Open-Neck Blouse with Cut-On Collar
This elegant sewing pattern crafts a semi-fitted open-neck blouse, distinguished by its open collar cut in one with the front, dart-shaped silhouette, and button-front closure.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for a range of occasions, offering both comfort and polish:
- Work & Professional Settings: Ideal for a refined office look or business casual attire.
- Smart Casual Gatherings: Perfect for brunches, lunches, or sophisticated daytime events.
- Seasonal Layering: a chic option for wearing under blazers, cardigans, or light jackets during transitional weather.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a semi-fitted silhouette shaped with darts on the front and back, ending at hip length.
Neckline & Collar: Open V-neckline with a notched collar: the under collar is cut in one with the front and the upper collar in one with the front facing.
Closure: a faced button-front closure with seven buttons.
Sleeves: Long two-piece sleeves with front and elbow seams and a topstitched hem.
Back: Features a center back seam and vertical darts for a tailored fit that follows the contours of the body.
Hem: a clean, straight hemline finished with edge topstitching.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires skills in constructing a cut-on collar with facings, setting two-piece sleeves, and creating buttonholes.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight fabrics with a good drape to best highlight the blouse's design:
- Lightweight linen fabrics
- Cotton fabrics
- Silk fabrics
- Viscose fabrics
- Knit fabrics
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 7 buttons
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Front (cut in one with the under collar) – 2 pieces
- Back – 2 pieces
- Center Front Facing (cut in one with the upper collar) – 2 pieces
- Front Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Back Sleeve – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing: Center Front Facing – 2 pieces.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the Center Front Facings (cut in one with the upper collar).
- Stitch the darts on the Fronts and Backs, stitch the center back seam.
- Stitch the shoulder seams, clipping into the corners where the collar begins.
- Place the Fronts right sides together and stitch the center back seam of the under collar.
- Stitch the under collar to the back neckline between the corners.
- Stitch the center back seam of the upper collar on the Center Front Facings. Overlock the inner edge of each facing up to the shoulder edge. Stitch the facings to the Fronts and around the collar.
- Clip the seam allowance of each facing at the corner up to the seam line. Turn the collar right side out, turn the facings to the wrong side. Baste the edges and press. Turn under the open edge of the upper collar and topstitch it into the under collar attachment seam. Secure the facings at the shoulder seams.
- Stitch side seams.
- Stitch the Front Sleeve to the Back Sleeve along the front and elbow seams.
- Set in the sleeves, easing the cap.
- Turn under the seam allowances for the hem of the garment and sleeve hem to the wrong side and topstitch along the edge.
- Make buttonholes on the right front and sew buttons on the left front.
