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Batwing Blouse with Side-Tie Belt

Pattern #5280

This versatile cropped blouse pattern features dramatic draped batwing sleeves cut in one with the body, shoulder openings, and a waistband that ties at the side. This Minerva pattern is drafted to your own measurements, though a standard size can be chosen instead, making it suitable for elevated everyday wear, work settings, or evening events.

Tech. Description

Batwing Blouse with Side-Tie Belt

Discover a versatile women's cropped blouse pattern with dramatic draped batwing sleeves cut in one with the body, shoulder openings and a waistband that ties at the side.

When To Wear

This chic blouse offers effortless elegance suitable for a variety of occasions:

  • Casual Chic: Perfect for elevated everyday wear when paired with jeans or tailored trousers.
  • Work & Professional Settings: Its sophisticated drape and defined waist make it ideal for the office or business meetings.
  • Evening & Special Events: Dress it up with a skirt and accessories for dinners, parties, or cultural outings.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: A relaxed, flowing silhouette through the body and sleeves, gathered in at the waist by the tie waistband.

Neckline: A wide boat neckline, softly draped at the front by pleats, finished with a turned and topstitched edge.

Sleeves: Dramatic, wide batwing sleeves cut in one with the front and back, with an opening in the upper (shoulder) seam and a draped, pointed hemline.

Waist: A waistband with long ties that fasten at the side.

Length: Cropped, ending at the waist.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires confident sewing skills, including pleating the front, leaving an opening in the shoulder seam, and neat narrow hems on fine, fluid fabric.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose lightweight, draping fabrics to best highlight the flowing silhouette:

  • Fine silk, plain or printed
  • Viscose (rayon), plain or printed

Additional Supplies

No additional notions are required.

Cutter's Must

  • From main fabric:
    • Front – 1 piece
    • Back – 1 piece
    • Waistband – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

  1. Turn under and topstitch the neckline edge on the Front and on the Back.
  2. Fold the pleats on the Front.
  3. Stitch the upper (shoulder) seam of the sleeve from the neckline to the notch, leaving an opening in the seam.
  4. Stitch the rest of the upper sleeve seam from the lower notch down to the sleeve edge.
  5. Turn under and topstitch the sleeve hem.
  6. Overlock the lower (underarm) edge of the sleeve up to the notch, turn it under and topstitch. Clip the seam allowance at the notch.
  7. Overlock the lower and side edges of the Waistband, turn them under and topstitch.

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