Linen Blouse with Loops & Buttons
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a tailored linen blouse featuring a classic collar, elegant loop-and-button closure, and figure-flattering vertical shaping seams.
When To Wear
This versatile linen blouse is perfect for various settings, offering both comfort and sophistication:
- Casual Chic: Ideal for everyday wear, offering a polished yet relaxed look.
- Work & Office: A professional choice for business-casual environments, easily paired with trousers or skirts.
- Spring & Summer Outings: The breathable linen fabric makes it perfect for warmer weather events and gatherings.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A tailored, fitted silhouette achieved with vertical shaping seams on the front and back for a flattering fit.
Neckline & Collar: A classic pointed collar leading to a graceful V-neck opening.
Closure: Front closure featuring decorative loop fasteners and three buttons, creating a distinctive and elegant detail.
Sleeves: Long, set-in sleeves finished with simple, neat cuffs.
Back: Clean back design with vertical shaping seams for a streamlined and fitted appearance.
Hem: A subtle curved hemline designed to sit comfortably at the hip.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in fitting, constructing a classic collar, creating and attaching loop fasteners, and setting in sleeves.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose light to medium-weight woven fabrics with good drape and breathability:
- Linen fabrics
- Cotton fabrics (e.g., poplin, chambray)
- Blended fabrics (e.g., linen-cotton blends)
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing (for collar and front facings)
- 3 buttons
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- 1. FRONT PANEL - QTY 2
- 2. BACK PANEL - QTY 1
- 3. FACING - QTY 2
- 4. SLEEVE - QTY 2
- 5. COLLAR - QTY 2
- FROM FUSIBLE INTERFACING: FACING, upper COLLAR.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse FUSIBLE INTERFACING to the FACING and upper COLLAR.
- Stitch vertical darts on the FRONT PANEL and BACK PANEL.
- Stitch shoulder SEAM ALLOWANCES.
- Stitch side SEAM ALLOWANCES.
- Prepare loop closures and attach them to the edge of the FRONT PANEL opening.
- Finish the inner edge of each FACING. Attach the FACING to the FRONT PANEL.
- Stitch the lower COLLAR to the upper COLLAR, turn right side out, and press.
- Turn the FACING to the wrong side. Baste and press the edges. Attach the lower COLLAR to the neckline, turn under the open edge of the upper COLLAR, and topstitch into the lower COLLAR attachment SEAM ALLOWANCE. Secure the FACING to the shoulder SEAM ALLOWANCES with a 1 cm tack.
- Stitch the SLEEVE SEAM ALLOWANCES.
- Set in the SLEEVES, easing the cap.
- Finish the SEAM ALLOWANCES for the garment hem and SLEEVE hem, turn to the wrong side, and topstitch along the edge.
- Sew buttons onto the left FRONT PANEL.
