Elasticized Off-Shoulder Blouson Blouse

Elasticized Off-Shoulder Blouse

A women's pullover blouse of hip length, built from three horizontal parts at the front and back: a pleated upper part, a middle band and a lower part. Elastic runs along the wide neckline, over the seam under the middle band and through the edges of the short sleeves.

When To Wear

• In summer and on holiday, with shorts, jeans or a straight skirt.
• Worn on the shoulders or pulled down off the shoulders.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Gathered above and below a fitted band under the bust; the lower part falls loosely to the hip.

Length: Hip length.

Neckline: Wide, boat-shaped neckline formed by the front, back and the top edges of the sleeves; the edge is overlocked, turned under and topstitched, with elastic stitched on.

Sleeves: Short sleeves set into the lower part of the armhole only; the upper edge joins the neckline. Elastic is threaded through the lower edge.

Front: Upper front laid in pleats and joined to the middle front; the middle front joined to the lower front.

Back: Built the same way as the front, from upper, middle and lower parts.

Waist: Elastic stitched over the seam joining the middle and lower parts of the front and back.

Finishing: All seams overlocked; side seams pressed towards the back; hem overlocked, pressed under and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Straight horizontal seams, pleats on the upper parts and elastic stitched on or threaded through a channel; no fastenings, collar or facings.

Fabric Recommendations

Thin fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

• Elastic tape