Halter Keyhole Blouson with Side Tie

Cutting Plan

• From main fabric:
  • Back – 1 piece
  • Front – 1 piece
  • Waistband – 2 pieces on fold
• From fusible interfacing:
  • Waistband – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

1. Fuse the waistband with fusible interfacing.
2. On the front, mark and cut out the keyhole.
3. Press the bias binding in half lengthwise and finish the edge of the keyhole.
4. Finish the neckline of the back and front with bias binding, forming a loop on the right side of the front.
5. Stitch the dart on the front. Press the dart upwards.
6. Finish the armhole edges with bias binding, forming a strap from the bias binding. Adjust the strap length during fitting.
7. Stitch the left side seam, leaving a slit in the seam for the waistband. Overlock the seam and press it open, pressing the slits.
8. Stitch the right side seam. Overlock and press the right side seam towards the back.
9. Finish the waistband: from the notch, finishing the ends of the waistband, and then along the lower edge. Turn the seam out and press.
10. Stitch a basting stitch (with loosely tensioned stitches) 0.5 cm from the edge along the bottom edge of the top. Gather slightly.
11. Attach the waistband with the outer side to the top. Press the seam towards the waistband. Press the open edge of the waistband down and topstitch into the seam.
12. Sew a button on the left side of the front.