Open-Neck Blouse with Convertible Collar
This elegant sewing pattern crafts a semi-fitted open-neck blouse, distinguished by its convertible collar, 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 gently tapers at the waist, flaring slightly to a hip-length hem for a flattering shape.
Neckline & Collar: Designed with an open V-neckline featuring a stylish convertible collar that can be worn relaxed or slightly buttoned.
Closure: A classic button-front placket secured with seven buttons, creating a neat and functional finish.
Sleeves: Long, two-piece sleeves are crafted for a comfortable fit and subtly flare towards the cuff, adding a touch of elegance.
Back: Features a center back seam and vertical shaping seams for a tailored fit that follows the contours of the body.
Hem: A clean, straight hemline provides a polished finish to the garment.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires skills in constructing a convertible collar, 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
- Stable knitwear
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 7 buttons
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- FRONT PANEL, cut as one with lower COLLAR - 2 QTY
- BACK PANEL - 2 QTY
- FACING, cut as one with upper COLLAR - 2 QTY
- Front part of SLEEVE - 2 QTY
- Back part of SLEEVE - 2 QTY
- From FUSIBLE INTERFACING: FACING, cut as one with upper COLLAR.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse the FACING, cut as one with the upper COLLAR, with FUSIBLE INTERFACING.
- Stitch darts on the FRONT PANEL and BACK PANEL, stitch the center back seam.
- Stitch shoulder seams, make NOTCHES at the corners near the beginning of the COLLAR.
- With FRONT PANELS right sides together, stitch the COLLAR edge.
- Set the COLLAR into the neckline between the corners.
- Stitch the center edge of the COLLAR on the FACING. Finish the inner edge of each FACING up to the shoulder seam. Face the FRONT PANEL with the FACING.
- 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 into the seam of the lower COLLAR attachment. Secure the FACINGS at the shoulder seams.
- Stitch side seams.
- On the SLEEVES, stitch 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.
- On the right FRONT PANEL, overcast buttonholes, on the left, sew on buttons.
