Gathered Drawstring Bell Sleeve Blouse

Name: Gathered Drawstring Bell Sleeve Blouse
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5278
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5278

This captivating off-shoulder blouse pattern is drafted to your own measurements (or standard size). It features a gracefully gathered neckline, a defined waistband, and romantic ruffled bell sleeves. Choose lightweight silk or viscose fabrics with a fluid drape to create stylish, free-spirited ensembles or an elegant, feminine touch for romantic evenings.

Tech. Description

Gathered Off-Shoulder Blouse

Introduce a captivating off-shoulder blouse pattern, featuring a gracefully gathered neckline, a defined waistband, and romantic ruffled bell sleeves.

When To Wear:

Bohemian Chic: Perfect for creating effortlessly stylish, free-spirited ensembles.
Romantic Evenings: Ideal for dinner dates or social gatherings with an elegant, feminine touch.
Resort & Vacation Wear: Lightweight and airy, suitable for warm weather and leisurely settings.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a relaxed, gathered bodice cinched at the waist by a wide band, flowing into a gently flaring hem.

Neckline: An elasticized or drawstring-gathered off-shoulder neckline, creating soft ruffles and featuring a decorative tie at the front center.

Sleeves: Long, voluminous sleeves with multiple gathered sections, cinched above the elbow, and finishing in dramatic, pointed bell cuffs.

Waist: a broad, flat waistband provides structure and definition to the bodice.

Hem: a subtly curved hemline offers a soft finish to the lower edge of the blouse.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires skills in gathering, creating elastic/drawstring casings, attaching facings, and assembling multi-component sleeves.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose lightweight fabrics with a fluid drape to enhance the blouse's gathers and flow:

Silk
Viscose

Additional Supplies

Lace trim, 3-4 cm wide

Cutter's Must

Front Upper - 2 pieces
Front Lower – 1 piece
Back Upper - 1 piece
Back Lower – 1 piece
Sleeve - 2 pieces
Sleeve Insert – 2 pieces
Large Flounce - 2 pieces
Front Neckline Facing – 2 pieces
Back Neckline Facing – 1 piece
Sleeve Facing – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

Stitch the center seam of the Front Upper up to the notch.
Gather the Front Upper.
Gather the Back Upper.
Attach the trim strip to the Front Upper.
Stitch the upper and lower parts of the Front.
Attach the trim strip to the Back Upper.
Stitch the upper and lower parts of the Back.
Stitch the side seams.
Attach the trim strip to the Sleeve.
Gather the Sleeve Insert.
Stitch the Sleeve Insert to the Sleeve.
Attach the trim strip to the lower edge of the Sleeve Insert.
Stitch the Sleeve seams.
Serge, fold under, and topstitch the bottom of the flounce.
Stitch the side seam of the triangular flounce. Attach the flounce to the trim strip on the sleeves.
Set the sleeves into the armholes.
Stitch the Back Neckline Facing to the Front Neckline Facings and Sleeve Facings.
Serge the facings.
Face the neckline of the Front, Back, and upper Sleeve parts with the facings.
Topstitch the Front, Back, and Sleeve neckline facings, leaving an opening for the cord.
Prepare the cord and thread it through the blouse neckline opening.
Fold under and topstitch the bottom of the blouse.

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