Long Sleeve Off-Shoulder Drawstring Blouse
This women's sewing pattern creates a relaxed, off-shoulder blouse featuring a gathered neckline with a functional drawstring tie and flowing long sleeves.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for a relaxed yet chic look, suitable for:
- Casual Gatherings: Ideal for social events where comfort meets effortless style.
- Transitional Seasons: a lightweight option perfect for layering or warmer weather.
- Resort & Holiday Wear: Provides a breezy, elegant option for travel or vacation.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a relaxed, straight-cut blouse designed for comfort and a flowing drape.
Neckline: a wide, gathered off-shoulder neckline with a central slit at the front, featuring an adjustable drawstring tie for custom fit and styling.
Sleeves: Long, set-in sleeves with a relaxed fit and a subtle flare at the cuffs.
Hem: a straight bottom hem with discreet side slits for ease of movement.
Back: Clean and unadorned, maintaining the relaxed silhouette with gentle gathering at the neckline.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires precise execution of a faced neckline slit, casing for the drawstring, and accurate sleeve setting.
Fabric Recommendations
For the best drape and comfort, choose lightweight and flowing fabrics:
- Silk fabrics
- Crepe de chine, satin, or other fluid fabrics with a beautiful drape
Additional Supplies
No additional notions are required.
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Sleeve - qty 2
- Front – qty 1
- Back - qty 1
- Drawstring for neckline - qty 1
- Facing for slit – qty 1
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the sleeve edge. Overlock and press the seam.
- Mark the slit on the front and cut it. Fold the facing for the slit in half lengthwise and press. Stitch the folded facing to the slit, with the fold of the facing lying on the garment at a width of 0.75 cm. Trim the seam allowances to a width of 0.5 cm. Turn the facing to the wrong side, and topstitch the blouse along the slit.
- Overlock the side edges of the blouse. Stitch the side edges up to the notch for the slit and press open. Topstitch along the slit.
- Set the sleeves into the armholes and overlock the setting seam.
- Overlock: the upper edge of the sleeve, the neckline edge of the front and back. Fold to the wrong side, press the overlocked edges, and topstitch.
- Fold the drawstring for the neckline lengthwise and stitch 0.5-0.7 cm from the edge of the drawstring. Turn the drawstring right side out and press. Tuck in the short sides of the ties and hand stitch. Thread the drawstring through the neckline and tighten. The pattern piece for the drawstring is given with seam allowances.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the blouse and the bottom edge of the sleeve. Fold to the wrong side. Press and topstitch 0.5 cm from the edge.
