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#5474

Long Sleeve Off-Shoulder Drawstring Blouse

Pattern #5473

This Minerva sewing pattern creates a relaxed, off-shoulder blouse with a gathered neckline and a functional drawstring tie. Featuring flowing long sleeves and a straight hem with side slits, this versatile blouse is suitable for casual gatherings, transitional seasons, and resort wear. Make it to your own measurements in a lightweight, flowing fabric like silk or crepe de chine.

Tech. Description

Long Sleeve Off-Shoulder Drawstring Blouse

This women's sewing pattern creates a relaxed, off-shoulder blouse featuring a gathered neckline with a fabric drawstring tie, a short front neckline slit 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, relaxed sleeves without cuffs; their upper edges form part of the gathered drawstring neckline.

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 (e.g. silk crepe de chine, silk satin or other fluid silks)

Additional Supplies

No additional notions are required.

Cutter's Must

  • From main fabric:
  • Sleeve – 2 pieces
  • Front – 1 piece
  • Back – 1 piece
  • Neckline Cord – 1 piece
  • Slit Facing – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

  1. Stitch the sleeve seam. Overlock and press the seam.
  2. Mark the neckline slit on the Front and cut it. Fold the Slit Facing in half lengthwise and press. Stitch the folded Slit 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.
  3. Overlock the side edges of the blouse. Stitch the side seams down to the side slit notch and press open. Topstitch along the side slits.
  4. Set the sleeves into the armholes and overlock the setting seam.
  5. Overlock the upper edges of the sleeves and the neckline edges of the front and back. Fold them to the wrong side, press and topstitch to form the drawstring casing.
  6. Fold the Neckline Cord lengthwise and stitch 0.5–0.7 cm from the edge. Turn the cord right side out and press. Tuck in the short sides of the ties and hand stitch. Thread the cord through the neckline casing and draw it up. The Neckline Cord pattern piece includes seam allowances.
  7. 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.

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