Blouson Blouse with Waistband
Introducing a versatile women's blouson blouse pattern, featuring a relaxed silhouette, wide sleeves, an elasticated hem for comfortable shaping, and a sophisticated tie-waistband.
When To Wear
This chic blouse is perfect for a range of occasions, offering effortless style for:
- Everyday Elegance: Pair with trousers or jeans for a sophisticated casual look.
- Office & Professional Settings: Style with a tailored skirt or smart trousers for a refined ensemble.
- Special Occasions: Dress up with a statement skirt and accessories for evening events or celebrations.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A relaxed, blouson fit through the body and sleeves, gathered at the waist with elastic for a comfortable, billowy shape.
Neckline: Classic round neckline, finished with a facing for a clean edge.
Sleeves: Wide, full-length sleeves with a dropped shoulder design, finished with a neat facing at the cuff.
Waist: Features an internal elasticated hem to create the blouson effect, complemented by a separate, wide tie-waistband for adjustable styling and definition.
Hem: The blouse body is finished with an elastic casing at the lower edge, creating a gathered blouson silhouette.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires skills in working with facings, creating an elastic casing, and constructing a tie-waistband.
Fabric Recommendations
For the best drape and blouson effect, choose lightweight fabrics with a soft hand:
- Thin natural or blended fibers
- Silks & Silk blends
- Viscose & Rayon
- Chiffon
- Lightweight Crepe
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 7 cm of elastic
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- BACK PANEL – 1 QTY
- FRONT PANEL – 1 QTY
- Waistband - 2 QTY
- SLEEVE FACING – 2 QTY
- BACK NECKLINE FACING – 1 QTY
- FRONT NECKLINE FACING – 1 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse FUSIBLE INTERFACING to the BACK and FRONT NECKLINE FACINGS and SLEEVE FACINGS.
- Stitch the upper edges of the SLEEVES. Press the upper SLEEVE seams towards the BACK PANEL and overcast.
- Stitch the side edges and lower SLEEVE edges in one continuous seam, placing the pieces right sides together.
- Stitch the shoulder edges of the neckline FACINGS. Press seams open. Place the right side of the FACINGS with the wrong side of the blouse and stitch the neckline. Clip the SEAM ALLOWANCE at curves, turn the FACING to the right side, fold under the lower SEAM ALLOWANCE, and topstitch the FACING to the blouson with a 0.1 cm seam.
- Stitch the edges of the SLEEVE FACINGS. Press seams open. Place the right side of the FACINGS with the wrong side of the SLEEVES and stitch the bottom of the SLEEVES. Clip the SEAM ALLOWANCE at curves, turn the FACINGS to the right side, fold under the lower SEAM ALLOWANCE, and topstitch the FACINGS to the SLEEVES with a 0.1 cm seam.
- Clip the lower edge of the blouse at the NOTCHES. Overcast the section between the marks. Fold the overcast edge to the wrong side and place elastic underneath it. Stretch the elastic and topstitch with a zigzag stitch, leaving 1 cm at each end.
- Place the waistband pieces right sides together and stitch along three sides: from the NOTCH to the side edge, the side edge, and the bottom edge. Turn the waistband right side out and press.
- Attach the outer waistband piece to the lower edge of the blouse, catching the end of the elastic in the seam. Fold under the raw SEAM ALLOWANCE and topstitch into the waistband attachment seam.
