Wrap Blouse with Flared Sleeves & Tie Waist
A captivating wrap blouse distinguished by its gracefully flared short sleeves, a small stand collar and a flattering tie-waist closure, offering sophisticated comfort.
When To Wear
This elegant wrap blouse is a versatile choice, perfect for:
- Professional Chic: Elevate office attire with its polished yet comfortable design.
- Casual Elegance: Ideal for brunches, day events, or relaxed social gatherings, offering effortless sophistication.
- Evening Gatherings: Pair with tailored trousers or a skirt for a refined and stylish evening look.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a fitted, feminine wrap silhouette shaped with darts and designed to define the waist.
Neckline: a V-neckline formed by the overlapping fronts, with a small stand collar running from the front neckline around the back neck.
Closure: a true wrap front with cut-on facings, secured with ties sewn into the front edges; one tie passes through an opening in the right side seam and both tie at the waist.
Sleeves: Short, flared sleeves, slightly gathered at the cap, that provide an elegant drape and comfortable movement.
Waist: Defined by the wrap ties, allowing for adjustable cinching and a flattering fit.
Back: a center back seam and darts for refined shaping.
Hem: a straight hem, designed to fall at the hip length.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires confident sewing skills, including dart construction, precise wrap front and collar assembly, and accurate tie application.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight fabrics with good drape to enhance the garment's flowing silhouette:
- Thin silk fabrics
- Viscose fabrics
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Front – 2 pieces
- Back – 2 pieces
- Stand Collar – 2 pieces
- Waistband (tie) – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Stand Collar – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the outer Stand Collar.
- Mark and stitch the bust dart on the Front and press it upwards. Stitch the wrap dart along the marked lines and press it downwards.
- Stitch the darts on the Back and press them towards the center seam. Stitch the center back seam. Overlock the seam and press.
- Overlock the side edges of the blouse. Stitch the side seams and press them open, leaving an opening in the right side seam for the tie. Topstitch 0.1 cm around the opening. Stitch the shoulder seams, overlock and press them towards the back.
- Place the Stand Collar pieces right sides together and stitch. Trim the seam allowances and turn the collar right side out. On the inner Stand Collar, clip the seam allowance at the marks matching the shoulder seams. Press the collar.
- Clip the Front from the shoulder seam to the mark. Overlock that part of the shoulder seam and the bias edge of the cut-on facing. Stitch the collar to the neckline: along the fronts, the outer and inner collar are stitched on together; along the back, only the outer collar. The seam allowance along the fronts is 0.2–0.3 cm. Fold the facing to the right side and stitch it to the collar and the shoulder seam. Turn the facing to the wrong side. Turn under the free seam allowance of the inner collar and topstitch it into the outer collar attachment seam.
- Fold each Waistband (tie) in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch along 3 sides: the two long sides and one short side. Turn right side out and press.
- Fold the facing to the right side, insert the tie between the facing and the Front, and stitch through all layers in one seam. Overlock the seam and turn the facing to the wrong side. Turn under the open edge of the facing from the tie down to the hem and topstitch.
- Stitch and overlock the Sleeve seams and press. Between the notches, sew a line of long, loose stitches and gather the sleeve cap. Set the Sleeves into the armholes. Overlock the seam and press it towards the front.
- Overlock the lower edge of the garment, press it to the wrong side and topstitch.
