Fitted Lace-Up Square Neck Blouse

Name: Fitted Lace-Up Square Neck Blouse
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5288
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5288

This remarkably tailored women's blouse pattern, drafted to your own measurements, is distinguished by its flattering princess seam construction and a captivating lace-up front. Its fitted bodice, gently flaring to a shaped hemline, makes it a versatile choice for casual gatherings, professional settings, or stylish date nights. You can also choose a standard size if preferred.

Tech. Description

Fitted Lace-Up Blouse

Unveiling a women's sewing pattern for a remarkably tailored blouse, distinguished by its flattering princess seam construction and a captivating lace-up front.

When To Wear

This stylish blouse is versatile for various settings, making it an excellent choice for:

Casual Chic Gatherings: Its unique lace-up design adds a fashionable touch to social events.
Work & Professional Settings: Paired with tailored trousers or skirts, it offers a sophisticated yet distinctive office look.
Date Nights & Evenings Out: The flattering silhouette and striking detail make it perfect for a stylish dinner or evening occasion.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted through the bodice with contouring princess seams from the armholes, finishing in a straight hemline.

Neckline: a wide, open square neckline at the front, finished with facings.

Closure: an edge-to-edge front laced through eyelets with a 0.5 cm wide tape; below the lacing the front edges part slightly.

Sleeves: Three-quarter length, set-in sleeves with a small vent at the hem.

Back: Contoured with princess seams for a polished, tailored finish; round back neckline.

Length: Finishes at hip level.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires precise seam matching for princess seams, proficient sleeve setting, application of facings, and accurate installation of eyelets.

Fabric Recommendations

Select fabrics with moderate stretch and good body for optimal shaping and comfort:

Elastic cotton fabrics
Knit fabrics from natural fibers (e.g., cotton knits, ponte)
Knit fabrics from artificial fibers (e.g., viscose knits, rayon blends)

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing
Tape, 0.5 cm wide (for the lacing)
Eyelets (for the lacing)

Cutter's Must

Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm.

From main fabric:
Center Front – 2 pieces
Side Front – 2 pieces
Center Back – 1 piece
Side Back – 2 pieces
Center Front Facing – 2 pieces
Back Neckline Facing – 1 piece
Sleeve – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing: Center Front Facing, Back Neckline Facing.

Tip: To keep the material stretchy in the areas of finished seams, stitch the cut pieces with a narrow zigzag or special stretchy stitch. To keep the bottom edge stretchy, the hem should be overlocked with an overlock stitch, and then stitched using a twin needle. The same applies to finishing other edges of the garment that should not lose elasticity. These recommendations do not apply to industrial production.

Sewing Instructions

Fuse interfacing to the Center Front Facings and the Back Neckline Facing.
Stitch the front princess seams (Center Front to Side Front).
Stitch the back princess seams (Center Back to Side Back).
Stitch the Back Neckline Facing to the Center Front Facings.
Overlock the outer edge of the joined facings.
Stitch the shoulder seams.
Stitch the side seams.
Stitch the joined facings to the front edges and the neckline, then turn the facings to the wrong side. Baste the edges and press. Tack the facings to the shoulder seams with a 1 cm bar tack.
Stitch the Sleeve seam up to the notch, leaving the vent open at the bottom. Fold the sleeve hem allowance to the right side and stitch across the vent edges. Turn the hem to the wrong side, press and topstitch.
Set in the Sleeves, easing the cap.
Turn the hem allowance of the blouse to the wrong side and topstitch along the edge.
Set the eyelets along the front edges and lace with the tape.

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