Long Dolman Sleeve blouse with low cuffs
Introducing a versatile women's blouse pattern featuring graceful dolman sleeves, a stand collar with a V-neck opening, and a full button-front placket for a relaxed yet polished silhouette.
When To Wear:
- Casual Chic: Perfect for everyday wear, easily dressed up or down with various bottoms.
- Work & Office: Provides a professional yet comfortable option for the workplace.
- Weekend Style: A relaxed fit ideal for weekend outings or gatherings.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Relaxed, flowy, and semi-fitted through the body with a comfortable drape.
Neckline / Collar: Features a stand collar that opens into a flattering V-neckline.
Closure: Full front button placket with visible buttons extending from the neckline to the hem.
Sleeves: Long dolman sleeves offer a comfortable, relaxed fit, tapering to buttoned cuffs.
Cuffs: Low cuffs are finished with button closures at the wrist.
Pockets: A single patch pocket is placed on the left chest.
Back: A clean, unadorned back ensures a smooth and uninterrupted finish.
Hem: The blouse features a gently curved hemline, designed to sit at hip length.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves techniques such as constructing a stand collar, attaching buttoned cuffs, and precise button placket & patch pocket application.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose light to medium-weight fabrics with good drape for best results:
- Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 8 buttons
Fabric & Materials
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: Blouse fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing; 8 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: all seams 1 cm. Pocket top edge allowance – 2 cm. Hem allowance – 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 parts).
- From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Front - 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Collar stand – 2 pieces
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Pocket – 1 piece
- FROM FUSIBLE INTERFACING:
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Collar stand – 1 piece
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Overlock the top allowance of the pocket, press it to the wrong side, and topstitch. Press the side and bottom allowances of the pocket to the wrong side. Place the pocket on the front according to the markings and topstitch.
- Stitch the shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock. Stitch the side seams up to the mark on the sleeve, press allowances open and overlock. Stitch a reinforcing seam along the slit 0.1 cm from the edge.
- Fold the collar stand pieces right sides together and stitch along the outer contour. Clip allowances at curves, trim at corners. Turn the collar stand right side out and press. Attach the collar stand to the garment's neckline.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the front facings and back neckline facing, press allowances open. Overlock the outer edge. Place the front facings with the back neckline facing right sides together onto the garment and stitch the front edges and neckline (the collar stand is positioned between the main garment and the facing). Clip allowances, turn the facings to the wrong side and press. Secure the facing to the shoulder seams.
- Fold the cuff in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch the side seams. Turn the piece right side out, press. Attach the outer side of the cuff to the sleeve, fold the allowance of the inner side of the cuff inwards and topstitch into the seam of the outer cuff attachment.
- On the right front, make buttonholes; sew buttons on the left front. Make buttonholes and sew buttons on the cuffs.
