Off-Shoulder Drawstring Flounce Sleeve Blouse
Introducing a women's blouse pattern designed with a soft, adjustable off-shoulder drawstring neckline, featuring raglan sleeves and dramatic double-tiered flounce cuffs.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for a variety of occasions, offering effortless style for:
- Casual Outings: Its relaxed yet elegant design makes it ideal for daytime wear and informal gatherings.
- Resort & Vacation Wear: The lightweight fabric and flowy sleeves are perfect for warmer climates and relaxed holiday styling.
- Semi-Formal Gatherings: Can be dressed up with appropriate bottoms for sophisticated social events or evening wear.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Semi-fitted through the bodice with vertical darts at the front and back for shaping, gracefully flowing to the hem.
Neckline: Adjustable drawstring neckline featuring a round shape with a central keyhole opening, allowing for a customizable fit.
Sleeves: Long raglan sleeves that expand into two voluminous tiers of gathered flounces at the cuffs.
Back: Shaped with vertical darts, mirroring the front for a cohesive and flattering fit.
Hem: Straight hemline designed to fall around the hip.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in dart construction, attaching multiple gathered flounces, creating a neckline casing, and working with potentially delicate fabrics.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight, drapey fabrics to achieve the intended flowing silhouette and delicate sleeve detail:
- Chiffon (natural silk)
- Chiffon (polyester)
Additional Supplies
No additional notions are required.
CUTTER'S MUST
- FRONT PANEL - 1 QTY
- BACK PANEL - 1 QTY
- SLEEVE - 2 QTY
- Large FLOUNCE - 2 QTY
- Small FLOUNCE – 2 QTY
Cut BIAS BINDING 5.0 cm wide.
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch vertical darts on the FRONT PANEL and BACK PANEL.
- Attach the small and large FLOUNCE to the bottom of the SLEEVE.
- Stitch the SLEEVE seams.
- Stitch the side seams.
- Set the SLEEVES into the armholes.
- Fold the TRIM STRIP for the shaped neckline in half lengthwise and press. Attach the folded TRIM STRIP to the edge of the shaped neckline, with the fold of the TRIM STRIP lying on the garment 0.75 cm wide. Trim SEAM ALLOWANCES to 0.5 cm. Turn the TRIM STRIP to the wrong side, topstitch the blouse along the shaped neckline.
- Fold and topstitch the neckline edge of the FRONT PANEL and BACK PANEL, leaving an opening for the cord.
- Prepare the cord and thread it through the neckline opening of the blouse.
- Fold and topstitch the bottom of the SLEEVE and the blouse.
