Flounce V-Neck Blouse with Flounced Long Sleeves
Introduce a chic women's blouse pattern featuring a cascading V-neck flounce and elegant long sleeves finished with complementary flounced cuffs.
When To Wear
This elegant blouse is suitable for a variety of occasions, from everyday sophistication to special events, making it an ideal choice for:
- Smart Casual Gatherings: The delicate flounces and flowing silhouette elevate a casual ensemble for lunches or daytime events.
- Office & Professional Settings: Paired with tailored trousers or a skirt, it offers a refined and feminine touch suitable for the workplace.
- Evening & Date Nights: Its romantic design and sophisticated drape make it perfect for dinner dates or semi-formal evening events.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A relaxed and flowing fit through the bodice, designed for comfortable elegance.
Neckline & Collar: A flattering V-neckline beautifully framed by a generous, cascading flounce that extends down the front placket.
Closure: Front button closure with five buttons, designed to be gracefully concealed by the expansive front flounce.
Sleeves: Long, set-in sleeves that culminate in wide, dramatic flounced cuffs, adding movement and visual interest.
Back: A clean and simple back panel maintains a smooth and uncluttered profile.
Hem: A straight hemline provides a balanced finish to the blouse.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in working with delicate fabrics, constructing and attaching flounces, setting in sleeves, and creating buttonholes.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight, drapey fabrics that will enhance the flow of the flounces:
- Chiffon (natural or synthetic fibers)
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 5 buttons
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- 1. FRONT PANEL - QTY 2
- 2. BACK PANEL - QTY 1
- 3. Front FACING - QTY 2
- 4. Back neckline FACING – QTY 1
- 5. Right FLOUNCE - QTY 1
- 6. Left FLOUNCE – QTY 1
- 7. SLEEVE - QTY 2
- 8. SLEEVE FLOUNCE – QTY 2
- FROM FUSIBLE INTERFACING: Front FACING, back neckline FACING.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse FUSIBLE INTERFACING to the Front FACING and back neckline FACING.
- Stitch the back neckline FACING to the Front FACING.
- Overlock the inner edge of the Front FACING with the back neckline FACING.
- Stitch shoulder seams.
- Stitch side seams.
- Stitch the left FRONT PANEL FLOUNCE to the right FRONT PANEL FLOUNCE.
- Overlock the outer edge of the FLOUNCE. Fold and topstitch.
- Baste the FLOUNCE to the edge of the FRONT PANEL and the back neckline. Stitch the edges and back neckline with the Front FACING and back neckline FACING. Turn the FACINGS out. Secure the FACINGS at the shoulder seams with a 1 cm tack.
- Overlock the outer edge of the SLEEVE FLOUNCE, fold and topstitch. Stitch the FLOUNCE to the lower edge of the SLEEVE.
- Stitch SLEEVE seams.
- Set in the SLEEVES, easing the cap.
- Fold and topstitch the hem of the garment.
- On the right FRONT PANEL, make buttonholes, and on the left FRONT PANEL, sew on buttons.
