Tie Front Blouse with Flared Sleeves
Introducing a chic women's blouse pattern featuring a unique tie-front closure, flowing silhouette, and elegantly flared sleeves.
When To Wear:
This stylish blouse is perfect for warmer weather and relaxed settings, making it an excellent choice for:
- Casual Gatherings: Ideal for brunches, garden parties, or relaxed social events.
- Resort & Vacation Wear: A breathable and chic option for travel and sunny destinations.
- Everyday Elegance: Elevates casual ensembles for a comfortable yet polished daily look.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A relaxed, flowing silhouette that drapes gracefully over the body.
Neckline & Closure: Features a V-neckline created by the unique tie-front closure, allowing for adjustable fit and styling.
Sleeves: Long, elegantly flared sleeves that add a touch of drama and movement.
Hem: Cropped length, designed to sit at or just above the hip for a contemporary look.
Back: A clean, unadorned back panel maintains the garment's fluid lines.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in handling delicate fabrics, easing sleeves, and precise construction of a double-layer tie-front and faced edges.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight fabrics with good drape to best showcase the flowing silhouette:
- Thin fabrics made from natural fibers (e.g., cotton lawn, voile)
- Thin fabrics made from blended fibers (e.g., rayon challis, linen blends)
- Chiffon
Additional Supplies
No additional notions are required.
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- BACK PANEL – 2 QTY
- FRONT PANEL – 4 QTY
- Lower BACK PANEL – 1 QTY
- Lower FRONT PANEL – 2 QTY
- SLEEVE – 2 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch darts on FRONT PANEL and BACK PANEL pieces. Press darts towards the center of the pieces.
- Stitch side seams on the lower parts of the blouse. Press seams towards the BACK PANEL and overlock.
- Overlock the center edges of the lower FRONT PANEL, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
- Stitch shoulder and side seams of the outer blouse. Stitch shoulder and side seams of the inner blouse. Press seams open and overlock.
- Place the outer and inner blouses right sides together, insert the lower part of the blouse along the bottom edge, and stitch all around the back neckline, front panels, ties, and bottom edges. The lower part should lie on the blouse. Clip curves, turn the blouse right side out through the armhole, and press.
- Stitch and overlock the SLEEVE edge. Press the SLEEVE seam towards the BACK PANEL.
- Set in the SLEEVES, easing the cap. Overlock the seam.
- Finish the bottom of the garment and SLEEVES with a narrow rolled hem.
