, fold the upper ruffle down, topstitch the allowance to the lower ruffle.
- Press the bottom of the garment to the wrong side, fold and topstitch.
- Sew a button on the back.
TIP: The lower edge of the ruffles can be finished with bias binding.
