Long Dolman Sleeve blouse with low cuffs

Name: Long Dolman Sleeve blouse with low cuffs
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4915
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4915

A women's hip-length button-front blouse with long sleeves cut in one with the body, a stand collar set between the blouse and the front facings so the neck opens into a V, a chest patch pocket and buttoned cuffs. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Long Dolman Sleeve blouse with low cuffs

When To Wear

At the office with trousers or a straight skirt, worn loose or under a sleeveless jacket.
In spring and autumn as a shirt-style top with jeans.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Loose and straight, with a dropped, soft shoulder line from the cut-on sleeves.

Length: Hip length.

Collar: Two-piece stand collar with shaped ends, stitched to the neckline and enclosed by the front facings and back neck facing, which turn the front edges into a V-neck below the stand.

Closure: Centre front button closure with six buttons; buttonholes on the right front, buttons on the left front.

Sleeves: Long dolman sleeves cut in one with the front and back, with no armhole seam. The side and underarm seam stops at a mark above the cuff, leaving a short opening topstitched 0.1 cm from the edge.

Cuffs: Narrow interfaced cuffs, each fastened with one button.

Pockets: One patch pocket on the left front, with a 2 cm hem at the top edge topstitched.

Back: One piece cut on the fold, with no centre back seam; back neckline faced.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. A stand collar sandwiched between the blouse and the facings, buttonholes on the front and cuffs, sleeve openings and cuffs attached with stitching in the ditch.

Fabric Recommendations

Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (cuffs, one stand collar piece, front facings, back neck facing)
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
- Stand Collar – 2 pieces
- Center Front Facing – 2 pieces
- Back Neckline Facing – 1 piece
- Pocket – 1 piece
From fusible interfacing:
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Stand Collar – 1 piece
- Center 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 Cuffs, one Stand Collar, the Center Front Facings and the Back Neckline Facing.
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 left Front according to the markings and topstitch.
Stitch the shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock. Stitch the side and underarm seams up to the mark on the sleeve, press allowances open and overlock. Topstitch along the edges of the sleeve opening below the mark, 0.1 cm from the edge.
Place the Stand Collar pieces right sides together and stitch along the outer contour. Clip allowances at curves, trim at corners. Turn the Stand Collar right side out and press. Stitch the Stand Collar to the garment's neckline.
Stitch the shoulder seams of the Center Front Facings and Back Neckline Facing, press allowances open. Overlock the outer edge. Place the facings right sides together onto the garment and stitch the front edges and neckline (the Stand Collar 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 each 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.